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TCP Congestion Control Quiz

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What are the manifestations of network congestion mentioned in the text?

High latency and reduced bandwidth

Long packet delays and lost packets (correct)

Increased jitter and packet corruption

Frequent disconnections and slow DNS resolution

What causes network congestion according to the text?

Network load exceeding network capacity (correct)

Hardware failure in routers

Inadequate security measures

Packet corruption in the network

What is the purpose of congestion control in a network?

To prioritize certain types of traffic

To reduce the number of routers in the network

To increase network capacity

To keep overall traffic load below network capacity (correct)

What effect does network load have on network delay and throughput?

Exponential increase in delay as load approaches capacity and exponential decrease in throughput as load exceeds capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of router buffers in network congestion?

Long queueing delays in router buffers contribute to long packet delays Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between network load and network capacity in the context of network congestion.

Network congestion occurs when the network load (number of packets sent to network) exceeds the network capacity (number of packets the network can handle). This happens when there are too many sources sending too much data too fast for the network to handle. Signup and view all the answers

What are the manifestations of network congestion as described in the text?

The manifestations of network congestion include long packet delays due to long queueing delays in router buffers, and lost packets (decreased throughput) due to buffer overflow at routers. Signup and view all the answers

Define congestion control in the context of network management.

Congestion control refers to a set of mechanisms and techniques used to control network congestion and keep the overall traffic load below the network capacity. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the impact of network load on network delay and throughput.

As the network load approaches capacity, there is an exponential increase in delay. Conversely, as the network load exceeds capacity, there is an exponential decrease in throughput. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'positive feedback' effect of network load on network delay increase and network throughput decrease?

The 'positive feedback' effect refers to the exponential increase in delay and decrease in throughput as the network load approaches and exceeds capacity, respectively, leading to a self-reinforcing cycle of congestion. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Network Congestion

Network congestion manifests itself in the following ways: increased delay, packet loss, and decreased throughput.
Causes of network congestion include: network load exceeding network capacity, overwhelmed router buffers, and inadequate congestion control mechanisms.

Congestion Control

The purpose of congestion control is to prevent network congestion by regulating the amount of data sent into the network.
Congestion control mechanisms aim to prevent network overload and ensure efficient network resource allocation.

Network Load and Capacity

Network load exceeding network capacity leads to network congestion.
When network load increases, network delay increases and throughput decreases.
The 'positive feedback' effect occurs when increased network delay causes more packets to be sent, further increasing network load and decreasing throughput.

Router Buffers and Network Congestion

Router buffers play a crucial role in network congestion, as overwhelmed buffers can exacerbate congestion.
Router buffers can become overwhelmed when network load exceeds network capacity, leading to packet loss and increased delay.

Congestion Control in Network Management

Congestion control is a crucial aspect of network management, aimed at preventing network congestion and ensuring efficient network resource allocation.
Effective congestion control mechanisms are essential to maintain network performance and prevent network overload.

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Test your knowledge of TCP congestion control with this quiz. Explore the causes and manifestations of network congestion, and gain a deeper understanding of how to manage and mitigate congestion issues in computer networks.