World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - What is the Purpose of the Transport Layer?

The video tutorial covers the data link and network layers of the TCP model, highlighting Ethernet and IP protocols. It explains the dynamic and static assignment of IP addresses. The transport layer is introduced, detailing its role in data transmission between applications and hosts, both reliably and unreliably. Finally, the video defines the roles of client and server in a network context.

Which protocol is most commonly associated with the data link layer in the TCP model?

• Ethernet

• IP version 4

• DHCP

• SMTP

How can IP addresses be assigned?

• Only dynamically

• Neither dynamically nor manually

• Only manually

• Both dynamically and manually

What is the primary function of the transport layer in the TCP model?

• Managing hardware MAC addresses

• Assigning IP addresses

• Running applications like HTTP and SMTP

• Establishing connections for data transmission

Which layer comes immediately after the transport layer in the TCP model?

• Physical layer

• Application layer

• Network layer

• Data link layer

What capability does the transport layer have regarding data transmission?

• It can send data both reliably and unreliably

• It can only send data unreliably

• It cannot send data

• It can only send data reliably