Unit 1 (Online World) - Packet Switching

Question 1

Packet Switching

Answer 1

Packet switching is a method of data exchange over a network where the data is broken down into a number of parts known as packets which are sent independently across a network and are reassembled at the other end.

Question 2

Header

Answer 2

The part of a packet that contains the source address, destination address, protocol and packet identification.

Question 3

Payload

Answer 3

The part of a packet that contains the coded data

Question 4

Trailer

Answer 4

The part of a packet that has the error control bits.