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.