2.2.5-Application Protocols

Question 1

What is Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)?

Answer 1

HTTP defines how data should be exchanged between clients and the server. This is an application-layer protocol for transferring hypermedia documents.

Question 2

What is File transfer protocol (FTP)?

Answer 2

Used to transfer files from a server to client.

Question 3

What is FTP used for?

Answer 3

Used to download or transfer files

Question 4

What is Internet Message Access Protocol?

Answer 4

IMAP: For retrieving emails from a mail server. Doesn’t download emails on your device.

Question 5

What does IMAP allow to happen?

Answer 5

• Emails stay in sync.
• Actions on your device are synced with the server.
• Inboxes remain consistent across multiple devices.

Question 6

Why is IMAP becoming more popular than POP?

Answer 6

Because of its ability to sync multiple devices.

Question 7

What is Post Office Protocol?

Answer 7

Used to get emails from a mail server. Downloads emails on your device.

Question 8

What is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol?

Answer 8

Defines how emails are sent from an e-mail client to a mail server. Almost all emails are sent using SMTP.

Question 9

What is TCP/IP?

Answer 9

Transfer Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol used to transfer data over a network.