What is the window size in the sliding window protocol if the sequence number…
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What is the window size in the sliding window protocol if the sequence number field is 3 bits ?
- A.
3
- B.
7
- C.
8
- D.
15
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Correct answer: B
The sequence number field is 3 bits, allowing for 23 = 8 unique values. In the sliding window protocol, the maximum window size is typically 2n - 1, resulting in a window size of 7.