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What are the three common elements in all communication methods?

  • Message, Sender, Rules
  • Source, Destination, Medium
  • Sender, Receiver, Channel (correct)
  • Protocol, Medium, Channel

    • Protocols are optional in network communication.

    False

    What is the role of protocols in communication?

    Protocols govern communication methods and ensure effective exchange of information.

    Protocols govern communication through established rules including __________ requirements.

    <p>acknowledgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines how to encode a message for transmission?

    <p>Message Encoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Sender = The entity that sends the message Receiver = The entity that receives the message Channel = The medium through which the message is sent Protocol = Set of rules governing communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common language is not necessary for effective communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one reason why protocols are significant in network communications.

    <p>Protocols ensure interoperability and effective message transfer between devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the left-most part of an IP address indicate?

    <p>The network the IP address is a member of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The data link frame can be sent directly to a remote destination host.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What address does the source MAC represent?

    <p>address of sending device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The remaining part of the IP address, after the network portion, is known as the ______ portion.

    <p>host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

    <p>IP Address = Indicates the source and destination in a network MAC Address = Identifies devices within the same local network Router = Forwards packets between different networks Default Gateway = The device that connects a local network to the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is primarily responsible for managing conversations in data transmission?

    <p>TCP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Internet Protocol (IP) is responsible for encapsulating TCP segments into packets.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of networking protocols?

    <p>To define a common format and set of rules for exchanging messages between devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The protocol that governs how a web server and a web client interact is called __________.

    <p>HTTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the TCP/IP communication process?

    <p>UDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following protocols with their primary roles:

    <p>HTTP = Governs web server and client interaction TCP = Manages individual conversations between devices IP = Encapsulates segments into packets Ethernet = Facilitates physical transmission of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in message encoding between hosts?

    <p>Converting messages into bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ethernet operates at the application layer of the TCP/IP model.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flow control is used to determine the size of the messages being sent across the network.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the TCP/IP communication process?

    <p>The web server prepares the HTML page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for putting a letter into an addressed envelope in networking?

    <p>Encapsulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ message is delivered from one host to all others on the network.

    <p>Broadcast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the message delivery options with their descriptions:

    <p>Unicast Message = One-to-one delivery Multicast Message = One-to-many delivery Broadcast Message = One-to-all delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the message formatting process?

    <p>Decoding the message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each frame that is sent over the network contains its own addressing information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hosts know when to begin sending messages during network communication?

    <p>Access Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first protocol header removed by the client when processing data link frames from the web server?

    <p>Ethernet header</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is responsible for managing Internet standards.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one organization that develops, updates, and maintains Internet and TCP/IP technologies.

    <p>Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ is dedicated to advancing technological innovation and creating standards in various industries including networking.

    <p>Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization focuses on long-term research related to Internet and TCP/IP protocols?

    <p>Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations with their roles:

    <p>ICANN = Coordinates IP address allocation ISOC = Promotes open development of Internet use IEEE = Creates standards in networking industries TBA = Standards for VoIP devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Open standards support interoperability and competition.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the IANA manage?

    <p>IP address allocation and domain name management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of protocols in network communication?

    <p>To establish rules for identifying sender, receiver, and message formatting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Protocols are not necessary for effective communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three elements common to all communication methods?

    <p>Source or sender, Destination or receiver, Channel or media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Message _________ refers to the process of converting information into another acceptable form for transmission.

    <p>encoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following message delivery options with their descriptions:

    <p>Unicast = Message sent from one host to a single destination Multicast = Message sent to a specific group of hosts Broadcast = Message delivered from one host to all others on the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following encompasses the timing aspects of messages in network communication?

    <p>Message Timing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Protocols dictate the size restrictions of messages sent across a network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of rule included in network communication protocols.

    <p>Common language and grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first protocol header that the client removes when processing data link frames?

    <p>Ethernet header</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Open standards promote interoperability and innovation across different technologies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one organization responsible for the allocation of IP addresses.

    <p>Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ develops, updates, and maintains Internet and TCP/IP technologies.

    <p>Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations with their primary roles:

    <p>ICANN = Coordinates IP address allocation and domain names ISOC = Promotes open development of Internet use IEEE = Creates standards in technology and networking IETF = Develops and maintains Internet protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization focuses on long-term research related to Internet and TCP/IP protocols?

    <p>Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) focuses on standards related to electrical wiring.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)?

    <p>Management and development of Internet standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary benefits of using a layered model in networking?

    <p>Creating a common language for network functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of dividing large streams of data into smaller pieces for transmission called?

    <p>Message Segmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The OSI model consists of seven layers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Protocol Data Unit (PDU) for the Transport layer is referred to as a Segment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the left-most part of an IP address indicate?

    <p>Which network the IP address belongs to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the network layer of the OSI model provide?

    <p>Services to exchange individual pieces of data over the network between end devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the protocol stack does the Frame belong to?

