ISP exchanges internet traffic between their networks by ______.
2019
ISP exchanges internet traffic between their networks by ______.
- A.
Internet exchange point
- B.
Subscriber end point
- C.
ISP end point
- D.
Gateway
- E.
None of these
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Correct answer: A
ISPs exchange internet traffic between their networks using a specific infrastructure known as an Internet Exchange Point (IXP).
An IXP is a physical facility where multiple networks interconnect to exchange traffic directly, reducing latency and costs.
This distinguishes it from subscriber endpoints or general gateways, which serve different functions in the network architecture.