Best-effort delivery service


Answer the following about communication protocols:

(a) IP (Internet Protocol) is described as a "best-effort delivery service." What exactly does this mean? What is the consequence if the "best effort" fails?

(b) Explain how UDP (User Datagram Protocol) differs from IP as a transport mechanism.

(c) Finally, describe the added capability TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) provides for data transport.

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