Which traces do not consider subnetwork definitions?

The correct answer focuses on connected and shortest path traces, as these specific types of traces do not consider subnetwork definitions within a utility network.

Connected traces are primarily used to determine whether two features in the network are connected based on the physical connectivity of the network elements. They identify paths from the start feature to all reachable features, analyzing how they are linked through direct connections. Because of this focus on physical connectivity, subnetworks—defined groups of features that can operate independently but are still part of a larger network—do not come into play.

Similarly, shortest path traces aim to find the most efficient route between two points in terms of cost, distance, or time. This type of tracing looks for the optimal connection based on predefined pathways without considering whether the features belong to separate subnetworks. The determination of the shortest path relies on direct connections and attributes of the network elements themselves rather than their classification within specific subnetworks.

Understanding these concepts highlights the nature of utility network analysis, where different trace types serve specific purposes depending on their objectives, either focusing on direct connections or optimizing pathways without acknowledging the complexity of subnetworks.