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What is the role of protocols in network communication?
What is the role of protocols in network communication?
- Protocols only support data storage and retrieval processes.
- Protocols define a format for storing files on a server.
- Protocols serve as rules for exchanging messages between devices. (correct)
- Protocols replace the need for hardware communication between devices.
Which of the following is NOT a common networking protocol?
Which of the following is NOT a common networking protocol?
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) (correct)
- Internet Protocol (IP)
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
In the TCP/IP communication process, what component encapsulates TCP segments into packets?
In the TCP/IP communication process, what component encapsulates TCP segments into packets?
- Network layer (correct)
- Transport layer
- HTTP layer
- Ethernet layer
Which protocol governs the interaction between a web server and a web client?
Which protocol governs the interaction between a web server and a web client?
What is added last during the encapsulation process when sending data to a client?
What is added last during the encapsulation process when sending data to a client?
What is the role of the Ethernet protocol in the communication process?
What is the role of the Ethernet protocol in the communication process?
During the TCP/IP communication process, who adds new data link information as packets are forwarded?
During the TCP/IP communication process, who adds new data link information as packets are forwarded?
Which layer is responsible for breaking data into segments during TCP/IP communication?
Which layer is responsible for breaking data into segments during TCP/IP communication?
What is one of the main benefits of using a layered model in networking?
What is one of the main benefits of using a layered model in networking?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data segmentation and transfer?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data segmentation and transfer?
How does the OSI model differ from the TCP/IP model?
How does the OSI model differ from the TCP/IP model?
What does the Physical layer of the OSI model describe?
What does the Physical layer of the OSI model describe?
What function does the Session layer serve in the OSI model?
What function does the Session layer serve in the OSI model?
What is one feature of the TCP/IP protocol model?
What is one feature of the TCP/IP protocol model?
Which layer in the OSI model provides methods for exchanging data frames?
Which layer in the OSI model provides methods for exchanging data frames?
What is the main purpose of the Presentation layer in the OSI model?
What is the main purpose of the Presentation layer in the OSI model?
What is the primary purpose of message segmentation in data transmission?
What is the primary purpose of message segmentation in data transmission?
Which Protocol Data Unit (PDU) corresponds to the application layer?
Which Protocol Data Unit (PDU) corresponds to the application layer?
In the encapsulation process, which layer's PDU is encapsulated in the IP packet?
In the encapsulation process, which layer's PDU is encapsulated in the IP packet?
What is the process of putting a message into an addressed 'envelope' before it is sent over a network called?
What is the process of putting a message into an addressed 'envelope' before it is sent over a network called?
What are the primary elements common to all communication methods?
What are the primary elements common to all communication methods?
What must happen to long messages when they are sent over a network?
What must happen to long messages when they are sent over a network?
What does the de-encapsulation process do to the protocol headers?
What does the de-encapsulation process do to the protocol headers?
Which of the following protocols are NOT necessary for effective communication?
Which of the following protocols are NOT necessary for effective communication?
What is the source IP address responsible for in a data packet?
What is the source IP address responsible for in a data packet?
What is the purpose of message encapsulation in network communication?
What is the purpose of message encapsulation in network communication?
Which type of message delivery is described as one-to-many?
Which type of message delivery is described as one-to-many?
Which timing aspect is critical for managing smooth data transfer in networks?
Which timing aspect is critical for managing smooth data transfer in networks?
What role does flow control play in message transmission?
What role does flow control play in message transmission?
Which of the following best describes the role of data link addresses?
Which of the following best describes the role of data link addresses?
What does the TCP/IP model primarily facilitate in network communication?
What does the TCP/IP model primarily facilitate in network communication?
What happens when a message is encoded into bits?
What happens when a message is encoded into bits?
What does multiplexing allow in data transmission?
What does multiplexing allow in data transmission?
Which message delivery option refers to a single sender transmitting to a single receiver?
Which message delivery option refers to a single sender transmitting to a single receiver?
Which layer’s PDU is referred to as a 'Frame'?
Which layer’s PDU is referred to as a 'Frame'?
Which statement correctly describes addressing in message formatting?
