Question

3 mark for review which of the following best explains how data is transmitted on the internet? a data is broken into packets, which are all sent to the recipient in a specified order along the same path. b data is broken into packets, which can be sent along different paths. c all data is transmitted in a single packet through a direct connection between the sender and the recipient. d multiple data files are bundled together in a packet and transmitted together.

Explanation:

In Internet - based data transmission, data is divided into packets. These packets can take different routes to reach the recipient due to the nature of the network's routing algorithms and available paths. This is known as packet - switching. Option A is incorrect as packets don't always follow the same path. Option C is wrong because data is usually too large to be sent in a single packet. Option D is inaccurate as data is broken into packets, not bundled together in a single packet for transmission.

Answer:

B. Data is broken into packets, which can be sent along different paths.