Packets and Frames

Packets and Frames

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Computers

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

James Dupage

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Packets and frames are small pieces of data that form larger messages.

Back

Packets and frames are different in the OSI model. A frame is at layer 2, the data link layer, and does not contain IP addresses.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Encapsulation in networking

Back

Encapsulation involves wrapping data with protocol information at each layer of the OSI model. It is used to handle IP addresses and packets.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Efficiency of packets in data communication

Back

Packets allow efficient data communication across networks by reducing bottlenecks compared to sending large messages.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Reconstruction of images from packets

Back

Images are sent as small packets and reconstructed on the receiving computer to form the final image.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Importance of standardization in networking

Back

Standardization ensures that packets are handled correctly across billions of devices, preventing breakdowns in communication.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Role of headers in Internet Protocol packets

Back

Headers contain additional information for data being sent across a network, ensuring proper handling and delivery.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Time to Live

Back

This field sets an expiry timer for the packet to not clog up your network if it never manages to reach a host or escape.

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