Understanding Protocols in Computer Communication

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What is the primary function of TCP when transmitting data?

Identifying devices on the internet

Checking for duplicate data and maintaining correct order (correct)

Ensuring data is encrypted

Dividing data into packets with packet headers

Which protocol is responsible for ensuring data transmission security?

FTP

TCP/IP

HTTPS (correct)

HTTP

What does the Internet Protocol (IP) primarily handle at the Internet Layer?

Ensuring accurate data transfer

Identifying devices on the internet (correct)

Ordering data packets

Encryption of data packets

What happens once all the packets are received by the receiving computer in TCP/IP?

Header data is used to order the information. Signup and view all the answers

When is FTP commonly used?

Transferring files over a network Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of protocols in computer communications?

Ensuring computers speak the same language Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT typically included in a protocol's details?

Computer speed optimization Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Ethernet as a protocol family for LANs?

It covers both physical and logical network aspects Signup and view all the answers

How does Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ensure data accuracy during transmission?

By verifying data reception through confirmations Signup and view all the answers

What key role does Wi-Fi play as a digital communications protocol?

Setting out data transmission for wireless LANs Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of TCP when transmitting data?

Which protocol is responsible for ensuring data transmission security?

What does the Internet Protocol (IP) primarily handle at the Internet Layer?

What happens once all the packets are received by the receiving computer in TCP/IP?

When is FTP commonly used?

What is the main purpose of protocols in computer communications?

Which aspect is NOT typically included in a protocol's details?

What distinguishes Ethernet as a protocol family for LANs?

How does Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ensure data accuracy during transmission?

What key role does Wi-Fi play as a digital communications protocol?

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