Title: Chapter 9: Transport Layer
Course: RITA MC - CISCO I > Section: Course Outline and Objectives

Transport Layer

Outline and Objectives

This chapter looks at the processes described in the OSI transport layer and how it accepts data from the application layer and prepare it for addressing at the network layer. A source computer communicates with a receiving computer to decide how to break up data into segments, how to make sure none of the segments get lost, and how to verify all the segments arrived.

Learning Objectives for Chapter 9

- Describe the purpose of the transport layer in managing the transportation of data in end-to-end communication.
- Describe characteristics of the TCP and UDP protocols, including port numbers and their uses.
- Explain how TCP session establishment and termination processes facilitate reliable communication.
- Explain how TCP protocol data units are transmitted and acknowledged to guarantee delivery.
- Describe the UDP client processes to establish communication with a server.
- Compare features of UDP and TCP.

Perform the following tasks in order to complete this chapter:

- Launch the Chapter 9 learning module
- Complete the activity to practice terms and concepts
- Complete the Chapter 9 Quiz
- Review the Chapter 9 Appendix for supplemental content
- Complete the Chapter 9 Exam

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