IP is ________.
A) reliable
B) unreliable
C) semi-reliable
D) unreliable or reliable depending on the situation

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IP (Internet Protocol) is generally considered to be an unreliable protocol. This is because it does not guarantee delivery of packets and does not provide any congestion control mechanisms. However, higher-level protocols (such as TCP) can be used to build reliability on top of IP by retransmitting lost or corrupted packets, acknowledging receipt of packets, and managing the flow of data to prevent congestion.

IP Is ________