Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 11 - No. 16)
In packet switching, the 'hop number' indicates what?
The size of the data packet in bytes.
The number of routers a packet has already passed through.
The total time taken for the packet's journey.
The destination's IP address.
Explication
The hop number indicates the number of routers the packet has visited.