Transport Layer Quiz

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Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for providing logical communication between applications?

Application Layer

Transport Layer (correct)

Network Layer

Data Link Layer

What is a primary responsibility of the transport layer?

Routing packets across different networks

Segmenting data and reassembling segments (correct)

Defining network media access methods

Providing physical addressing

Which transport layer protocol is connection-oriented and provides reliable data delivery?

TCP (correct)

ICMP

UDP

Which transport layer protocol is known as a "best-effort" delivery protocol and is connectionless?

UDP Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of port numbers in transport layer protocols?

To identify the application processes on a device Signup and view all the answers

Which of these scenarios would likely use TCP as the transport protocol?

Downloading a large software update Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the TCP three-way handshake?

To establish a reliable connection between two devices Signup and view all the answers

In a TCP header, what does the "sequence number" field indicate?

The order in which the data segments should be reassembled Signup and view all the answers

What does the TCP "acknowledgment number" indicate?

The next byte expected by the receiver Signup and view all the answers

What is "flow control" in TCP?

A process for adjusting data rates based on receiving capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does Maximum Segment Size (MSS) represent?

The maximum amount of data a receiving device can handle Signup and view all the answers

In a TCP connection, which control flag signals the termination of the connection?

FIN Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the UDP "checksum" field?

To check for errors in the datagram header and data Signup and view all the answers

Why is TCP considered a "stateful" protocol?

Because it keeps track of the state of the communication session Signup and view all the answers

What are "Well-known ports" primarily used for?

For common or popular services and applications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a "well-known port"?

80 Signup and view all the answers

Which port number is associated with the DNS service?

53 Signup and view all the answers

If a client is sending a message to a web server, which of the following is true about the source and destination ports?

The source port is a random high number and the destination port is 80 Signup and view all the answers

What is an "ephemeral port"?

A dynamically assigned port by the client's OS. Signup and view all the answers

What does the command `netstat` help you to do?

To monitor network connections Signup and view all the answers

A TCP segment arrives at the destination with the correct sequence number, but the data is out of order. What happens?

The destination reorders the segments based on the sequence numbers Signup and view all the answers

You are watching a live video stream. If some video packets are lost, what will likely happen?

There may be a brief glitch or some missing frames. Signup and view all the answers

A client is sending several requests to a single web server. How does the server differentiate between these client requests?

By the combination of the source IP and the source port numbers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of TCP but not UDP?

Providing a mechanism for data delivery that guarantees arrival and order of the data Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Transport Layer - Multiple Choice Quiz

Question 1: The transport layer in the TCP/IP model is responsible for logical communication between applications.
Question 2: A primary responsibility of the transport layer is segmenting data and reassembling segments across different networks.
Question 3: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a connection-oriented protocol that provides reliable data delivery.
Question 4: UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a connectionless protocol known as a "best-effort" delivery protocol.
Question 5: Port numbers in transport layer protocols identify application processes on a device.
Question 6: Streaming live video and downloading large software updates are scenarios that likely use TCP.

Additional Transport Layer Concepts

Question 7: UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is likely used for scenarios like VoIP phone calls.
Question 8: The TCP three-way handshake establishes a reliable connection between two devices.
Question 9: The sequence number in a TCP header indicates the order in which data segments should be reassembled.
Question 10: The TCP acknowledgment number indicates the next byte expected by the receiver.
Question 11: Flow control in TCP adjusts data rates based on receiving capacity, preventing network congestion.
Question 12: Maximum Segment Size (MSS) represents the maximum amount of data a receiving device can handle.
Question 13: The FIN flag in TCP signals the termination of a connection.
Question 14: The UDP checksum field is used to check for errors in the datagram header and data.
Question 15: TCP is considered a stateful protocol because it maintains information about the communication session.
Question 16: Well-known ports are used for common or popular applications and services.
Question 17: An example of a well-known port is port 80.
Question 18: Port 53 is associated with the Domain Name System (DNS) service.
Question 19: When a client sends a message to a web server, the source port is a random high number, and the destination port is 80.
Question 20: Ephemeral ports are dynamically assigned ports by the client's operating system.
Question 21: The netstat command is used to monitor network connections.
Question 22: If a TCP segment arrives at the destination with the correct sequence number but is out of order, the destination reorders the segments based on their sequence numbers.
Question 23: If video packets are lost in a live video stream, there might be a brief glitch or some missing frames.
Question 24: A client's requests to a single web server are differentiated by combining the source IP address and source port numbers.
Question 25: TCP has a function to guarantee the delivery order and arrival of data, which UDP (User Datagram Protocol) does not have.

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Test your knowledge on the Transport Layer in the TCP/IP model with this multiple-choice quiz. Questions cover key protocols such as TCP and UDP, highlighting their functions, advantages, and use cases. Perfect for students and professionals looking to reinforce their understanding of networking concepts.