Chapter 3
Protocols and Models
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:
What types of rules are necessary for successful communication?
Why are protocols necessary in network communication?
What is the purpose of adhering to a protocol suite?
What is the role of standards organizations in establishing protocols for network interoperability?
How are the TCP/IP model and the OSI model used to facilitate standardization in the communication process?
How does data encapsulation allow data to be transported across a network?
How do local hosts access local resources on a network?
Key Terms
This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the glossary at the end ...
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