engineering computer science MCQ #334

What is the purpose of the TTL (Time To Live) field in an IP packet?

engineering computer science MCQ #334

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of the TTL (Time To Live) field in an IP packet?

    • A) To prevent packet looping
    • B) To ensure packet delivery
    • C) To manage network congestion
    • D) To provide network security

    Answer: To prevent packet looping

    Explanation: The TTL field prevents packet looping by limiting the number of hops a packet can take.