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Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for ensuring reliable data transfer and flow control?

Application layer

Internet layer

Network layer

Transport layer (correct)

What is the primary difference between TCP and UDP?

TCP is faster than UDP for real-time applications

UDP provides error checking while TCP does not

TCP is connection-oriented while UDP is connectionless (correct)

UDP supports multicasting while TCP does not

Which protocol is typically used for real-time multimedia applications like video streaming?

HTTP

UDP (correct)

FTP

TCP

What is the purpose of port numbers in the TCP/IP model?

To identify different applications running on a host Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network connection is established when two hosts communicate using TCP?

Full-duplex Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model?

Logical addressing and routing Signup and view all the answers

What is a protocol in the context of networking?

A set of rules or procedures for transmitting data between electronic devices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the TCP/IP and OSI models?

OSI is a conceptual model, while TCP/IP is a practical implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Transport layer in the TCP/IP suite?

Ensuring reliable and ordered delivery of data segments Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between TCP and UDP protocols?

TCP is connection-oriented, while UDP is connectionless Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of port numbers in network communication?

To distinguish between different applications or services running on a host Signup and view all the answers

What is a reference model in the context of network communication?

A conceptual framework that describes how communication should take place Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Transport layer in the TCP/IP model?

Establishing and terminating connections between applications Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol in the Transport layer provides reliable, connection-oriented data transmission?

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol in the Transport layer is suitable for real-time applications that prioritize speed over reliability?

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of port numbers in the TCP/IP suite?

To identify specific applications or processes on a host Signup and view all the answers

Which layer in the TCP/IP model is responsible for routing data packets across networks?

Network layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between TCP and UDP in terms of network connections?

TCP establishes a connection before data transfer, while UDP does not Signup and view all the answers

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Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for ensuring reliable data transfer and flow control?

What is the primary difference between TCP and UDP?

Which protocol is typically used for real-time multimedia applications like video streaming?

What is the purpose of port numbers in the TCP/IP model?

Which type of network connection is established when two hosts communicate using TCP?

What is the primary function of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model?

What is a protocol in the context of networking?

Which of the following is true about the TCP/IP and OSI models?

What is the primary function of the Transport layer in the TCP/IP suite?

What is the main difference between TCP and UDP protocols?

What is the purpose of port numbers in network communication?

What is a reference model in the context of network communication?

What is the primary function of the Transport layer in the TCP/IP model?

Which protocol in the Transport layer provides reliable, connection-oriented data transmission?

Which protocol in the Transport layer is suitable for real-time applications that prioritize speed over reliability?

What is the purpose of port numbers in the TCP/IP suite?

Which layer in the TCP/IP model is responsible for routing data packets across networks?

What is the primary difference between TCP and UDP in terms of network connections?

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