If a communication network is modeled as a graph, which consequence follows if 'k-connectivity' increases?

💡 Explanation

Increased k-connectivity implies that there are 'k' independent paths between any two nodes, because this redundancy ensures communication can continue despite failures. Therefore, the network becomes more fault-tolerant, rather than becoming more prone to isolation or decreasing path diversity.

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