Where are starting points for tracing set?

Starting points for tracing in a utility network are set on features within the network. This means that any location that represents an important characteristic of the network, such as nodes, junctions, or any other linked infrastructure, can serve as a starting point for tracing operations.

Choosing features within the network ensures that the tracing process can accurately represent the connectivity and flow within the utility system. This approach allows for a more precise analysis, as the tracing can follow the defined paths of the network from those starting points, reflecting the actual behaviors and structures present in the system.

The other options do not adequately reflect where effective tracing can begin. For example, while subnetwork controllers play a role in managing connections within a utility network, they are not the exclusive starting points. Randomly selecting points across the map disregards the structured connectivity of the utility network, which would lead to inaccurate results. Lastly, limiting the tracing to endpoints of lines would ignore the potential at junctions or other network features that can provide valuable information for analysis.