Introduction The Transport Layer in the TCP/IP model is vital for ensuring the reliable delivery of data between applications running on different hosts. TCP provides a robust, connection-oriented service that guarantees the delivery and order of data, while UDP offers a lightweight, connectionless service for applications where speed and efficiency Read more…
Introduction of TCP/IP Network Layer The TCP/IP Network Layer is often referred to as the Internet Layer. The TCP/IP Network Layer provides the essential functions of addressing, routing, and packet forwarding to enable seamless data exchange across vast and interconnected networks, making the global internet possible. Definition of TCP/IP Network Layer Read more…
Introduction This layer is the lowest layer in the TCP/IP model. Features This layer contains the protocols that the computer uses to deliver data to the other computers and devices that are attached to the network via a cable or other media. Functions The protocols of this layer perform three Read more…
History The history of TCP/IP can be traced back to the 1960s when the U.S. Department of Defense started a research project to develop a robust communication protocol that could withstand nuclear attacks. The project was called the ARPANET, and its goal was to create a decentralized network that could Read more…
List of Top Popular Reference Books of Computer Fundamental SLNo Book's Name Author's Name Publications 01. Fundamental of Computers V. Rajaraman PHI Publication 02. IT Principles & Application Ray & Acharya PHI Publication 03. Information Technology and its Applications in Business Reema Thareja Oxford University Press(OUP) 04. Fundamental of IT Read more…
Lists of some common Terminology of Computer Fundamentals Data Originally, data is the plural of the Latin word datum, from a dare, meaning ‘give’. The word ‘Data’ refers to any raw collection of facts, figures, symbols, and statistics that can be input, stored, processed, and output by a computer system. It can take Read more…
There are several topics of Interview Questions in Computer Fundamentals explained below – Fundamentals of Computers Ques. : What is Hardware? Ques. : What is Software? Ques. : Explain types of Computer Software. Ques. : What are the three types of language processors/translators? Ques. : What is Firmware? Ques. : Read more…
There are several topics of difference between computer fundamentals are described below – Difference Between Computer Hardware and Software Slno. Hardware Software 1. It is physical parts of the computer. It is set of instructions given to the computer systematically. 2. We can touch, see and feel hardware of a Read more…
Output Units Output Units or devices display the result of input data or signals after processing it. Output is the process of producing results from the data for getting useful information. Output devices display information on the screen (monitor) or the printer and send information to other computers. Output devices Read more…
Introduction of Memory Units Memory Units are also known as Memory Systems. Computer memory is the physical device/component where the computer holds data, information, and programs either temporarily or permanently that are in use. When the data or information is kept in memory the CPU can access it much more Read more…