Network Layer Protocol Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a Network Layer protocol? IPv4, HTTP, FTP, SMTP

Back

IPv4

Front

What is the function of the Network Layer protocol that takes PDUs from the Transport Layer and puts them into a packet?

Back

Encapsulation

Front

Which protocol is responsible for directing packets to destinations on remote networks?

Back

Routing

Front

What does the Network Layer protocol do when it takes packets and removes IP addressing info, changing it back into a Layer 4 PDU?

Back

Decapsulation

Front

Which characteristic of IP means that it requires no initial exchange of information before sending data?

Back

Connectionless

Front

What does "Best Effort" mean in the context of IP?

Back

Packet delivery is NOT guaranteed

Front

What type of media can IP work on? Options: Copper, fiber, or wireless, Copper only, Fiber only, Wireless only

Back

Copper, fiber, or wireless

Front

Which field in the IPv4 header is used to detect corruption?

Back

Header Checksum

Front

Which field in the IPv4 header is used to determine the priority of each packet?

Back

Type of Service

Front

What is the purpose of the field that contains the source address of the packet?

Back

To identify the sender of the packet