Exam 14-15

ITN (Version 7.
00) – Network Application Communications

Exam Answers 2020 2021
1. A PC is downloading a large file from a server. The TCP window is

1000 bytes. The server is sending the file using 100-byte segments.
How many segments will the server send before it requires an
acknowledgment from the PC?
o 1 segment
o 10 segments
o 100 segments
o 1000 segments
Answers Explanation & Hints:
With a window of 1000 bytes, the destination host accepts segments until all 1000 bytes of data hav
received. Then the destination host sends an acknowledgment.
2. Which factor determines TCP window size?
o the amount of data to be transmitted

o the number of services included in the TCP segment
o the amount of data the destination can process at one time
o the amount of data the source is capable of sending at one time
Window is the number of bytes that the sender will send prior to expecting an acknowledgement fro
destination device. The initial window is agreed upon during the session startup via the three-way h
between source and destination. It is determined by how much data the destination device of a TCP
able to accept and process at one time.
3. What does a client do when it has UDP datagrams to send?
o It just sends the datagrams.

o It queries the server to see if it is ready to receive data.
o It sends a simplified three-way handshake to the server.
o It sends to the server a segment with the SYN flag set to synchronize the
conversation.
When a client has UDP datagrams to send, it just sends the datagrams.
4. Which three fields are used in a UDP segment header? (Choose

three.)
o Window Size
o Length
o Source Port
o Acknowledgment Number
o Checksum
o Sequence Number
A UDP header consists of only the Source Port, Destination Port, Length, and Checksum fields. Seq
Number, Acknowledgment Number, and Window Size are TCP header fields.
5. What are two roles of the transport layer in data communication on

a network? (Choose two.)
o identifying the proper application for each communication stream

o tracking the individual communication between applications on the source and
destination hosts
o providing frame delimiting to identify bits making up a frame
o performing a cyclic redundancy check on the frame for errors
o providing the interface between applications and the underlying network over
which messages are transmitted
The transport layer has several responsibilities. The primary responsibilities include the following:
Tracking the individual communication streams between applications on the source and destination
Segmenting data at the source and reassembling the data at the destination
Identifying the proper application for each communication stream through the use of port numbers
6. What information is used by TCP to reassemble and reorder

received segments?
o port numbers
o sequence numbers
o acknowledgment numbers
o fragment numbers
At the transport layer, TCP uses the sequence numbers in the header of each TCP segment to reasse
segments into the correct order.
7. What important information is added to the TCP/IP transport layer

header to ensure communication and connectivity with a remote
network device?
o timing and synchronization

o destination and source port numbers
o destination and source physical addresses
o destination and source logical network addresses
The destination and source port numbers are used to identify exactly which protocol and process is r
responding to a request.
8. Which two characteristics are associated with UDP sessions? (Choose

two.)
o Destination devices receive traffic with minimal delay.

o Transmitted data segments are tracked.
o Destination devices reassemble messages and pass them to an application.
o Received data is unacknowledged.
o Unacknowledged data packets are retransmitted.
TCP:
· Provides tracking of transmitted data segments
· Destination devices will acknowledge received data.
· Source devices will retransmit unacknowledged data.
UDP
· Destination devices will not acknowledge received data
· Headers use very little overhead and cause minimal delay.
9. A client application needs to terminate a TCP communication session

with a server. Place the termination process steps in the order that
they will occur. (Not all options are used.)
CCNA1 v7 – ITNv7 – Modules 14 – 15 Network Application Communications Exam Answers

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In order to terminate a TCP session, the client sends to the server a segment with the FIN flag set. The server
acknowledges the client by sending a segment with the ACK flag set. The server sends a FIN to the client to
terminate the server to client session. The client acknowledges the termination by sending a segment with the AC
flag set.
10.Which flag in the TCP header is used in response to a received FIN

in order to terminate connectivity between two network devices?
o FIN
o ACK
o SYN
o RST
In a TCP session, when a device has no more data to send, it will send a segment with the FIN flag s
connected device that receives the segment will respond with an ACK to acknowledge that segment
that sent the ACK will then send a FIN message to close the connection it has with the other device.
of the FIN should be followed with the receipt of an ACK from the other device.
11.Which protocol or service uses UDP for a client-to-server
communication and TCP for server-to-server communication?
o HTTP
o FTP
o DNS
o SMTP
Some applications may use both TCP and UDP. DNS uses UDP when clients send requests to a DN
TCP when two DNS serves directly communicate.
12.What is a characteristic of UDP?
o UDP datagrams take the same path and arrive in the correct order at the
destination.
o Applications that use UDP are always considered unreliable.
o UDP reassembles the received datagrams in the order they were received.
o UDP only passes data to the network when the destination is ready to receive the
data.
UDP has no way to reorder the datagrams into their transmission order, so UDP simply reassembles
the order it was received and forwards it to the application.
13.What kind of port must be requested from IANA in order to be used

