AMU 2026 — Computer PYQ
AMU | Computer | 2026The transport layer protocols used for real time multimedia, file transfer, DNS and email, respectively are
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
TCP, UDP, UDP and TCP
- B.
UDP, TCP, TCP and UDP
- C.
UDP, TCP, UDP and TCP
(Correct Answer) - D.
TCP, UDP, TCP and UDP
UDP, TCP, UDP and TCP
Explanation
To find the correct sequence, we can map each application layer service to its corresponding underlying Transport Layer protocol based on its operational requirements (reliability vs. speed):
Application Service | Transport Protocol | Reason for Protocol Choice |
Real-time multimedia | UDP | Video streaming and VoIP prioritize speed and low latency over minor packet loss. A dropped frame is better than a delayed frame. |
File transfer (FTP) | TCP | File transfers require absolute accuracy and error-free data delivery. A single missing bit can corrupt the entire file. |
DNS (Domain Name System) | UDP | DNS queries need to be lightning-fast. A simple request-response mechanism works perfectly with the low-overhead nature of UDP. |
Email (SMTP) | TCP | Email communication mandates reliable, connection-oriented data streaming to prevent data corruption or loss of messages. |
Mapping them sequentially in the exact order requested in image_da3873.png:
Real-time multimedia⟶UDP
File transfer⟶TCP
DNS⟶UDP
Email⟶TCP
This sequential configuration gives the sequence UDP, TCP, UDP, and TCP, which matches option (c) perfectly.
