Correct Answer:
A. Point-to-point connection
A point-to-point connection establishes a dedicated, direct communication link between two specific endpoints or nodes in a network. This means data travels exclusively from one host to one destination, ensuring a single, private channel. This contrasts with other connection types:
- A Broadcast connection sends data from one source to all devices within a network segment.
- A Multicast connection sends data from one source to a specific group of multiple devices, but not all.
Since the question specifies a "single link between the host and the destination," only a point-to-point connection fits this description, making it the accurate choice.