TCP and UDP: Transport Layer Fundamentals

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What is the primary purpose of the TFTP protocol?

To transfer files with a remote host

What is the range of Well-known ports in the Transport Layer?

0 to 1023

What is the primary function of routers at the Network Layer?

To forward packets efficiently through different paths

Which protocol is used to securely connect to a remote host?

SSH

Which IP addressing type is used at the Network Layer?

IP version 4 and IP version 6 addresses

What is the main function of the Presentation Layer?

To translate data into a format that can be understood by the network

What is the purpose of the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the Network Layer?

To specify the largest packet size that can traverse a link

What is an example of data manipulation that occurs at the Presentation Layer?

Data encryption and decryption

Which protocol is connection-oriented and supports retransmission?

TCP

Which of the following is NOT a presentation format?

HTTP

What is the primary function of the Network Layer in terms of packet forwarding?

Routing through different routers

What is the primary function of the Session Layer?

To maintain sessions between remote hosts

At which layer is the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) built on top of the Internet Protocol (IP)?

Layer 4

What is the primary function of the Session Layer?

Creating and managing sessions between applications

What is the purpose of acknowledgements in the Transport Layer?

To ensure that reliable networking occurs

Where do IP addresses work?

Layer 3

What is the function of the Transport Layer in terms of data transfer?

Coordinating data transfer between end systems and hosts

What is the process of establishing a connection in the Transport Layer?

Three-way handshake

Test your understanding of the Transport Layer in the OSI model, including the differences between TCP and UDP, connection-oriented and connectionless protocols, and port numbers. Identify the characteristics of TCP and UDP, and learn how port numbers are assigned to specific applications.

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