In a network, which factor determines the selection of the best path for data packet traversal?
Bandwidth
Diverting traffic
Metric
The metric is a standardized value used by routing protocols to determine the shortest or most efficient path to route a packet across multiple network segments. Metrics are important as they help dynamic routing protocols like OSPF or BGP decide the best path. They could take into account various factors like bandwidth, delay, hop count, or cost. For instance, OSPF uses a cost based on bandwidth, while distance vector protocols like RIP use a hop count metric. While the bandwidth and diverting traffic responses might seem plausible, they are not the standardized measures used in route selection algorithms, especially in dynamic routing scenarios.
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