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Computer Networks
Congestion Control
Q
The technique in which a congested node stops receiving data from the immediate upstream node or nodes is called as _______
AA. Admission policy
BB. Backpressure
CC. Forward signaling
DD. Backward signaling
Correct Answer:
B. B. Backpressure
Explanation:
In this closed loop congestion control technique, the congested node propagates in the opposite direction of the data flow to inform the predecessor node to reduce the flow of packets. This is why this technique is called a node-to-node congestion control technique.
