The process of slicing digital messages into parcels, sending them along different communication paths as they become available, and reassembling them at the destination point is called:
A) routing.
B) the Transmission Control Protocol.
C) packet switching.
D) the File Transfer Protocol.

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Packet switching is the process where digital messages are divided into small units called packets and sent to the destination through different communication paths. The packets are reassembled at the destination to form the original message. This method is used in the internet to transmit data efficiently. Routing is a part of packet switching where the path for the packets is determined. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) are protocols used in communication systems, but they do not involve packet switching.

The Process of Slicing Digital Messages into Parcels, Sending Them