with a specific application?
o registered port
o private port
o dynamic port
o source port
Registered ports (numbers 1024 to 49151) are assigned by IANA to a requesting entity to use with s
processes or applications. These processes are primarily individual applications that a user has chos
rather than common applications that would receive a well-known port number. For example, Cisco
registered port 1985 for its Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) process.
14.Which three application layer protocols use TCP? (Choose three.)
o SMTP
o FTP
o SNMP
o HTTP
o TFTP
o DHCP
Some protocols require the reliable data transport that is provided by TCP. In addition, these protoc
have real time communication requirements and can tolerate some data loss while minimizing proto
Examples of these protocols are SMTP, FTP, and HTTP.
15.Which three statements characterize UDP? (Choose three.)
o UDP provides basic connectionless transport layer functions.

o UDP provides connection-oriented, fast transport of data at Layer 3.
o UDP relies on application layer protocols for error detection.
o UDP is a low overhead protocol that does not provide sequencing or flow control
mechanisms.
o UDP relies on IP for error detection and recovery.
o UDP provides sophisticated flow control mechanisms.
UDP is a simple protocol that provides the basic transport layer functions. It has much lower overhe
because it is not connection-oriented and does not offer the sophisticated retransmission, sequencing
control mechanisms that provide reliability.
16.Which two fields are included in the TCP header but not in the UDP
header? (Choose two.)
o window
o checksum
o source port
o destination port
o sequence number
The sequence number and window fields are included in the TCP header but not in the UDP header
17.Which field in the TCP header indicates the status of the three-way
handshake process?
o window
o reserved
o checksum
o control bits
The value in the control bits field of theTCP header indicates the progress and status of the connecti
18.Why does HTTP use TCP as the transport layer protocol?
o to ensure the fastest possible download speed

o because HTTP is a best-effort protocol
o because transmission errors can be tolerated easily
o because HTTP requires reliable delivery
When a host requests a web page, transmission reliability and completeness must be guaranteed. Th
HTTP uses TCP as its transport layer protocol.
19.Which two types of applications are best suited for UDP? (Choose
two.)
o applications that need data flow control

o applications that require reliable delivery
o applications that handle reliability themselves
o applications that need the reordering of segments
o applications that can tolerate some data loss, but require little or no delay
Applications that can tolerate some data loss, require a simple request and reply, and handle reliabil
themselves are best suited for UDP. UDP has low overhead and no requirement of reliability. TCP p
services for reliability, controlling data flow, and the reordering of segments.
20.How are port numbers used in the TCP/IP encapsulation process?
o Source port numbers and destination port numbers are not necessary when UDP
is the transport layer protocol being used for the communication.
o Source port and destination port numbers are randomly generated.
o If multiple conversations occur that are using the same service, the source port
number is used to track the separate conversations.
o Destination port numbers are assigned automatically and cannot be changed.
Both UDP and TCP use port numbers to provide a unique identifier for each conversation. Source p
are randomly generated and are used to track different conversations. Destination port numbers iden
services by using either a default port number for the service or a port number that is assigned manu
system administrator.
21.In what two situations would UDP be better than TCP as the
preferred transport protocol? (Choose two.)
o when applications need to guarantee that a packet arrives intact, in sequence, and
unduplicated
o when a faster delivery mechanism is needed
o when delivery overhead is not an issue
o when applications do not need to guarantee delivery of the data
o when destination port numbers are dynamic
UDP is a very simple transport layer protocol that does not guarantee delivery. Devices on both end
conversation are not required to keep track of the conversation. UDP is used as the transport protoco
applications that need a speedy, best-effort delivery.
22.What are three responsibilities of the transport layer? (Choose

three.)
o meeting the reliability requirements of applications, if any

o multiplexing multiple communication streams from many users or applications on
the same network
o identifying the applications and services on the client and server that should
handle transmitted data
o directing packets towards the destination network
o formatting data into a compatible form for receipt by the destination devices
o conducting error detection of the contents in frames
The transport layer has several responsibilities. Some of the primary responsibilities include the foll
Tracking the individual communication streams between applications on the source and destination
Segmenting data at the source and reassembling the data at the destination
Identifying the proper application for each communication stream through the use of port numbers
Multiplexing the communications of multiple users or applications over a single network
Managing the reliability requirements of applications
23.Which three statements describe a DHCP Discover message?
(Choose three.)
o The source MAC address is 48 ones (FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF).

