Question

Which of the following is false with respect to the datagram networks?

(a) Number of flows of packets are not limited

(b) Packets may not be in order at the destination

(c) Path is not reserved

(d) Delay is the same for all packets in a flow

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Origin of the question is Datagram Networks in section Network Layer of Computer Network

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) Delay is the same for all packets in a flow

The best I can explain: The delay of each packet in a datagram network is different as each packet might take a different route to the destination. This happens because there is no pre-decided route for the packets.