The source-quench message in ICMP was designed to add a kind of ____________ to the IP.
A. error control
B. flow control
C. router control
D. switch control
Answer:B
The source-quench message in ICMP was designed to add a kind of ____________ to the IP.
A. error control B. flow control C. router control D. switch control
Explanation: Firstly, it informs the source that the datagram has been discarded. Secondly, it warns the source that there is congestion in the network. It’s type 4 error reporting message after which the source is expected to reduce the flow of packets.