Practice - Structure of an IP Datagram: The Packet's Blueprint
Practice Questions
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What are the two main parts of an IP datagram?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is needed for routing and what carries the actual data.
What field in the IPv4 header prevents datagrams from looping indefinitely?
💡 Hint: This field counts down as packets move through the network.
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What is the main purpose of the IP header?
💡 Hint: Think about what details are necessary for a packet to travel across networks.
True or False: The maximum size of an IPv4 datagram is 32,767 bytes.
💡 Hint: Remember the total length field specifically indicates this information.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where an IP datagram needs to be fragmented, explain how the Flags and Fragment Offset fields cooperate to ensure all fragments can be properly reassembled.
💡 Hint: Consider how data is transmitted over different network sizes.
Critically evaluate the design choices behind the IPv6 header compared to IPv4, especially regarding processing speed and error handling.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the trade-offs between efficiency and error management.
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