sc160a

1.     Give a generic definition of what a protocol is (not related to the internet). (Knowledge)

2.     Using the definition you just found explain how TCP and IP fit that definition. (Evaluation)

3.     What is the responsibility of the TCP part of the TCP/IP protocol suite? (Comprehension)

4.     What is the responsibility of the IP part of the TCP/IP protocol suite? (Comprehension)

5.     In order for IP addresses to useful to humans they are translated from words to their IP address by a DNS server. How do these two elements work together? (Comprehension)

As always you will be graded on completeness of answers (question one will take one paragraph and the rest  will take 1 - 2 paragraphs for each question), grammar, and spelling.