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HTTP

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2013 Q1(e)Application LayerHTTP· 4 marks

HTTP 1.1 introduced the use of persistent connections for downloading web objects. Explain why this improves performance over a connection using TCP congestion control (i.e. AIMD as used in TCP Reno and Tahoe)

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2014 Q1(e)Application LayerHTTP· 3 marks

Explain how persistent connections in HTTP can reduce the latency in retrieving web pages.

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2015 Q1(e)Application LayerHTTP· 3 marks

Explain three techniques used by the Web (HTTP) to reduce latency

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