engineering computer science MCQ #584

What is the purpose of the TTL field in an IP packet?

engineering computer science MCQ #584

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of the TTL field in an IP packet?

    • A) To ensure packet delivery
    • B) To prevent packet looping
    • C) To prioritize packets
    • D) To authenticate packets

    Answer: To prevent packet looping

    Explanation: TTL (Time To Live) limits the number of hops a packet can take, preventing infinite loops.