Practice Objective And Scope Of Flow Control (4.4.1.1) - The Transport Layer
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Objective and Scope of Flow Control

Practice - Objective and Scope of Flow Control

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary goal of flow control in TCP?

💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between sender and receiver.

Question 2 Easy

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

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

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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.

💡 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

💡 Hint: Consider what this term represents.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

💡 Hint: Focus on the interplay between sender and receiver.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Consider bandwidth dynamics and user experience.

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