Each time a packet is copied,a counter associated with the packet increases by one.This counter is called the ____.
A) hop limit
B) time to live
C) TTL count
D) hop count

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The counter associated with the packet that increases with each copy is called the hop count. The hop count is used in routing algorithms to determine the best path for the packet to reach its destination. This is different from the hop limit or time to live, which determines the maximum number of hops a packet can take before being discarded. The TTL count is another term used to refer to the time to live. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Each Time a Packet Is Copied,a Counter Associated with the Packet