This diagram shows a number of computing devices connected to the Internet with each line representing a direct connection. What is the MINIMUM number of paths that would need to be broken to prevent Computing Device A from connecting with Computing Device E?

Question

This diagram shows a number of computing devices connected to the Internet with each line representing a direct connection.   What is the MINIMUM number of paths that would need to be broken to prevent Computing Device A from connecting with Computing Device E?
 A.   1
 B.   2
 C.   3
 D.   4

GPT-4o mini · Answer

To determine the minimum number of paths that need to be broken to prevent Computing Device A from connecting with Computing Device E, we need to analyze the network of connections between the devices.

Without the specific diagram, generally speaking, the solution involves identifying all the unique routes or paths connecting A and E, and then finding the minimum number of direct connections (edges) that must be removed to sever all connections between A and E.

If you can provide the details or a description of the connections between the devices, I can perform the specific analysis to find the answer to your question. Otherwise, the answer will depend on the specific topology of the network represented in your diagram.