Module 3 (PPT) Flashcards
What are the three elements to any communication?
source (sender)
destination (receiver)
channel (media)
____ must use established rules or agreements to govern the conversation
Individuals
What are the common computer protocols that must be in agreement and include the followring requirementsL
- Message encoding
- Message formatting and encapsulation
- Message size
- Message timing
- Message delivery options
is the process of converting information into another acceptable form for transimission
Encoding
Reverses the process to interpret the information
Decoding
When a message is sent, it must use a ____ or structure
Specific format
Message ___ depend on the type of message and the channel that is used to deliver the mssage
Formats
Encoding between hosts must be in an appropriate format for the ___
Medium
Messages sent across the network are converted into ___
bits
The ___ are encoded into a pattern of light, sound, or electrical impulses.
Bits
The ___ host must decode the signals to interpret the message
Destination
Manages the rate of data transmission and defines how much information can be sent and the speed at which it can be delivered
Flow control
Manages how long a device waits when it does not hear a reply from the destination
Response Timeout
Determines when someone can send a message
Access Method
There may be various rules governing issues like “____”
Collisions
This is when more than one device sends traffic at the sam time and the messages become corrupt
Collisions
Ont to one communication
Unicast
One to many, typically not all
Multicast
One to all communication
Broadcast
Are used in IPv4 networks, but are not an option for IPv6.
Broadcast
Documents may use the ____, typically a circle, to represent all devices
node icon
Define a common set of rules
network protocols
Network protocols can be implemented on devices in:
- Software
- Hardware
Both
Network protocols have their own:
- Function
- Format
- Rules