22a.TCP IP Stack & Mac Addresses

What does TCP/IP stand for?

• Transfer Command Protocol/Intranet Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Transmission Command Protocol/Interface Protocol

• Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

How many layers are in the TCP/IP protocol stack?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

What layer of the TCP/IP stack is responsible for establishing an end-to-end connection?

• Transport Layer

• Application Layer

• Network Layer

• Link Layer

Which protocol is used at the Application Layer for web browsing?

• FTP

• SMTP

• TCP

• HTTP

What does a MAC address uniquely identify?

• A network protocol

• A web page

• A type of software

• A device on a network

What is added to each packet at the Network Layer?

• A port number

• A MAC address

• A source and destination IP address

• A sequence number

What is the purpose of numbering packets at the Transport Layer?

• To allow the receiving computer to reassemble the packets in the correct sequence

• To indicate the priority of the packet

• To ensure packets are delivered to the correct device

• To identify the application that needs to process the packet

What layer is sometimes referred to as the Physical Layer?

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

• Link Layer

• Application Layer

What is the combination of an IP address and a port number known as?

• A MAC address

• A socket

• A frame

• A packet

What is the main difference between an IP address and a MAC address?

• IP addresses are used for local network communication, while MAC addresses are used for internet communication

• IP addresses are logical and can change, while MAC addresses are physical and never change

• IP addresses are longer than MAC addresses

• IP addresses are only used in wireless networks, while MAC addresses are used in both wired and wireless