Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 — Question 157

What is the Transport layer of the TCP/IP model responsible for?

Answer options

• A. It transports packets as datagrams along different routes to reach their destination.
• B. It manages the flow of data between two hosts to ensure that the packets are correctly assembled and delivered to the target application.
• C. It defines the protocols that are used to exchange data between networks and how host programs interact with the Application layer.
• D. It deals with all aspects of the physical components of network connectivity and connects with different network types.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is accurate because the Transport layer is responsible for managing the flow of data and ensuring that packets are correctly assembled and delivered to the application layer. Option A describes the Network layer's function of routing packets, C refers to the Application layer's role in protocol definition, and D pertains to the Physical layer's responsibilities regarding network hardware.