o The destination IP address is 255.255.255.255.
o The message comes from a server offering an IP address.
o The message comes from a client seeking an IP address.
o All hosts receive the message, but only a DHCP server replies.
o Only the DHCP server receives the message.
When a host configured to use DHCP powers up on a network it sends a DHCPDISCOVER messag
FF-FF-FF is the L2 broadcast address. A DHCP server replies with a unicast DHCPOFFER messag
host.
24.Which two protocols may devices use in the application process that
sends email? (Choose two.)
o HTTP
o SMTP
o POP
o IMAP
o DNS
o POP3
POP, POP3, and IMAP are protocols that are used to retrieve email from servers. SMTP is the defau
that is used to send email. DNS may be used by the sender email server to find the address of the de
email server.
25.What is true about the Server Message Block protocol?
o Different SMB message types have a different format.

o Clients establish a long term connection to servers.
o SMB messages cannot authenticate a session.
o SMB uses the FTP protocol for communication.
The Server Message Block protocol is a protocol for file, printer, and directory sharing. Clients esta
term connection to servers and when the connection is active, the resources can be accessed. Every
message has the same format. The use of SMB differs from FTP mainly in the length of the sessions
messages can authenticate sessions.
26.What is the function of the HTTP GET message?
o to request an HTML page from a web server

o to send error information from a web server to a web client
o to upload content to a web server from a web client
o to retrieve client email from an email server using TCP port 110
There are three common HTTP message types:GET – used by clients to request data from the web s
POST – used by clients to upload data to a web server
PUT – used by clients to upload data to a web server
27.Which OSI layer provides the interface between the applications
used to communicate and the underlying network over which
messages are transmitted?
o application
o presentation
o session
o transport
The application layer is the layer that is closest to the end user and provides the interface between th
network and the applications used to communicate.
28.Which networking model is being used when an author uploads one

chapter document to a file server of a book publisher?
o peer-to-peer
o master-slave
o client/server
o point-to-point
In the client/server network model, a network device assumes the role of server in order to provide a
service such as file transfer and storage. In the client/server network model, a dedicated server does
be used, but if one is present, the network model being used is the client/server model. In contrast, a
network does not have a dedicated server.
29.What do the client/server and peer-to-peer network models have in

common?
o Both models have dedicated servers.

o Both models support devices in server and client roles.
o Both models require the use of TCP/IP-based protocols.
o Both models are used only in the wired network environment.
In both the client/server and peer-to-peer network models, clients and servers exist. In peer-to-peer n
dedicated server exists, but a device can assume the server role to provide information to a device se
client role.
30.In what networking model would eDonkey, eMule, BitTorrent,

Bitcoin, and LionShare be used?
o peer-to-peer
o client-based
o master-slave
o point-to-point
In a peer-to-peer networking model, data is exchanged between two network devices without the us
dedicated server. Peer-to-peer applications such as Shareaz, eDonkey, and Bitcoin allow one networ
assume the role of server, while one or more other network devices assume the role of client using t
peer application.
31.What is a common protocol that is used with peer-to-peer
applications such as WireShare, Bearshare, and Shareaza?
o Ethernet
o Gnutella
o POP
o SMTP
The Gnutella protocol is used when one user shares an entire file with another user. A person would
Gnutella-based application such as gtk-gnutella or WireShare and use that application to locate and
resources shared by others.
32.What is a key characteristic of the peer-to-peer networking model?
o wireless networking
o social networking without the Internet
o network printing using a print server
o resource sharing without a dedicated server
The peer-to-peer (P2P) networking model allows data, printer, and resource sharing without a dedic
33.The application layer of the TCP/IP model performs the functions of

what three layers of the OSI model? (Choose three.)
o physical
o session
o network
o presentation
o data link
o transport
o application
The network access layer of the TCP/IP model performs the same functions as the physical and data
of the OSI model. The internetwork layer equates to the network layer of the OSI model. The transp
the same in both models. The application layer of the TCP/IP model represents the session, presenta
application layers of the OSI model.
34.What is an example of network communication that uses the client-

