GATE CSE 2024 Session 2 Q28: Where IPv4 fragmentation and reassembly happen
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Which of the following statements about IPv4 fragmentation is/are TRUE?
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Answer: B, C (official GATE 2024 final answer key)
Concept used: IPv4 allows in-network fragmentation by routers; fragments may take different paths, so only the destination reassembles.
First step: Contrast IPv4 with IPv6, where only the source fragments.
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Source: official GATE 2024 Session 2 CS question paper and final answer key, organised by IISc Bangalore. Question paper · Answer key
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