Computer Networks Flashcards
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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication and error recovery?
Answer: Transport Layer
The Transport Layer (Layer 4) provides end-to-end communication, error recovery, and flow control between hosts.
What does the acronym TCP stand for in networking?
Answer: Transmission Control Protocol
TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol, a connection-oriented protocol that ensures reliable data delivery.
Which IP address class supports up to 254 hosts per network?
Answer: Class C
Class C addresses use 24 bits for the network and 8 bits for the host, supporting up to 254 usable host addresses.
What is the primary function of the ARP protocol?
Answer: Resolve IP addresses to MAC addresses
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) maps a known IP address to its corresponding MAC address on a local network.
Which protocol is used to assign IP addresses automatically to devices on a network?
Answer: DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration to clients.
What is the maximum transmission unit (MTU) for standard Ethernet?
Answer: 1500 bytes
Standard Ethernet has an MTU of 1500 bytes, meaning frames carrying more data must be fragmented.
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