WBJECA 2025 — Computer PYQ
WBJECA | Computer | 2025In the TCP/IP model, _____ is responsible for determining the best path for data packets to travel across interconnected networks.
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Application Layer
- B.
Transport Layer
- C.
Internet Layer
(Correct Answer) - D.
Network Access Layer
Internet Layer
Explanation
In the TCP/IP networking model, the Internet Layer is the layer responsible for logical addressing, routing, and path determination. It ensures that packets are delivered across different networks by selecting the optimal route from the source to the destination.
The routing decision can be expressed as finding the path P that minimizes the total cost C across a sequence of hops h:
Min(C)=i=1∑ncost(hi)
Where cost(hi) is the metric associated with a specific link or network segment. The Internet Layer utilizes protocols like IP (Internet Protocol) to handle this packet forwarding. If we denote the packet arrival time as Ta and departure time as Td, the layer ensures the efficiency of travel:
ΔT=Ta−Td
By minimizing ΔT through efficient path selection, the Internet Layer maintains network stability and connectivity.
Application Layer: Provides network services directly to end-user applications (e.g., HTTP, FTP).
Transport Layer: Responsible for end-to-end communication, reliability, and flow control (e.g., TCP, UDP).
Network Access Layer: Handles the physical transmission of data and hardware addressing (MAC addresses) on the local link.
