Question

Datagram networks mainly refers to _________

(a) Connection oriented networks

(b) Connection less networks

(c) Telephone networks

(d) Internetwork

This question was addressed to me in exam.

This interesting question is from Datagram Networks in division Network Layer of Computer Network

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Connection less networks

To explain I would say: The switch does not keep the information about the connection state, hence it is connection less. There is no need for establishing a handshake to begin the transmission in such networks.