Practice Objective and Scope of Flow Control - 4.4.1.1 | Module 4: The Transport Layer | Computer Network
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4.4.1.1 - Objective and Scope of Flow Control

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary goal of flow control in TCP?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the interaction between sender and receiver.

Question 2

Easy

Define the term 'Advertised Receive Window' (Rwnd).

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider it as a signal for the sender regarding what the receiver can handle.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of flow control in TCP?

  • To increase data transmission speed.
  • To prevent the sender from overwhelming the receiver's buffer.
  • To manage network routing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the relationship between sender and receiver.

Question 2

True or False: The Advertised Receive Window indicates how much data the receiver can accept at any time.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what this term represents.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

In a practical scenario, explain how TCP's dynamic adjustment strategy demonstrates efficiency when Rwnd changes frequently. Discuss its impact on the overall communication session.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the interplay between sender and receiver.

Question 2

Discuss consequences of having a poorly implemented flow control in a high-speed network environment. Support your answer with real-world examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider bandwidth dynamics and user experience.

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