5C Flashcards
What is connection-less oriented communication?
It means data is sent from one endpoint to another without prior arrangement and no guarantees that the data will reach the recipient.
What is connection-less oriented communication also known as?
Datagram communication
Which protocol is a connection-less oriented communication?
UDP
Unlike TCP, UDP does not…?
Establish an end-to-end connection
The service provided by UDP is an ____ service that provides no guarantee that the messages or all packets sent would reach from source to destination or be protected from duplication.
unreliable
Though low in reliability UDP has less transmission time making
it _____.
Faster
UDP is used when speed is the primary importance, such as…?
real-time video conferencing, streaming audio and video, voice over IP (VOIP), music and online games.
How does UDP work?
The device at one end of the communication transmits data to the
other, without first ensuring the recipient is available and ready to receive the data.
UDP header size is…?
8 bytes
What do the UDP header fields consist of?
- Length
- Source port
- Destination port
- Checksum
Which protocols use UDP?
domain name service (DNS), DHCP, trivial file transfer protocol
(TFTP), SNMP, RIP, and VOIP