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Chapter 6 - Transport Layer

Chapter 6 discusses the Transport Layer of the OSI model, focusing on its role in ensuring reliable data transfer and identifying applications through port numbers. It covers key protocols such as TCP and UDP, their features, and mechanisms like the Three-way handshake and flow control. The chapter also addresses various technical aspects including port numbers, error detection, and the suitability of protocols for different applications.

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Chapter 6 - Transport Layer

Chapter 6 discusses the Transport Layer of the OSI model, focusing on its role in ensuring reliable data transfer and identifying applications through port numbers. It covers key protocols such as TCP and UDP, their features, and mechanisms like the Three-way handshake and flow control. The chapter also addresses various technical aspects including port numbers, error detection, and the suitability of protocols for different applications.

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Chapter 6: Transport Layer

6.1 What is the main role of the Transport Layer in the OSI model?

A. Routing packets

B. Ensuring reliable data transfer

C. Encrypting data

D. Managing physical connections

6.2 Which of the following is a Transport Layer protocol?

A. IP

B. UDP

C. ICMP

D. ARP

6.3 What does TCP stand for?

A. Transmission Control Protocol

B. Transport Communication Protocol

C. Terminal Control Process

D. Transmission Core Protocol

6.4 Which feature distinguishes TCP from UDP?

A. Connectionless communication
B. No error checking

C. Reliable data delivery

D. Faster transmission speed

6.5 UDP is best suited for which type of application?

A. File downloads requiring accuracy

B. Real-time video streaming

C. Secure web browsing

D. Email transmission

6.6 How many bits are used for a port number in the Transport Layer?

A. 8 bits

B. 16 bits

C. 32 bits

D. 64 bits

6.7 What does TCP use to maintain the correct order of data?

A. Checksum

B. Sequence Number

C. Port Address

D. Acknowledgment Code
6.8 What is the purpose of the TCP "Three-way handshake"?

A. To terminate a connection

B. To establish a connection

C. To resend lost packets

D. To encrypt data

6.9 Which Transport Layer protocol does not ensure reliability?

A. TCP

B. UDP

C. SCTP

D. DCCP

6.10 In TCP, what is the role of the ACK flag?

A. To request retransmission

B. To acknowledge received data

C. To initiate a connection

D. To close a connection

6.11 What is the maximum size of a TCP segment (including headers)?

A. 536 bytes
B. 1500 bytes

C. 65,535 bytes

D. 1,460 bytes

6.12 Why is UDP faster than TCP?

A. It uses fewer ports

B. It lacks error checking and retransmission

C. It guarantees packet delivery

D. It has a larger header

6.13 What is multiplexing in the Transport Layer?

A. Combining multiple data streams into one connection

B. Splitting data into smaller packets

C. Encrypting multiple packets

D. Routing data to multiple destinations

6.14 Which mechanism in TCP helps avoid network overload?

A. Flow Control

B. Congestion Control

C. Error Correction

D. Packet Fragmentation
6.15 What is the default port number for TCP-based FTP data transfer?

A. 20

B. 21

C. 23

D. 25

6.16 What does the TCP header contain to detect errors?

A. Sequence Number

B. Checksum

C. Port Number

D. Window Size

6.17 Which Transport Layer protocol is connection-oriented?

A. UDP

B. TCP

C. IP

D. ICMP

6.18 What is the purpose of the TCP window size?

A. To limit the number of ports


B. To control the amount of unacknowledged data

C. To set the packet size

D. To determine the timeout period

6.19 Which step is NOT part of the TCP Three-way handshake?

A. SYN

B. ACK

C. FIN

D. SYN-ACK

6.20 What happens if a TCP segment is lost during transmission?

A. The sender retransmits it

B. The receiver ignores it

C. The connection is terminated

D. UDP takes over

6.21 Which port is used by TCP for Telnet?

A. 22

B. 23

C. 25

D. 80
6.22 What does the Transport Layer use to identify applications?

A. IP addresses

B. MAC addresses

C. Port numbers

D. Sequence numbers

6.23 In TCP, what does the FIN flag indicate?

A. Start of a connection

B. End of a connection

C. Acknowledgment of data

D. Retransmission request

6.24 Which protocol is more suitable for real-time applications like VoIP?

A. TCP

B. UDP

C. SCTP

D. IP

6.25 What is the purpose of the TCP sliding window?

A. To encrypt data
B. To manage flow control

C. To assign port numbers

D. To fragment packets

6.26 Which Transport Layer protocol supports both reliability and low overhead?

A. UDP

B. TCP

C. SCTP

D. DCCP

6.27 What is the default port for SMTP over TCP?

A. 21

B. 25

C. 53

D. 80

6.28 In TCP, what does RST stand for?

A. Reset

B. Restart

C. Request

D. Retransmit
6.29 Which Transport Layer protocol is used for HTTP?

A. UDP

B. TCP

C. ICMP

D. IP

6.30 What is the typical size of a TCP header without options?

A. 20 bytes

B. 8 bytes

C. 16 bytes

D. 32 bytes

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