Why is TCP desired over UDP for applications that require extensive error checking, such as HTTPS?

The correct answer is D. UDP operates without acknowledgments, and TCP sends an acknowledgment for every packet. UDP operates without acknowledgments, and TCP sends an acknowledgment for every packet

Submitted by anjalisingh· Mar 5, 2026Network Fundamentals

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Why is TCP desired over UDP for applications that require extensive error checking, such as HTTPS?

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AUDP uses sequencing data for packets to arrive in order, and TCP offers the capability to receive
BUDP uses flow control mechanisms for the delivery of packets, and TCP uses congestion control
CUDP reliably guarantees delivery of all packets, and TCP drops packets under heavy load.
DUDP operates without acknowledgments, and TCP sends an acknowledgment for every packet

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C
6% (1)
D
94% (17)

Explanation

UDP operates without acknowledgments, and TCP sends an acknowledgment for every packet

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#TCP#UDP#transport layer#acknowledgments

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