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What is the purpose of the nslookup utility?
What is the purpose of the nslookup utility?
Which of the following accurately differentiates between DHCPv4 and DHCPv6?
Which of the following accurately differentiates between DHCPv4 and DHCPv6?
Which application protocol is used primarily for file transfer and utilizes two connections for control and data?
Which application protocol is used primarily for file transfer and utilizes two connections for control and data?
In which scenario do Client-Server models differ from Peer-to-Peer models?
In which scenario do Client-Server models differ from Peer-to-Peer models?
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Which port is associated with TFTP, a simple file transfer protocol?
Which port is associated with TFTP, a simple file transfer protocol?
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What is the primary function of the Application layer in the OSI model?
What is the primary function of the Application layer in the OSI model?
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Which of the following protocols is primarily used for secure web browsing?
Which of the following protocols is primarily used for secure web browsing?
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In a client-server model, which statement is true regarding how the server typically operates?
In a client-server model, which statement is true regarding how the server typically operates?
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Which of the following protocols allows a client to receive emails while synchronizing with the server?
Which of the following protocols allows a client to receive emails while synchronizing with the server?
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What role does the Presentation layer play in the OSI model?
What role does the Presentation layer play in the OSI model?
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What is the default port used by DNS for translating domain names into IP addresses?
What is the default port used by DNS for translating domain names into IP addresses?
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Which statement correctly describes the difference between peer-to-peer and client-server models?
Which statement correctly describes the difference between peer-to-peer and client-server models?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Application layer protocols?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Application layer protocols?
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Study Notes
Application Layer Overview
- Application layer (TCP/IP Model) combines OSI Layers 5 (Session), 6 (Presentation), and 7 (Application).
- Provides network services for applications (web browsing, file transfers, email, DNS resolution, dynamic addressing, file/printer sharing, etc.).
- Manages data format and processes for client/server or peer-to-peer communication.
Presentation and Session Layers
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Presentation Layer (OSI Layer 6):
- Formats and displays data (text, images, audio, video) for applications.
- Handles encryption/decryption, compression/decompression, and file formats (JPEG, MPEG, GIF, PNG).
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Session Layer (OSI Layer 5):
- Manages communication sessions between devices (establishing, maintaining, terminating connections).
- Included within the TCP/IP application layer.
Client-Server vs. Peer-to-Peer Models
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Client-Server:
- Dedicated servers provide resources/services.
- Clients request services.
- Servers listen on well-known ports (e.g., 80 for HTTP).
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Peer-to-Peer:
- No dedicated server. Each device can be a client and a server.
- Examples: home networks, file sharing P2P.
- Each peer runs an application for uploading/downloading data.
Common Application Layer Protocols
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Web and HTTP:
- HTTP (port 80): Request/response protocol for web content (HTML).
- HTTPS (port 443): Secure HTTP using TLS/SSL.
- HTTP message types:
- GET: Client requests data
- POST/PUT: Uploads data (web forms, files).
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Email Protocols:
- SMTP (port 25): Sends email (client-to-server or server-to-server).
- POP3 (port 110): Basic email receiving; downloads and typically deletes mail from the server.
- IMAP (port 143): Advanced email receiving; keeps mail on server, syncs folders.
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DNS (port 53):
- Translates domain names (www.cisco.com) to IP addresses.
- Resource Records (RR):
- A: IPv4 address
- AAAA: IPv6 address
- NS: Authoritative name server
- MX: Mail exchange record
- nslookup: Tool to query DNS servers manually.
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DHCP:
- DHCPv4 (ports 67/68): Auto-assigns IPv4 addresses, gateway, DNS.
- DHCPv6: Auto-assigns IPv6 addresses; default gateway from router's RA message.
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File Transfer:
- FTP (ports 20/data, 21/control): Two connections for large file transfer.
- TFTP (port 69): Connectionless, simple FTP. Often used for device configs/images.
- SMB (port 445): Microsoft file/printer sharing; maps network drives.
Key Takeaways
- TCP/IP Application Layer combines OSI Layers 5-7.
- Various protocols support network communication (HTTP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SMTP, etc.).
- Client-Server vs. Peer-to-Peer models exist.
- Client-Server: Centralized servers respond to client requests.
- Peer-to-Peer: Each device can act as a client and server.
- DNS and DHCP are vital networking infrastructure.
- Application layer protocols cover email (SMTP/POP/IMAP), file transfer/sharing (FTP/SMB), and web browsing (HTTP/HTTPS).
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