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Transport Layer Protocols

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What happens to the frame if reliable services are not used and errors are detected?

The frame is sent to the Physical Layer for correction.
The frame is dropped and upper-layer protocols are relied on to handle the problem. (correct)
The frame is retransmitted.
The frame is broken down into smaller frames for retransmission.

What is the purpose of flow control in networking?

To reduce the number of frames transmitted.
To increase the speed of data transmission.
To prevent the sender from sending more data than the receiver can handle. (correct)
To prevent the receiver from sending more data than it can handle.

What is the benefit of framing in data transmission?

It allows for the retransmission of only the error-detected frame. (correct)
It increases the size of the data packets.
It increases the speed of data transmission.
It reduces the number of frames transmitted.

What protocol is used by the Data Link Layer?

SDLC, HDLC, SLIP, and PPP. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Physical Layer?

To convey bit-stream, electrical impulses, light or radio signal through the network. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the sub-functions of the Physical Layer?

Encoding and Signaling (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using reliable services in data transmission?

The frame is retransmitted if errors are detected. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Data Link Layer?

To provide error-free transfer of data frames. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Hardware Specifications sub-function of the Physical Layer?

To define cabling connections. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Physical Layer in networking?

To provide physical means for sending and receiving data. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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