A client is downloading a large file from a web server. During the transfer, some packets are lost. Despite this, the client eventually receives the complete file in the correct order.
Which TCP services are responsible for ensuring this outcome?

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A client is downloading a large file from a web server. During the transfer, some packets are lost. Despite this, the client eventually receives the complete file in the correct order. 
 Which TCP services are responsible for ensuring this outcome?

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Routing packets along the fastest path

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Retransmission of lost segments

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Flow control using the receiver window

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Data encryption to protect packet contents

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Congestion control adapting the sending rate

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Error detection using checksums

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Sequencing and reordering of data

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