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What is the main purpose of packet switching on the Internet?.
- A.To divide data into packets that can be routed across networks
- B.To give every device the same IP address
- C.To replace routers with domain name servers
- D.To convert every domain name directly into a URL
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- Data is divided into packets so that the packets can be routed across interconnected networks.
Explanation
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Packet switching allows data to be split into packets. Each packet can be routed across the Internet, potentially using different paths, before the data is delivered.
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