What is TCP/IP?

Eildor

I've been wondering... if I am asked in an interview to explain what TCP/IP is, how should I go about answering? Do I talk about the TCP/IP protocol suite, the reference model, or TCP over IP? I could ask the interviewer to clarify, but then risk them thinking I'm trying to be clever. How would you answer?

YFZblu

I would simply say TCP/IP is a modular framework of protocols which helps standardize network communications.

TechGuru80

Simply say..."If you don't know you should look it up!" haha.

If you want the job I would probably say what YFZblu said though...and you could say the Internet is based on the framework. Or "a working model of network communications through different layers."

Zartanasaurus

This is an entry-level interview, so give a slightly better than entry-level answer. Then offer to go more in depth if they want.

Eildor

Entry-level answer from what perspective though? TCP/IP suite, model, or TCP over IP?

Dieg0M

I would simply say its a set of communication protocols and explain briefly what TCP and IP is.

Asif Dasl

I think you are overthinking it, but I would say "Tell me when to stop!" then mention everything you know about TCP/IP. Beginning from it's the standard networking protocol to OSI model, layers, ports, TCP & UDP, handshaking. Use simple language wherever possible then get technical until you stop or they tell you to stop! lol