server model?
o A user uses eMule to download a file that is shared by a friend after the file
location is determined.
o A workstation initiates an ARP to find the MAC address of a receiving host.
o A user prints a document by using a printer that is attached to a workstation of a
coworker.
o A workstation initiates a DNS request when the user types www.cisco.com in the
address bar of a web browser.
When a user types a domain name of a website into the address bar of a web browser, a workstation
send a DNS request to the DNS server for the name resolution process. This request is a client/serve
application. The eMule application is P2P. Sharing a printer on a workstation is a peer-to-peer netw
ARP is just a broadcast message sent by a host.
35.Which layer in the TCP/IP model is used for formatting,

compressing, and encrypting data?
o internetwork
o session
o presentation
o application
o network access
The application layer of the TCP/IP model performs the functions of three layers of the OSI model –
presentation, and session. The application layer of the TCP/IP model is the layer that provides the in
between the applications, is responsible for formatting, compressing, and encrypting data, and is use
and maintain dialogs between source and destination applications.
36.What is an advantage of SMB over FTP?
o Only with SMB can data transfers occur in both directions.

o Only SMB establishes two simultaneous connections with the client, making the
data transfer faster.
o SMB is more reliable than FTP because SMB uses TCP and FTP uses UDP.
o SMB clients can establish a long-term connection to the server.
SMB and FTP are client/server protocols that are used for file transfer. SMB allows the connecting
access resources as if they were on the local client device. SMB and FTP use the TCP protocol for c
establishment and they can transfer data in both directions. FTP requires two connections between t
the server, one for commands and replies, the other for the actual file transfer.
37.A manufacturing company subscribes to certain hosted services from

its ISP. The services that are required include hosted world wide
web, file transfer, and e-mail. Which protocols represent these three
key applications? (Choose three.)
o FTP
o HTTP
o DNS
o SNMP
o DHCP
o SMTP
The ISP uses the HTTP protocol in conjunction with hosting web pages, the FTP protocol with file
SMTP with e-mail. DNS is used to translate domain names to IP addresses. SNMP is used for netwo
management traffic. DHCP ic commonly used to manage IP addressing.
38.Which application layer protocol uses message types such as GET,

PUT, and POST?
o DNS
o DHCP
o SMTP
o HTTP
o POP3
The GET command is a client request for data from a web server. A PUT command uploads resourc
content, such as images, to a web server. A POST command uploads data files to a web server.
39.What type of information is contained in a DNS MX record?
o the FQDN of the alias used to identify a service

o the IP address for an FQDN entry
o the domain name mapped to mail exchange servers
o the IP address of an authoritative name server
MX, or mail exchange messages, are used to map a domain name to several mail exchange servers t
to the same domain.
40.Which three protocols operate at the application layer of the TCP/IP

model? (Choose three.)
o ARP
o TCP
o UDP
o FTP
o POP3
o DHCP
FTP, DHCP, and POP3 are application layer protocols. TCP and UDP are transport layer protocols.
network layer protocol.
41.Which protocol is used by a client to communicate securely with a

web server?
o SMTP
o SMB
o IMAP
o HTTPS
HTTPS is a secure form of HTTP used to access web content hosted by a web server.
42.Which applications or services allow hosts to act as client and server

at the same time?
o client/server applications
o email applications
o P2P applications
o authentication services
P2P applications allow the clients to behave as servers if needed. When using authentication service
exchange, and client/server applications, one host acts as server and the other acts as client at all tim
43.What are two characteristics of peer-to-peer networks? (Choose
two.)
o scalability
o one way data flow
o decentralized resources
o centralized user accounts
o resource sharing without a dedicated server
Peer-to-peer networks have decentralized resources because every computer can serve as both a serv
client. One computer might assume the role of server for one transaction while acting as a client for
transaction. Peer-to-peer networks can share resources among network devices without the use of a
server.
44.Which scenario describes a function provided by the transport layer?
o A student is using a classroom VoIP phone to call home. The unique identifier
burned into the phone is a transport layer address used to contact another network
device on the same network.
o A student is playing a short web-based movie with sound. The movie and sound
are encoded within the transport layer header.
o A student has two web browser windows open in order to access two web sites.
The transport layer ensures the correct web page is delivered to the correct
browser window.
o A corporate worker is accessing a web server located on a corporate network. The
transport layer formats the screen so the web page appears properly no matter
what device is being used to view the web site.
The source and destination port numbers are used to identify the correct application and window wi
application.
45.Which three layers of the OSI model provide similar network

