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What is the primary function of TCP in the TCP/IP model?
What is the primary function of TCP in the TCP/IP model?
Which protocol is not used for file transfer over TCP-based networks?
Which protocol is not used for file transfer over TCP-based networks?
Which FTP method uses a client-specified port for data transfer?
Which FTP method uses a client-specified port for data transfer?
What is the purpose of DNS in internet communications?
What is the purpose of DNS in internet communications?
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What does HTTP primarily enable users to do?
What does HTTP primarily enable users to do?
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What distinguishes a Top-Level Domain (TLD)?
What distinguishes a Top-Level Domain (TLD)?
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In which OSI layer does TCP operate?
In which OSI layer does TCP operate?
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Which of the following is a key feature of SMTP?
Which of the following is a key feature of SMTP?
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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for reliable data delivery and error correction?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for reliable data delivery and error correction?
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In the TCP/IP model, which layer manages IP routing and separates higher layers from the physical network?
In the TCP/IP model, which layer manages IP routing and separates higher layers from the physical network?
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What is the primary function of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
What is the primary function of the Data Link Layer in the OSI model?
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Which mnemonic corresponds to layer 5 of the OSI Model?
Which mnemonic corresponds to layer 5 of the OSI Model?
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Which layer of the TCP/IP model combines the OSI Network and Physical layers?
Which layer of the TCP/IP model combines the OSI Network and Physical layers?
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What role does Flow Control serve in communication protocols?
What role does Flow Control serve in communication protocols?
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Which protocol operates at the Application Layer for file transfers over the internet?
Which protocol operates at the Application Layer for file transfers over the internet?
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What is the primary purpose of the Transport Layer in the context of TCP/IP?
What is the primary purpose of the Transport Layer in the context of TCP/IP?
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What function does the Transport Layer serve in network communication?
What function does the Transport Layer serve in network communication?
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Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for error detection?
Which layer of the OSI model is primarily responsible for error detection?
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In the TCP/IP model, which layer is responsible for routing data packets?
In the TCP/IP model, which layer is responsible for routing data packets?
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What type of multiplexing assigns different frequencies to each signal?
What type of multiplexing assigns different frequencies to each signal?
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Which protocol is primarily used for transferring files over the internet?
Which protocol is primarily used for transferring files over the internet?
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What does Asynchronous Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) do?
What does Asynchronous Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) do?
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Which layer of the OSI model formats data to ensure compatibility between communicating systems?
Which layer of the OSI model formats data to ensure compatibility between communicating systems?
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What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol (IP)?
What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol (IP)?
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Study Notes
Network Layers
- Data Link Layer: Controls data transfer between network devices. Includes error detection methods like MAC (Media Access Control) and LLC (Logical Link Control)
- Network Layer: Manages routing and addressing. Uses IP (Internet Protocol) addresses.
- Transport Layer: Provides reliable data delivery. An example is TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) in TCP/IP.
- Session Layer: Manages sessions between applications. An example is NetBIOS.
- Presentation Layer: Formats data for compatibility. This includes encryption.
- Application Layer: Interfaces with end-user applications.
TCP/IP Model
- TCP/IP is a simpler, 4-layer model with the following layers: Application, Transport, Internet, and Network Access.
Multiplexing
- Definition: Combining multiple signals for transmission over a single shared medium.
- Purpose: Efficiently shares limited bandwidth, prevents collisions, and reduces transmission costs.
Types of Multiplexing
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Analog Multiplexing:
- Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM): Assigns different frequencies to each signal simultaneously.
- Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM): Combines optical signals using prisms in fiber optics.
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Digital Multiplexing:
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Time Division Multiplexing (TDM): Divides time intervals among users.
- Synchronous TDM: Fixed time slots for each device, even if idle.
- Asynchronous TDM: Dynamic time allocation based on active data transmission.
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Time Division Multiplexing (TDM): Divides time intervals among users.
Multiplexing Hardware
- Multiplexer (MUX): Combines multiple inputs into one output.
- Demultiplexer (DEMUX): Separates signals at the receiving end.
Protocols
- Protocols are sets of rules that govern how data is formatted, transmitted, and received over a network. They ensure smooth communication by defining how messages are sent and received.
