What is the role of routing on data networks?
- to determine the best paths for packets through the network
- to provide a physical channel for packets to travel through the network
- to ensure availability of services and resources on the network
- to provide an architecture for data exchange
Explanation: On a network, packets must travel between source and destination along one of many paths. Routing is used on the network to calculate which path is the best path for packets to take.
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