16 Questions
What is the main purpose of network protocols?
To enable devices to communicate over one or more networks
Which function of protocols uniquely labels each transmitted segment of data?
Sequencing
What is the purpose of routing protocols?
To exchange route information and compare path information
Which type of communications do network protocols enable between network applications?
Process-to-process communications
What is the primary function of flow control in protocols?
To ensure data flows at an efficient rate
What is the purpose of service discovery protocols?
To enable automatic detection of devices or services
Which protocol governs the way a web server and a web client interact?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Which protocol provides guaranteed delivery and manages flow control?
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Which protocol delivers messages globally from the sender to the receiver?
Internet Protocol (IP)
Which protocol delivers messages from one NIC to another NIC on the same Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN)?
Ethernet
What is a group of inter-related protocols necessary to perform a communication function known as?
Protocol suite
Which protocol suite is maintained by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)?
TCP/IP
What layer do TCP/IP protocols operate at?
Network access layer
What does TCP/IP stand for?
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
What does TCP/IP provide as an open standard protocol suite?
Freely available to the public and can be used by any vendor
What type of delivery does TCP provide?
Guaranteed delivery
Learn about network protocols which define common rules for communication, implemented in software, hardware, or both. Explore functions, formats, and types of network protocols, as well as their role in network communications, security, and routing.
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