    <p>Data Link Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The data link frame can be sent directly to the receiving device if both are on the same network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ model was created in the early 1970s for internetwork communications.

    <p>TCP/IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process used by a receiving device to remove protocol headers is known as __________.

    <p>de-encapsulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the default gateway in networking?

    <p>To route data frames to remote networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for providing process-to-process communications?

    <p>Application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Protocol Data Units (PDUs) with their corresponding layers:

    <p>Data = Application Layer Segment = Transport Layer Packet = Network Layer Frame = Data Link Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ MAC address is the address of the sending device.

    <p>source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the OSI model layers with their functions:

    <p>Application = Process-to-process communications Transport = Segmenting and transferring data Session = Managing data exchange Physical = Transmitting bits across connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the TCP/IP model, the network access layer is divided into two separate layers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following IP address components with their definitions:

    <p>Network portion = Identifies the specific device on the network Host portion = Indicates which network the IP address is a member of Source MAC address = Address of the sending device Destination MAC address = Address of the receiving device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which address is responsible for delivering the IP packet from the source to the destination?

    <p>Destination IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the OSI and TCP/IP models have in common?

    <p>Both are reference models used for networking protocols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of a data link address is to send frames across different networks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is it called when different conversations are interleaved on the network?

    <p>multiplexing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Communication Fundamentals

    • All communications have three elements: source, destination, and channel
    • Protocols govern all methods of communication

    Rules Establishment

    • Protocols are necessary for effective communication and include: identified sender and receiver, common language, speed and timing, confirmation/acknowledgment requirements
    • Protocols used in network communications also define: message encoding, delivery options, message formatting and encapsulation, message timing, message size

    Message Encoding

    • Encoding between hosts must be in a format appropriate for the medium
    • Messages are first converted to bits by sending hosts
    • Each bit is encoded into patterns of sounds, light waves, or electrical impulses depending on the network media
    • The destination host receives and decodes the signals to interpret the message

    Message Formatting and Encapsulation

    • There is an agreed format for messages and addressing messages, which is required for proper delivery
    • Placing the message into the addressed envelope is called encapsulation
    • Each computer message is encapsulated in a specific format called a frame before being sent over the network
    • A frame acts like an envelope, providing destination and source addresses

    Message Size

    • Humans break long messages into smaller parts
    • Long messages must be broken into smaller pieces to travel across a network
    • Each piece is sent in a separate frame with its own addressing information
    • A receiving host will reconstruct multiple frames into the original message

    Message Timing

    • Access Method - Hosts on a network need to know when to begin sending messages and how to respond to collisions
    • Flow Control - Hosts use flow control to negotiate timing to avoid overwhelming the destination and ensure information is received
    • Response Timeout - Hosts have rules specifying how long to wait for responses and what action to take if a response times out

    Message Delivery Options

    • Unicast - One-to-one delivery
    • Multicast - One-to-many delivery
    • Broadcast - One-to-all delivery

    Protocol Suites

    • Protocol suites are implemented in software, hardware, or both
    • Protocols are viewed in terms of layers, with higher levels depending on functionality defined by the lower levels

    Network Protocols

    • Networking protocols define a common format and rules for exchanging messages between devices
    • Common networking protocols include Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and Internet Protocol (IP)

    Protocol Interaction

    • Communication between a webserver and web client is an example of protocol interaction
    • HTTP is an application protocol that governs the way a webserver interacts with a web client
    • TCP is a transport protocol that manages individual conversations
    • IP encapsulates TCP segments into packets, assigns addresses, and delivers to the destination host
    • Ethernet allows communication over a data link and physical transmission of data on the network media

    TCP/IP Protocol Suite

    • The TCP/IP protocol suite is a hierarchical protocol suite

    TCP/IP Communication Process

    • When sending data from a webserver to a client, the encapsulation procedure is as follows:
      • The webserver prepares the HTML page
      • The HTTP application layer protocol sends the data to the transport layer
      • The transport layer breaks the data into segments and identifies each one
      • Next, IP source and destination addresses are added, creating an IP packet
      • The Ethernet information is then added, creating the Ethernet frame
      • This frame is delivered to the nearest router on the path to the web client
      • Each router adds new data link information before forwarding the packet

    TCP/IP Communication Process (Cont.)

