Practice Reliable Transmission Over an Unreliable Network - 4.2 | Module 4: The Transport Layer | Computer Network
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4.2 - Reliable Transmission Over an Unreliable Network

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of sequence numbers in TCP?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how data integrity is maintained.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the function of acknowledgments in TCP.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the sender knows if data was received.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does TCP stand for?

  • Transmission Control Protocol
  • Transfer Control Protocol
  • Transport Communication Protocol

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the term that includes 'Transmission'.

Question 2

Is the Stop-and-Wait protocol efficient for high-latency networks?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens during long waiting times.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Stop-and-Wait protocol in a detailed response considering bandwidth utilization and delay.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both round-trip time and the limits on data being sent.

Question 2

Given a scenario with a network with high bandwidth but high packet loss due to congestion, which protocol - Go-Back-N or Selective Repeat - would be more effective? Justify your answer.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on which method is better for efficiency and recovery in high loss environments.

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