Packet loss

What is packet loss in the context of internet connectivity?

• When a router intentionally blocks data packets from reaching their destination.

• When data packets are lost or dropped by a router due to network congestion or other issues.

• When an email message is too large to be sent through the internet.

• When a user's internet connection is completely disconnected.

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How does packet loss typically affect email delivery?

• Email messages are immediately deleted and never reach the recipient.

• Email messages are delivered instantly without any delay.

• Routers will eventually retransmit lost packets, causing some latency but the email will likely be delivered.

• Email attachments are always corrupted due to packet loss.

Which of the following applications is most noticeably affected by packet loss?

• Sending a text-based email.

• Downloading a small document.

• Watching a Netflix video or being on a VoIP call.

• Browsing static web pages.

How can SD-WAN help address packet loss?

• By encrypting all data packets to prevent loss.

• By increasing the overall bandwidth of a single internet connection.

• By utilizing multiple connections and rerouting traffic through a healthy link if one experiences packet loss.

• By compressing data packets to make them smaller and less likely to be lost.