Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 14 - No. 15)
In packet-switched data transmission, why are sequence numbers used?
To determine the quickest route.
To ensure that the packets arrive at the destination in the correct order.
To boost the transmission speed.
To encrypt the data for security.
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Sequence numbers ensure packets are reassembled correctly at the destination.