Which of the following describes how IP encapsulation operates? A) It converts transport layer segments into physical layer signals B) It alters the content of the transport layer... Which of the following describes how IP encapsulation operates? A) It converts transport layer segments into physical layer signals B) It alters the content of the transport layer segment C) It adds IP header information without modifying the layer 4 segment D) It adds security features to the transport layer segment
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the correct description of how IP encapsulation works in networking. It presents multiple choice options related to IP encapsulation and its relationship with transport layer segments.
Answer
It adds IP header information without modifying the layer 4 segment.
The final answer is it adds IP header information without modifying the layer 4 segment.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is it adds IP header information without modifying the layer 4 segment.
More Information
In IP encapsulation, the transport layer data (segments) is encapsulated within an IP packet by adding an IP header, which contains information for routing the packet across networks. The data itself is not altered during this process.
Tips
A common mistake is to think that encapsulation alters the data in the transport layer segment. It only adds header information for proper routing and delivery.
Sources
- The TCP/IP stack - Ada Computer Science - adacomputerscience.org
- Intro to encapsulation and decapsulation in networking - TechTarget - techtarget.com
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