1.3.2 Protocols and Layers Flashcards

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1
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What is a wired connection between devices?

A

Physical connection

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2
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What are examples of a wired connection?

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Ethernet cable, used to connect to NICs, routers and switches

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3
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How many gigabytes per second can wired connection handle?

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100

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What is a wireless connection?

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use of radio waves to transmit a signal or message between compatible devices.

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What does a wireless local area network signal to modern devices?

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2.4 to 5GHz

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6
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What is Bluetooth?

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a short range, wireless, personal network technology standard (10m)

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7
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When is Bluetooth commonly used?

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wireless speakers
headphones
game controllers

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What is the need for encryption?

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Prevents unauthorised external access

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9
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What does a encrypted file require to access it?

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Key or passwords

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10
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What do current Wi-Fi encryption standards use?

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Wired equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Wi-Fi-Protected Access (WPA, WPA2, WPA3)

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11
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What is wired equivalent privacy

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oldest and least secure standard. Easily hacked and not recommended on modern devices.

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What is Wi-Fi-Protected Access?

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combines encryption with a secure password to protect WLAN access. WPA3 is most recent + secure.

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What is an IP address?

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Assigned to network devices to allow data transfer across the Internet using the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/IP.

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Qualities of an IP address?

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Are described as static if permanently assigned to a key network device.
Are described as dynamic if assigned by router within a network and can change each time the network is restarted.
Normally stored as four denary numbers.

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How is it possible to use operating systems and applications across multiple devices?

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Because manufacturers and program developers conform to certain agreed standards.

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16
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What do Hardware Standards include?

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Common interface or charging sockets, motherboard compatibility and communication connectivity

17
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What do Software Standards include?

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Common file types, operating systems and web browsing formats.

18
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What are all the Network Protocols?

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TCP/IP
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTPS (HTTP Secure)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
POP (Post Office Protocol)
IMAP (Internet Message Action Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

19
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What does HTTP stand for?

A

Hypertext Transfer Protocol

20
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What does HTTPS stand for?

A

HTTP Secure

21
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What does FTP stand for?

A

File Transfer Protocol

22
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What does POP stand for?

A

Post Office Protocol

23
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What does IMAP stand for?

A

Internet Message Action Protocol

24
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What does SMTP stand for?

A

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

25
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What is TCP/IP?

A

A set of protocols that allow computers on multiple networks, including the internet, to transmit and receive data packets

26
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What is HTTP?

A

Rules followed by web servers and web clients, or browsers, which host, and present websites based on our requests

27
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What is HTTPS?

A

Encrypts communication between server and client – makes secure online shopping and banking possible

28
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What is FTP?

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Used to connect clients and servers across a network to exchange files. Traditionally used to upload files to a web server

29
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What is POP?

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Used to log in to and retrieve email messages from a mail server. When connected, all messages are downloaded to that device.

30
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What is IMAP?

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Allow access to an email server but, rather than downloading messages, they are simply read. Allows synchronised access from multiple devices, unlike POP.

31
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What is SMTP?

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Used to send emails messages to an email server rather than to receive messages

32
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What are layers?

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set of protocols with specific functions.

33
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What layers can data be transmitted between?

A

Adjacent layers

34
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What is an Application Layer?

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Data relevant to web browsers and email clients – HTTP, FTP, SMTP

35
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What is a Transport Layer?

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Ensures that data is sent and received correctly between network hosts - TCP

36
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What is an Internet/Network Layer?

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Communicates the IP addresses of all devices used in data traffic between network routers - IP

37
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What is a Data Link Layer?

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Concerned with physical data transfer over cables - Ethernet