14 marks
The TCP/IP protocol may be viewed as a stack that contains four layers: Application, Transport, Internet, Link.
Describe how the layers of the TCP/IP protocol stack interact with each other.
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Protocols (Cambridge (CIE) A Level Computer Science): Exam Questions
Exam code: 9618
30 mins6 questions
2a4 marks
Name and describe two protocols used by the Application Layer of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
Protocol 1
Description
Protocol 2
Description
2b3 marks
Explain the purpose and function of the Application Layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite.
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3a2 marks
The TCP/IP protocol suite has four layers:
Transport, Application, Link, Internet
Complete the diagram to show the correct order for these layers.
3b2 marks
Describe the function of the Transport layer.
3c2 marks
Outline one protocol that is associated with the Application layer.
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4a2 marks
Outline why protocols are essential for communication between computers.
4b2 marks
State the names of two different protocols associated with the sending and receiving of emails between computers
Sending.......................................................................
Receiving....................................................................
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5a4 marks
Draw one line to connect each protocol to its most appropriate use.
5b2 marks
Outline the purpose of the Link layer in the TCP/IP protocol suite.
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63 marks
Complete the following paragraph about a protocol suite, using words from the given list.
Some words are not used.
BitTorrent circuit switching layered link list
peer‑to‑peer queue stack star TCP/IP
The protocols in a ............................................................................. determine
the interconnectivity rules for a .............................................................................
network model such as the .............................................................................
model.
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