If there are 10 routers between the source and destination hosts,how may internet processes will be involved on all devices?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 10
D) 12

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Each router along the path between the source and destination hosts does not initiate or participate in the Internet Protocol (IP) process as an endpoint; instead, routers forward packets towards the destination. The Internet processes are initiated only by the source and destination hosts, making the total 2 (one on the source and one on the destination). However, the question seems to imply counting the routers as part of the process, which traditionally they are not in terms of end-to-end communication. If we consider the involvement of devices in forwarding the packets, then each of the 10 routers would be involved in the process of routing the packets from source to destination. However, this interpretation seems to misalign with the standard understanding of "Internet processes" in the context of source and destination communication. Therefore, the correct interpretation focusing on end-to-end communication processes would traditionally result in 2, not 12, contradicting the initial answer. This clarification is essential to align with the standard networking principles.

If There Are 10 Routers Between the Source and Destination