engineering computer science MCQ #571

What is the purpose of the Time-To-Live (TTL) field in the IP header?

engineering computer science MCQ #571

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) To prevent packets from looping indefinitely
    • B) To guarantee delivery
    • C) To prioritize packets
    • D) To detect packet corruption

    Answer: To prevent packets from looping indefinitely

    Explanation: The TTL field is used to limit the lifetime of a packet, preventing it from looping indefinitely in the network.