Lesson 3 - Standards and Protocols Flashcards
What is a protocol in computer science?
A protocol is a set of rules or standards that define how data is transmitted and received over a network.
True or False: Protocols can only be used in networking.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ defines the format of the data and how it is transmitted in a network.
protocol
What is the purpose of standards in computer science?
Standards ensure compatibility and interoperability between different systems and technologies.
Which protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet?
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a network protocol? A) TCP B) HTTP C) HTML D) IP
C) HTML
What does TCP stand for?
Transmission Control Protocol
True or False: IP addresses are used in the Internet Protocol to identify devices on a network.
True
What is the role of the OSI model in networking?
The OSI model provides a framework to understand and implement networking protocols in seven layers.
Fill in the blank: The __________ layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption and compression.
presentation
Which layer of the OSI model does the TCP protocol operate at?
Transport layer
Multiple Choice: What is the main purpose of the HTTP protocol? A) File transfer B) Web browsing C) Email transmission D) Network management
B) Web browsing
What does the acronym ‘FTP’ stand for?
File Transfer Protocol
True or False: The SMTP protocol is used for sending emails.
True
What is a key feature of the UDP protocol?
It is connectionless and does not guarantee delivery of packets.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a protocol used for transferring files over the internet.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
What is the main function of the DNS protocol?
To translate domain names into IP addresses.
Multiple Choice: Which protocol is used for remote login to another computer? A) SSH B) HTTP C) FTP D) DHCP
A) SSH
True or False: A standard is always a mandatory requirement in technology.
False
What does the acronym ‘DHCP’ stand for?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
