Types & Methods of Data Transmission Flashcards
1
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What are packets?
A
Packets are small chunks of data that make up a larger piece of data that has been broken down by TCP protocol so that it can be transmitted over the internet.
2
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What does TCP stand for?
A
Transmission Control Protocol
3
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What are the three components of a Packet?
A
Header, Payload, Trailer
4
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What is a payload
A
The actual data being transported
5
Q
What information is typically included in a packet header?
A
Source IP address, destination IP address, and packet number
6
Q
What is a parity bit?
A
A bit added to a packet to check that no bits have been flipped.
6
Q
What is the purpose of error checking in packets?
A
Ensure that when a packet is received there is no or minimal corruption of data
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