Which statement correctly describes addressing in message formatting?
What dictates the timing rules for message exchanges and response wait times on a network?
What dictates the timing rules for message exchanges and response wait times on a network?
What role do standards organizations play in network communication?
What role do standards organizations play in network communication?
Which of the following best describes message formatting in communication protocols?
Which of the following best describes message formatting in communication protocols?
What does a frame provide in the context of message encapsulation?
What does a frame provide in the context of message encapsulation?
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Study Notes
Communication Fundamentals
- All communication methods have three main elements: source, destination and a channel
- Rules or protocols govern all methods of communication
Rule Establishment
- Protocols facilitate effective communication by identifying the sender and receiver
- Protocols define a common language for communication
- Protocols determine the speed at which messages are sent
- Protocols ensure confirmations and acknowledgments are received
- Network communications use protocols to define message encoding, message delivery options, message formatting & encapsulation, message timing and message size
Message Encoding
- Messages are converted into bits by the sending host
- Bits are encoded into patterns of audio, light waves or electrical pulses
- Destination hosts decode the signals to interpret a message
Message Formatting and Encapsulation
- Messages are encapsulated in a frame, which acts like an envelope, to properly route data
- Frames contain the source address and destination address
Message Size
- Large messages are broken into smaller pieces to be sent across a network
- Each piece is sent in a separate frame with its own addressing information
Message Timing
- Access methods define when devices can send messages and how to respond to collisions
- Flow control is used to ensure the destination host is not overwhelmed with data and to ensure data is received
- Timeout rules govern how long to wait for responses and what action to take if a timeout occurs
Message Delivery Options
- Unicast delivers data to a single recipient
- Multicast delivers data to multiple recipients
- Broadcast delivers data to all recipients
Network Protocols and Standards
- Protocol suites are implemented by hosts and networking devices in software, hardware or a combination of both
- Protocols can be viewed in terms of layers, where each higher level service depends on the functionality of lower levels
Protocols
- Networking protocols define a common format for exchanging messages between devices
- Examples of common networking protocols include: Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP)
Protocol Interaction
- HTTP, TCP and IP are used by a web server and a web client to facilitate interaction between different applications
- HTTP defines how a server and client interact
- TCP manages individual conversations and ensures that data is received
- IP encapsulates TCP segments into packets and delivers them to the destination host
- Ethernet facilitates communication over a data link
Protocol Suites
- The TCP/IP protocol suite is composed of the application, transport, internet and network access layers
TCP/IP Communication Process
- The TCP/IP protocol suite ensures data is sent from a server to a client through a process known as encapsulation
Standards Organizations
- Standards organizations standardize communication between manufacturers to ensure interoperability between systems
- Examples of Standards Organizations: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T)
Reference Models
- Layered models help with protocol design, foster competition, prevent technology changes in one layer from affecting other layers and provide a common language to describe networking functions
The OSI Reference Model
- The OSI model defines seven layers: application, presentation, session, transport, network, data link and physical
The TCP/IP Protocol Model
- The TCP/IP model defines four layers: application, transport, internet and network access
OSI Model and TCP/IP Model Comparison
- The TCP/IP Model combines the network access and application layers from the OSI model
Data Transfer in the Network
- Large streams of data are broken into smaller pieces to be sent across a network, this is known as segmentation
- By segmenting data, multiple conversations can run concurrently, known as multiplexing
Protocol Data Units
- The form that data takes at each layer is known as a Protocol Data Unit (PDU)
- PDUs are named according to their layer: Data (application), Segment (transport), Packet (network), Frame (data link) and Bits (physical)
Encapsulation Example
- Encapsulation occurs from top to bottom, meaning data is segmented and passed down through each layer of the TCP/IP protocol stack
De-encapsulation
- De-encapsulation occurs from bottom to top, meaning data is passed up through each layer of the TCP/IP protocol stack
Network Addresses
- Network layer addresses facilitate the delivery of data, including routing, addressing and forwarding
- Source IP address identifies the sending device
- Destination IP address identifies the receiving device
Data Link Addresses
- Data link addresses facilitate the delivery of data within a network
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