H12-821_V1.0 · Question #815
Packet loss only occurs at the sending end of the message.
The correct answer is B. FALSE. B is correct because packet loss can occur at any point along a network path - not just at the sender. Common causes include congestion at intermediate routers (which drop packets when buffers overflow), faulty or overloaded network links in the middle of the path, and even…
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- ATRUE
- BFALSE
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(28 responses)- A25% (7)
- B75% (21)
Explanation
B is correct because packet loss can occur at any point along a network path - not just at the sender. Common causes include congestion at intermediate routers (which drop packets when buffers overflow), faulty or overloaded network links in the middle of the path, and even issues at the receiving end.
Why A is wrong: Restricting packet loss to only the sending end ignores the reality of how networks work. Routers and switches throughout the network actively discard packets when they cannot forward them fast enough, making intermediate nodes the most common location for packet loss.
Memory tip: Think of packet loss like losing luggage during a flight - your suitcase can go missing at the departure airport (sender), during a layover (intermediate router), or at the arrival airport (receiver). It's never just one end's problem.
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