services to those provided by the application layer of the TCP/IP
model? (Choose three.)
o physical layer
o session layer
o transport layer
o application layer
o presentation layer
o data link layer
The three upper layers of the OSI model, the session, presentation, and application layers, provide a
services similar to those provided by the TCP/IP model application layer. Lower layers of the OSI m
more concerned with data flow.
46.A PC that is communicating with a web server has a TCP window

size of 6,000 bytes when sending data and a packet size of 1,500 bytes.
Which byte of information will the web server acknowledge after it
has received two packets of data from the PC?
o 3001
o 6001
o 4500
o 6000
has received three packets of data from the PC?
o 4501
o 6001
o 6000
o 4500
has received four packets of data from the PC?
o 6001
o 3001
o 1501
o 1500
has received four packets of data from the PC?
o 6001
o 3001
o 3000
o 1500
o 3001
o 4501
o 3000
o 1500
o 3001
o 4501
o 4500
o 1500
o 3001
o 6001
o 4500
o 3000
o 3001
o 6001
o 6000
o 3000
o 4501
o 6001
o 6000
o 3000
o 4501
o 6001
o 1500
o 4500
56.A client creates a packet to send to a server. The client is requesting
TFTP service. What number will be used as the destination port
number in the sending packet?
o 69
o 67
o 53
o 80
FTP service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 21
o 69
o 67
o 80
SSH service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 22
o 69
o 67
o 80
HTTP service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 80
o 67
o 53
o 69
POP3 service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 110
o 67
o 53
o 69
telnet service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 23
o 443
o 161
o 110
POP3 service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 110
o 443
o 161
o 80
SNMP service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 161
o 443
o 110
o 80
SMTP service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 25
o 443
o 161
o 110
HTTPS service. What number will be used as the destination port
o 443
o 161
o 110
o 80

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ITN (Version 7.

00) – Network Application Communications

1. A PC is downloading a large file from a server. The TCP window is

2. Which factor determines TCP window size?

o the amount of data to be transmitted

3. What does a client do when it has UDP datagrams to send?

o It just sends the datagrams.

4. Which three fields are used in a UDP segment header? (Choose

5. What are two roles of the transport layer in data communication on

o identifying the proper application for each communication stream

6. What information is used by TCP to reassemble and reorder

7. What important information is added to the TCP/IP transport layer

o timing and synchronization

8. Which two characteristics are associated with UDP sessions? (Choose

o Destination devices receive traffic with minimal delay.

9. A client application needs to terminate a TCP communication session

CCNA1 v7 – ITNv7 – Modules 14 – 15 Network Application Communications Exam Answers

10.Which flag in the TCP header is used in response to a received FIN

12.What is a characteristic of UDP?

13.What kind of port must be requested from IANA in order to be used

14.Which three application layer protocols use TCP? (Choose three.)

15.Which three statements characterize UDP? (Choose three.)

o UDP provides basic connectionless transport layer functions.

18.Why does HTTP use TCP as the transport layer protocol?

o to ensure the fastest possible download speed

o applications that need data flow control

20.How are port numbers used in the TCP/IP encapsulation process?

22.What are three responsibilities of the transport layer? (Choose

o meeting the reliability requirements of applications, if any

o The source MAC address is 48 ones (FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF).

25.What is true about the Server Message Block protocol?

o Different SMB message types have a different format.

26.What is the function of the HTTP GET message?

o to request an HTML page from a web server

28.Which networking model is being used when an author uploads one

29.What do the client/server and peer-to-peer network models have in

o Both models have dedicated servers.

30.In what networking model would eDonkey, eMule, BitTorrent,

32.What is a key characteristic of the peer-to-peer networking model?

33.The application layer of the TCP/IP model performs the functions of

34.What is an example of network communication that uses the client-

35.Which layer in the TCP/IP model is used for formatting,

36.What is an advantage of SMB over FTP?

o Only with SMB can data transfers occur in both directions.

37.A manufacturing company subscribes to certain hosted services from

38.Which application layer protocol uses message types such as GET,

39.What type of information is contained in a DNS MX record?

o the FQDN of the alias used to identify a service

40.Which three protocols operate at the application layer of the TCP/IP

41.Which protocol is used by a client to communicate securely with a

42.Which applications or services allow hosts to act as client and server

44.Which scenario describes a function provided by the transport layer?

45.Which three layers of the OSI model provide similar network

46.A PC that is communicating with a web server has a TCP window

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