7.2.10 The four-layer TCP/IP model to describe how applications communicate over a network, including the function and related protocols of each layer

Question 1

State:

The 4 layers in the TCP/IP Model, in order

Answer 1

Application, Transport, Internet, Network Access/Network Interface

Question 2

Explain:

Purpose of application layer

Answer 2

Provides applications with the means to access the services of the other layers and defiens the protocols used by the applications to exchange data

Question 3

Explain:

Purpose of transport layer

Answer 3

Provides application layer with session and datagram communication services

Question 4

Explain:

Purpose of internet layer

Answer 4

Provides addressing, packaging and routing functions

Question 5

Explain:

Purpose of network access layer

Answer 5

Physical interface between the host system and the network hardware

Question 6

Fill The Blank:

The …………………………. …………… Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the protocol used for communication beteen computers on the ………….. and defines how devices should be ……………….. to the internet and how data is ………………………. between them.

Answer 6

Transmission, Control, Internet, Connected, Transmitted