Common Protocols
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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol):
- IP is a fundamental protocol within the Internet Protocol Suite, managing the routing and delivery of data packets across networks.
- Operates at the Internet layer and can distribute packets through multiple routes, providing congestion control by dynamically choosing alternative paths.
- TCP, a core protocol in the Internet Protocol Suite, is paired with IP to form TCP/IP, a commonly used internet protocol.
- TCP functions:
- Provides virtual circuits and reliable communication.
- Ensures error detection, correction, and automatic repeat requests.
- Manages reordering of packets at the destination, even if they arrive out of order.
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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol):
- An application-layer protocol that forms the foundation of communication on the World Wide Web.
- Allows the transfer of hypertext, which includes logical hyperlinks between nodes, enabling web browsing and data exchange across the internet.
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FTP (File Transfer Protocol):
- A standard protocol for transferring files between hosts over a TCP-based network.
- FTP Channels:
- Command Channel (Port 21): Used for sending commands and receiving responses.
- Data Channel (Port 20): Used for actual data transfer.
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Active FTP:
- Client connects to port 21 on the server and specifies a client-side port for data transfer.
- Server then connects from port 20 to the client's specified port for file transfer.
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Passive FTP:
- The client connects to port 21 on the server and issues a PASV command.
- The server responds with a random port number, which the client then connects to for data transfer.
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SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol):
- A protocol for sending emails over IP networks, utilizing TCP port 25 to ensure reliable message transmission.
Web Portals
- Web Portal: A specially designed webpage that consolidates information from various sources.
- It may include features like email, forums, search engines, and e-commerce services, often allowing users to personalize the displayed information.
DNS (Domain Name System)
- DNS: A hierarchical system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses.
- It supports organizational structure and assigns domain names to IP resources, reducing the need for users to memorize IP addresses.
- Hostname: Identifies the specific machine within a domain.
- Domain Name: Identifies a group or organization within the network.
- Top-Level Domain (TLD): The last segment of a domain name (e.g., .edu, .com, .gov) specifying the type or country origin of the organization.
OSI Model
- Overview: Stands for Open Systems Interconnection, a framework by ISO (1984) for standardizing communication between computers.
- Purpose: Establishes standards for how data travels between systems, ensuring compatibility across diverse hardware and software.
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7-Layer Model:
- Physical Layer: Defines physical media (e.g., cables, NICs) and data encoding (e.g., Ethernet, IEEE standards).
- Data Link Layer: Handles data framing, error detection, and media access control (MAC).
- Network Layer: Manages addressing and routing to move packets across networks.
- Transport Layer: Ensures reliable data delivery, performs error detection and correction.
- Session Layer: Manages sessions between applications.
- Presentation Layer: Formats data for compatibility.
- Application Layer: Interfaces with end-user applications.
TCP/IP Model
- Overview: TCP/IP is an alternative to OSI, typically represented by four layers, combining certain OSI layers for a simpler model.
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Structure:
- Application Layer: Manages user interface processes.
- Transport Layer: Ensures accurate data transfer.
- Internet Layer: Manages IP routing and separates higher layers from the physical network.
- Network Access Layer: Integrates OSI's Network and Physical layers.
Remembering the OSI Layers
- Mnemonic: All People Seem To Need Data Processing (7 - Application, 6 - Presentation, 5 - Session, 4 - Transport, 3 - Network, 2 - Data Link, 1 - Physical)
Protocols in Digital Communication
- Communication Protocols: Define the rules for data transmission over networks, ensuring an orderly and efficient exchange between sender and receiver.
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Key Roles:
- Data Sequencing: Detects lost or duplicate packets.
- Data Routing: Finds the most efficient path for data.
- Data Formatting: Organizes data within packets, including control, addressing, etc.
- Flow Control: Prevents congestion by regulating data flow.
- Error Control: Detects and corrects message errors by retransmission.
- Transmission Precedence: Manages when nodes transmit/receive data.
- Connection Establishment/Termination: Initiates and closes connections.
- Data Security: Protects against unauthorized data access.
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Test your knowledge of network layers, including the OSI and TCP/IP models. This quiz covers key concepts such as data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application layers, along with multiplexing. Perfect for students and professionals alike!
