Practice - Transport Layer Protocols: TCP and UDP - A Comparative Analysis
Practice Questions
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What type of protocol is TCP?
💡 Hint: It establishes a connection before data transfer.
What is the primary advantage of UDP?
💡 Hint: It does not set up a connection.
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Which protocol is connection-oriented?
💡 Hint: Think about the terms 'connection-oriented' and 'connectionless'.
True or False: UDP guarantees the delivery of data.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of UDP.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where data integrity is crucial for user experience, explain why TCP is chosen over UDP. Discuss the implications of packet loss in both protocols.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of unreliable vs reliable communication.
Create a diagram that illustrates the TCP three-way handshake process and contrasts it with how UDP transmits data without a handshake.
💡 Hint: Think about how connections differ in structure and purpose.
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