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what does a sequence number do?

In TCP, what does a sequence number do?

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A.
Guarantees message delivery

B.
Disassembles and re-assembles packets

C.
Functions as a fault code indicator

D.
Is used in multiplexing

Explanation:
Sequence numbers are populated within packets as a way of ensuring that
the message is delivered to the appropriate destination and is from the appropriate
sender.

9 Comments on “what does a sequence number do?

  1. dre says:

    This is B. Sequence numbers don’t GUARANTEE delivery. Rather, they help disassemble and reassemble packets in case you get them out of order, or in case some are dropped and you need to wait for retransmission.




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