Practice IP Forwarding (Routing Table Lookup): Guiding Packets Across Networks - 3.5 | Module 5: The IP Layer | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define forwarding in networking terms.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how packets move through routers.

Question 2

Easy

What does TTL stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what it means in terms of data packet lifespan.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main function of IP forwarding?

  • To build routing tables
  • To determine the next hop for packets
  • To send emails

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when a packet arrives at a router.

Question 2

True or False: Routing is a per-packet action.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the difference between action types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Outline a detailed scenario describing how a router processes an IP packet starting from the moment it receives the packet until it is forwarded to the next hop. Include roles of specific fields and values.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the operational steps and the role of different fields in the packet.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of TTL value when a packet is processed by multiple routers. What happens if the TTL reaches zero?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of TTL in network traffic management.

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