The Purpose of the ________ Mechanism Is to Gradually Expand

question 36

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the ________ mechanism is to gradually expand the window until acknowledgments are received.

• A)slow start
• B)window management
• C)backpressure
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

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