Cisco NE Module 6 - Network Design and the Access Layer

Question 1

Encapsulation

Each computer message is encapsulated in a specific format, called a f________, before it is sent over the network.

Answer 1

frame

Question 2

Encapsulation

A frame acts like an e__________; it provides the address of the intended destination and the address of the source host.

Answer 2

A frame acts like an envelope; it provides the address of the intended destination and the address of the source host.

Question 3

Encapsulation

The process of placing one message format (the letter) inside another message format (the envelope) is called encapsulation.
D__-e__________ occurs when the process is reversed by the recipient and the letter is removed from the envelope.

Answer 3

de-encapsulation