2.7 protocols

Question 1

TCP

Answer 1

is a protocol that allows packets to be sent and received between computer systems

it breaks the data into packets then reassembles them back into the original data at the destination

Question 2

IP

Answer 2

is a protocol in charge of routing and addressing data packets

ensure go to the right destination

Question 3

UDP (user data protocol)

Answer 3

is faster alternative to TCP

used where low latency is important

doesn’t check for errors so packets are more likely to be lost tor received out of order

Question 4

HTTP

Answer 4

protocol used to transfer web pages over the internet

Question 5

HTTPS

Answer 5

is a more secure version of HTTP that works with a protocol SSL(secure sockets layer) to transfer encrypted data

Question 6

FTP (file transfer protocol)

Answer 6

protocol used to transfer files

Question 7

ICMP (internet control message protocol)

Answer 7

collects network status information and is used for troubleshooting

Question 8

SNMP (simple network management protocol )

Answer 8

is a protocol that records network statistics such as router usage

Question 9

SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol)

Answer 9

is a protocol used to send emails to a mail server between mail servers

Question 10

POP (post office protocol)

Answer 10

is for downloading and storing emails from a mail server