The TCP/IP model (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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How many layers does the TCP/IP model consist of?
How many layers does the TCP/IP model consist of?
Four
What is the key principle of the TCP/IP model regarding how layers operate?
What is the key principle of the TCP/IP model regarding how layers operate?
Layer independence
When sending data, which direction does it move through the TCP/IP stack?
When sending data, which direction does it move through the TCP/IP stack?
Down the stack
Which protocol is used for web browsing in the Application layer?
Which protocol is used for web browsing in the Application layer?
HTTP/HTTPS
Which Application layer protocol is used for sending emails?
Which Application layer protocol is used for sending emails?
SMTP
What does the Transport layer add to packets when sending data?
What does the Transport layer add to packets when sending data?
Sequence numbers & checksums
What does TCP do when it detects missing or damaged packets?
What does TCP do when it detects missing or damaged packets?
Requests retransmission
What is the primary responsibility of the Internet layer?
What is the primary responsibility of the Internet layer?
Routing of data
What does the Internet layer add to packet headers when sending?
What does the Internet layer add to packet headers when sending?
Source & destination IP addresses
What does the Link layer convert binary data into when sending?
What does the Link layer convert binary data into when sending?
Electrical, light or radio signals
Which protocol operates at the Link layer for wired networks?
Which protocol operates at the Link layer for wired networks?
Ethernet
What information do the headers added by each layer contain?
What information do the headers added by each layer contain?
Information for that layer's function