Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the TCP and UDP characteristics from the left onto the supporting protocols on the right. Not all options are used. Answer:

The correct answer is uses sequence numbers; relies on acknowledgment packets; ensures data integrity; supports real-time applications; connectionless at transport layer; minimal error checking. TCP characteristics include 'uses sequence numbers,' 'relies on acknowledgment packets,' and 'ensures data integrity' because TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that tracks packet order, requires ACKs for delivery confirmation, and guarantees reliable data transfer. UDP charac

Submitted by fernanda_arg· Mar 5, 2026Network Fundamentals - Understanding the differences between TCP and UDP transport layer protocols, their characteristics, use cases, and position within the OSI model. This aligns with CompTIA Network+/CCNA Domain: Network Fundamentals (e.g., CCNA 20% Network Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+ Domain 1.0).

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Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the TCP and UDP characteristics from the left onto the supporting protocols on the right. Not all options are used. Answer:

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uses sequence numberssupports real-time applicationsrelies on acknowledgment packetsoperates on OSI Layer 3connectionless at transport layerminimal error checkingensures data integrity

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uses sequence numbers
relies on acknowledgment packets
ensures data integrity
supports real-time applications
connectionless at transport layer
minimal error checking

Explanation

TCP characteristics include 'uses sequence numbers,' 'relies on acknowledgment packets,' and 'ensures data integrity' because TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that tracks packet order, requires ACKs for delivery confirmation, and guarantees reliable data transfer. UDP characteristics include 'supports real-time applications,' 'connectionless at transport layer,' and 'minimal error checking' because UDP sacrifices reliability for speed, making it ideal for streaming/VoIP/gaming where low latency matters more than guaranteed delivery. The unused option 'operates on OSI Layer 3' is incorrect for both protocols because both TCP and UDP operate at OSI Layer 4 (Transport Layer), not Layer 3 (Network Layer).

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#TCP vs UDP#Transport Layer Protocols#OSI Model#Network Fundamentals

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