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Transport Layer Protocols Quiz

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What is Layer 4 of the OSI model responsible for?

Layer 4, also known as the transport layer, is responsible for managing network traffic between hosts and end systems to ensure complete data transfers.

Name two transport-layer protocols used to control the volume of data and its transfer.

Two transport-layer protocols used are TCP and UDP.

What standardized access to communication services does layer 4 provide?

Layer 4 provides standardized access to communication services such as connection-oriented communication, reliability, flow control, and multiplexing.

What type of load balancing can layer 4 perform and why is it efficient?

<p>Layer 4 load balancing can perform packet-level load balancing based on simple algorithms such as round and is efficient because it can make routing decisions without the need to decrypt or inspect network traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is layer 4 responsible for in terms of error recovery?

<p>Layer 4 is responsible for end-to-end error recovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Transport Layer (Layer 4 of the OSI Model)

Manages network traffic between hosts and end systems to ensure complete data transfers.
Protocols used: TCP, UDP, DCCP, and SCTP.
Functions: controls data volume, destination, and rate.

Key Features of Transport Layer

Provides standardized access to communication services:
- Connection-oriented communication
- Reliability
- Flow control
- Multiplexing
Eliminates need for application-oriented layers 5-7 to consider network characteristics.
Responsible for end-to-end error recovery.

Load Balancing in Transport Layer

Coordinates data transfer without visibility into message content.
Load balancing decisions made without need to decrypt or inspect network traffic.
Quick and efficient approach for packet-level load balancing.
Simple algorithms used: round-robin.

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Test your knowledge of the Transport Layer in computer networks with this quiz. Explore topics such as TCP, UDP, DCCP, and SCTP protocols, data transfer management, and communication services.