In the ____ path-selection approach,the destination and sequence number of a packet are added to the information uniquely identifying the message to which the packet belongs;each packet is then handled independently and a route is selected as each packet is accepted into the network.
A) physical circuit
B) datagram
C) telegram
D) virtual circuit

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This describes the Datagram approach, where each packet is handled independently and a route is selected for each packet. In contrast, the Virtual Circuit approach establishes a pre-determined path before the data is transmitted. The Physical Circuit approach is not relevant to packet routing, as it refers to an actual physical connection between two devices. The Telegram approach is not a commonly used term in networking.

In the ____ Path-Selection Approach,the Destination and Sequence Number of a Packet