The TCP sliding window
2008
The TCP sliding window
- A.
can be used to control the flow of information
- B.
always occurs when the field value is 0
- C.
always occurs when the field value is 1
- D.
occurs horizontally
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Correct answer: A
The TCP sliding window mechanism is a fundamental protocol feature designed to manage data transmission rates between sender and receiver. It allows the sender to transmit multiple packets before receiving an acknowledgment, thereby controlling the flow of information and optimizing network utilization. This aligns with standard networking definitions regarding flow control.