Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 11 - No. 37)
What is the purpose of a 'sequence number' in a packet?
To establish the route for the packet.
To track the data size.
To ensure packets are reassembled in the correct order.
To encrypt the packet's contents.
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Sequence numbers enable the receiving device to reassemble packets in their original order.