What is the primary benefit of the “time-to-live” field in the IP header?

A.
To improve buffer utilization

B.
To reduce the impact of routing loops

C.
To allow calculation of round-trip delays

D.
To remind us that all earthly joys are fleeting

E.
To avoid delivery of packets that are no longer useful

Explanation:
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