Networking Modules Flashcards
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Q: What is the purpose of networking models?
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A: To describe the communication and transfer of data between hosts.
2
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Q: What is a Protocol Data Unit (PDU)?
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A: A format for data exchanged between devices in a layered system.
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Q: What is encapsulation in networking?
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A: The process of adding a header to the PDU from the upper layer during data transmission.
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Q: What role does encapsulation play in data transmission?
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A: It controls and identifies the packet at each layer.
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Q: What is decapsulation?
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A: The process of unpacking the data at each layer with the header information at the receiver’s end.
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Q: Why are both OSI and TCP/IP models important for penetration testers?
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A: They help understand and analyze network traffic in detail.
