TCP/IP Transport Protocols Flashcards by Esiayo Alegbe

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What are the types of TCP/IP transport protocols?

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TCP, UDP

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Which TCP/IP layer do these protocols run at?

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Transport layer

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What does TCP stand for?

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Transmission control protocol.

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What does UDP stand for?

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User Diagram Protocol.

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Compare the reliability of TCP with UDP.

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TCP is more reliable due to its use of sequence numbers, specialised headers, and advanced error prevention.

UDP only includes a checksum and basic information such as source and dest ports.

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Why would UDP be used over TCP?

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UDP’s simplicity enables for faster connections and simpler implementations.

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