Question

TCP stands for?

(a) Transmission control program

(b) Transmission control protocol

(c) Transfer control program

(d) Transfer control protocol

I got this question in an interview.

I need to ask this question from The Internet and its Services in division The Internet of Computer Fundamentals

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Transmission Control Protocol.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is one of the core protocols of the Internet Protocol (IP) suite. It is responsible for ensuring reliable, ordered delivery of data between applications running on hosts communicating via IP networks. TCP manages how data is packaged into packets, ensures that they arrive correctly and in order, and handles retransmission of lost packets.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the options:

• (a) Transmission control program is incorrect because "program" does not accurately describe the role of TCP.
• (c) Transfer control program is also incorrect, as "Transfer" does not represent the actual function of TCP in managing data transmission.
• (d) Transfer control protocol is incorrect for the same reasons as above, as it does not match the formal name.

So, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is the correct term.