Chapter 3 - Network Protocols

Question 1

is an application protocol that governs the way a web server and a web client interact.

Answer 1

HTTP(Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

Question 2

manages the individual conversations, divides the HTTP messages into smallers pieces called segments.

Answer 2

TCP (Transfer Control Protocol)

Question 3

is responsible for taking the formatted segments from TCP, encapsulating them into packets, assigning them the appropriate addresses, and delivering them to the destination host.

Answer 3

IP (Internet Protocol)

Question 4

is a network access protocol that describes two primary functions: communication over a data link and the physical transmission of data on the network media.

Answer 4

Ethernet

Question 5

is a suite of protocols that work together to provide comprehensive network communication services.w

Answer 5

Protocol Suite

Question 6

translate domain names into IP addresses

Answer 6

Domain name server (DNS)

Question 7

enables a diskless workstation to discover its own IP address etc… Superceded by DHCP

Answer 7

Bootstrap protocol(BOOTP)

Question 8

dynamically assigns IP addresses to client stations at start up. Allows the addresses to be re-used when no longer needed.

Answer 8

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Question 9

enable clients to send email to a mail server. Enables servers to send email to other servers.

Answer 9

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol(SMTP)

Question 10

enables clients to retrieve mail from a mail server. Downloads email from the mail server to the desktop.

Answer 10

Post Office Protocol version 3(POP3)