OSI Drag and Drop to TCP/IP

Objective:

This interactive exercise is designed to help you understand the relationship between the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) model. By matching the layers of the OSI model to their corresponding layers in the TCP/IP model, you will reinforce your knowledge of how data communication processes are structured in different networking models.

Instructions:

1. Start the Exercise:
   • You will see a list of OSI model layers on the left side of the screen.
   • On the right side, you will see empty slots labelled with the layers of the TCP/IP model.
2. Drag and Drop:
   • Click and hold on an OSI layer, then drag it to the corresponding TCP/IP layer on the right.
   • Release the mouse button to drop the OSI layer into the TCP/IP slot.
3. Match All Layers:
   • Continue matching each OSI layer with what you believe to be the correct TCP/IP layer.
4. Check Your Answers:
   • Once you have completed the matching, click the “Check Answers” button below the exercise.
   • The system will evaluate your answers.
5. Receive Feedback:
   • A message will appear indicating whether your matches are correct.
   • If correct, you’ll see a green message confirming your success.
   • If incorrect, you’ll see a red message prompting you to try again.
6. Try Again if Needed:
   • If your matches are incorrect, you can adjust your selections and check your answers again until all matches are correct.

Tips:

• Remember that multiple OSI layers may map to a single TCP/IP layer.
• Think about the functions of each layer to guide your matching process.
• Use this exercise to clarify any confusion between the conceptual OSI model and the more practical TCP/IP model.

Outcome:

By the end of this exercise, you should have a clearer understanding of how the OSI model relates to the TCP/IP model, which will aid in your overall comprehension of network protocols and data communication processes.

Good luck!