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At the destination host, which of the following OSI model layers will discard a segment with a bad checksum in the UDP header?
Suggested Answer: C
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36 comments · newest first
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Shawana
10 months ago
Yup, bad checksums get dropped at the Transport layer for sure!
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Jame
11 months ago
Just to clarify, the Data link layer doesn't deal with UDP.
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Ivette
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought it might be the Session layer.
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Van
11 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right answer!
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Angella
11 months ago
It's the Transport layer that handles UDP checksums.
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Roosevelt
12 months ago
I keep mixing up the layers, but I feel like the Data link layer is more about framing, not checksums.
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Eleonore
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think it was about how the Transport layer discards segments with issues. So, maybe C again?
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Chi
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about checksums being handled at the Transport layer too.
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Norah
1 year ago
I think the Transport layer is responsible for checking the UDP header, so it might be C.
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Latanya
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. The network layer handles IP addresses and routing, the data link layer deals with the physical network, and the session layer is above the transport layer. So I'm going to go with C, the transport layer.
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Candra
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the OSI model layers have different responsibilities, but I'm not sure which one specifically deals with the UDP header checksum.
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Alysa
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C. The transport layer is responsible for handling the UDP header and checksum.
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Shenika
1 year ago
I feel confident that the answer is C. The transport layer, which includes protocols like TCP and UDP, is responsible for end-to-end data integrity, including checksums.
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Vivan
1 year ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I know zero-day vulnerabilities are a big concern, but I'm not totally sure if that's the exact term they're looking for here. I might have to do a quick review of the definitions before answering.
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Lashawn
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options mention different types of cash flows and activities, but I want to make sure I understand which ones are the primary focus of the cash flow statement. I'll need to review my notes to be sure.
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Sommer
1 year ago
Wait, which windows are we supposed to choose again? I'm a bit confused.
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Makeda
1 year ago
Haha, who even uses UDP these days? Just kidding. But seriously, the transport layer is definitely the one that's going to catch those bad checksums. Gotta love those low-level protocol details!
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Jenifer
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C) Transport. I mean, the network layer is for addressing and routing, and the data link is for physical transmission. The transport layer is where the magic happens with things like ports and checksums.
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Lisbeth
1 year ago
Exactly, the transport layer is where the segment with a bad checksum would be discarded.
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Hillary
1 year ago
So, the correct answer would be C) Transport.
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Corrina
1 year ago
Yeah, the transport layer is where the UDP header is checked for errors like a bad checksum.
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Daniela
1 year ago
I think you're right, the transport layer is responsible for handling things like checksums.
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Ruthann
1 year ago
C) Transport, of course. The network layer is all about routing, the data link is for local delivery, and the session layer is for establishing and maintaining connections. This one's a no-brainer!
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Germaine
1 year ago
C) Transport
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Una
1 year ago
B) Data link
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Mindy
1 year ago
C) Transport
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Fabiola
1 year ago
B) Data link
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Rashida
1 year ago
A) Network
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Melodie
1 year ago
A) Network
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Adria
1 year ago
I was tempted to choose B) Data link, but you're right, the transport layer is the one that handles this. Gotta love those pesky UDP checksums!
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Dominga
1 year ago
The correct answer is C) Transport. The transport layer is responsible for end-to-end data integrity, and it will discard any segments with a bad checksum.
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Jacqueline
1 year ago
B: Thanks for the information!
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Eladia
1 year ago
A: The correct answer is C) Transport.
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Kimberely
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be A) Network because it deals with routing and addressing.
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Jeanice
2 years ago
I agree with Ashton, because the transport layer is responsible for error checking and correction.
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Ashton
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is C) Transport.