Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - TCP

What does TCP stand for?

• Transmission Control Protocol

• Internet Protocol

• User Datagram Protocol

• File Transfer Protocol

Which layer does TCP operate in?

• Application Layer

• Transport Layer

• Network Layer

• Data Link Layer

What is the purpose of IP in relation to TCP?

• Provides instructions for transferring data

• Creates and maintains connections between hosts

• Manages the delivery of packets

• Defines IP addresses

What is the function of TCP when data is sent over a connection?

• Divides data into packets

• Defines source and destination in each packet

• Checks for errors in packet delivery

• Reorders packets in the correct sequence

Which protocol is commonly grouped with TCP as TCP/IP?

• IP

• FTP

• HTTP

• UDP

What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?

• TCP is faster than UDP

• UDP does not check if each packet was successfully transmitted

• UDP includes error checking

• TCP is used for media streaming

Why is TCP considered slower than UDP?

• It uses fewer packets for data transfer

• It has more overhead due to error checking

• It does not reorder packets

• It has a higher data transfer rate

Which type of data transfer is TCP ideal for?

• Media streaming

• Webpages and files

• Voice calls

• Emails

What does TCP ensure during data transfer?

• Faster transmission speed

• Accurate delivery of data

• No packet loss

• Higher bandwidth usage

Why is UDP preferred for media streaming?

• It reorders packets efficiently

• It has lower overhead than TCP

• It is more secure than TCP

• It provides accurate delivery of all packets