    • When receiving data link frames from the web server, the client processes and removes each protocol header in the opposite order they were added
      • First, the Ethernet header is removed
      • Then the IP header is removed
      • Then the Transport layer header is removed
      • Finally, the HTTP information is processed and sent to the client's web browser

    Standards Organizations

    • Open standards encourage interoperability, competition, and innovation
    • Standards organizations are vendor-neutral, non-profit organizations established to develop and promote the concept of open standards

    Internet Standards

    • Internet Society (ISOC) - promotes open development and evolution of Internet use globally
    • Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) - coordinates IP address allocation and management of domain names
    • Internet Architecture Board (IAB) - manages and develops Internet standards
    • Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) - develops, updates, and maintains Internet and TCP/IP technologies
    • Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) - focused on long-term research related to Internet and TCP/IP protocols
    • Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) - manages IP address allocation, domain name management, and protocol identifiers for ICANN

    Electronics and Communications Standard Organizations

    • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - dedicated to advancing technological innovation and creating standards in a wide area of industries, including networking
    • Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) - standards related to electrical wiring, connectors, and network racks
    • Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) - standards for radio equipment, cellular towers, VoIP devices, and satellite communications

    Data Access

    • Networks use a two-tiered addressing system, with IP addresses at the network layer and MAC addresses at the data link layer
    • The network layer addresses, or IP addresses, indicate the original source and final destination
    • The data link frame which uses MAC addressing is sent directly to the receiving device
    • When sending to a remote network, the source and destination IP addresses represent hosts on different networks
    • The data link frame cannot be sent directly to the remote destination host
    • As the IP packet travels from source to destination it is encapsulated in a new data link frame when it is forwarded by each router

    Conclusion

    • Explain how rules facilitate communication.
    • Explain the role of protocols and standards organizations in facilitating interoperability in network communications.
    • Explain how devices on a LAN access resources in a small to medium-sized business network.

    Rules of Communication

    • Communication involves a source, destination, and channel.
    • Protocols (rules) govern communication, including sender/receiver identification, language, speed, and confirmation requirements.
    • Network protocols also define message encoding, delivery options, formatting, encapsulation, timing, and size.

    Network Protocols and Standards

    • Protocols are crucial for interoperability in network communication.
    • Standards organizations establish protocols to ensure devices from different vendors can communicate.
    • The TCP/IP model and OSI model facilitate standardization.

    TCP/IP Communication Process

    • The TCP/IP model is an open standard for internet communication.
    • It uses a layered approach, with each layer adding a header to the data.
    • When data is received, the headers are removed in reverse order to access the original information.

    Open Standards

    • Open standards promote interoperability, competition, and innovation.
    • Standards organizations are usually vendor-neutral and non-profit.

    Internet Standards

    • ISOC promotes the global development and evolution of Internet use.
    • ICANN manages IP address allocation and domain names.
    • IAB manages and develops Internet standards.
    • IANA manages IP address allocation, domain name management, and protocol identifiers for ICANN.
    • IETF develops, updates, and maintains Internet and TCP/IP technologies.
    • IRTF focuses on long-term research related to Internet and TCP/IP protocols.

    Electronics and Communications Standard Organizations

    • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) advances technological innovation and creates standards in various industries, including networking.
    • EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance) establishes standards for electrical wiring, connectors, and network racks.
    • TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) develops standards for radio equipment, cellular towers, VoIP devices, and satellite communications.
    • ITU-T (International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector) sets standards for video compression, IPTV, and broadband communications.

    Reference Models

    • Layered models assist in protocol design, foster competition, prevent technology changes in one layer from affecting others, and provide a common language for describing networking functions.

    OSI Reference Model

    • The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model has seven layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical.
    • Each layer performs specific functions in the communication process.

    TCP/IP Protocol Model

    • The TCP/IP model is also known as the Internet model.
    • It is an open standard created for internet communication.
    • It has four layers: Application, Transport, Internet, and Network Access.

    OSI and TCP/IP Model Comparison

    • The network access layer in the TCP/IP model is divided into two layers in the OSI model.
    • The application layer in the TCP/IP model is also divided into multiple layers in the OSI model.

    Data Encapsulation

    • Large streams of data are divided into smaller segments for network transmission.
    • Each segment is labeled and encapsulated with headers at each layer.
    • This process adds information at each layer, creating a Protocol Data Unit (PDU).

    Data Encapsulation Example

    • Data is encapsulated as it moves down the protocol stack: data is divided into segments, then the TCP segment is encapsulated in the IP packet, and finally, the IP packet is encapsulated in the Ethernet frame.

    De-encapsulation

    • De-encapsulation is the reverse process of encapsulation.
    • Receiving devices remove the protocol headers as data moves up the protocol stack towards the application.

    Network Addresses

    • Network layer addresses (IP addresses) are used for delivering data from the original source to the final destination.
    • The source IP address identifies the sending device, and the destination IP address identifies the receiving device.
    • Data link addresses (MAC addresses) are used for delivering frames between network interface cards on the same network.
    • Each frame is encapsulated with a new data link header when forwarded by a router.

    Devices on the Same Network

    • The network portion of an IP address identifies the network, and the host portion identifies a specific device on the network.
    • Data link frames (using MAC addresses) are sent directly to the receiving device.

    Devices on a Remote Network

    • When sending data to a remote network, IP addresses represent hosts on different networks.
    • Frames are sent to the default gateway (nearest router interface) for forwarding.
    • The router removes the existing data link information and adds a new data link header before forwarding the packet.

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