Which TCP mechanism is used to control the amount of data that a sender can transmit before receiving acknowledgements?
Options
A.
Flow control
B.
Encryption
C.
Routing
D.
Multiplexing
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
A.
Flow control
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: Flow control.
TCP flow control uses a sliding window mechanism. The receiver advertises its available buffer space so that the sender does not overwhelm the receiver.