Network Host 2.4

Question 1

What is the purpose of a web server?

Answer 1

To host and serve web pages to clients using HTTP or HTTPS.

Question 2

What protocol is commonly used by web servers?

Answer 2

HTTP and HTTPS.

Question 3

What is the purpose of HTTPS?

Answer 3

To provide secure communication between the web server and the client.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a file server?

Answer 4

To store and manage files for network users.

Question 5

What protocol is commonly used for file sharing on Windows networks?

Answer 5

SMB (Server Message Block).

Question 6

What is the purpose of a print server?

Answer 6

To manage printing tasks and printers on a network.

Question 7

What protocol is commonly used for network printing?

Answer 7

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol).

Question 8

What is the purpose of an email server?

Answer 8

To send, receive, and store emails for users.

Question 9

What protocol is used by email servers to send emails?

Answer 9

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).

Question 10

What protocol is used to retrieve emails from a server?

Answer 10

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol).

Question 11

What is the purpose of a DNS server?

Answer 11

To translate domain names into IP addresses.

Question 12

What is the purpose of a DHCP server?

Answer 12

To assign IP addresses dynamically to network devices.

Question 13

What is the difference between a static IP and a dynamic IP?

Answer 13

Static IP is manually assigned; dynamic IP is automatically assigned by DHCP.

Question 14

What is the purpose of an authentication server?

Answer 14

To verify user identities and control access to network resources.

Question 15

What is an example of an authentication protocol?

Answer 15

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service).

Question 16

What is the role of a directory service?

Answer 16

To organize and provide access to directory information, such as user accounts.

Question 17

What is an example of a directory service?

Answer 17

Active Directory (AD).

Question 18

What is the purpose of a proxy server?

Answer 18

To act as an intermediary between clients and other servers.

Question 19

What is a caching server?

Answer 19

A server that stores frequently accessed content to improve response times.

Question 20

What is the benefit of using a proxy server?

Answer 20

Improves security, performance, and monitoring of internet usage.

Question 21

What is the purpose of a virtualization host?

Answer 21

To run and manage virtual machines.

Question 22

What is an example of a virtualization platform?

Answer 22

VMware, Hyper-V, or Oracle VirtualBox.

Question 23

What is the purpose of an FTP server?

Answer 23

To transfer files between a client and a server.

Question 24

What protocol is used by an FTP server?

Answer 24

FTP (File Transfer Protocol).

Question 25

What is the purpose of an NTP server?

Answer 25

To synchronize time across devices on a network.

Question 26

What is the purpose of a VoIP server?

Answer 26

To manage and route voice calls over IP networks.

Question 27

What is the purpose of a syslog server?

Answer 27

To collect and store log messages from devices on a network.

Question 28

What is the role of a database server?

Answer 28

To store, manage, and provide access to databases for applications.

Question 29

What protocol is commonly used for remote desktop access?

Answer 29

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol).

Question 30

What is the purpose of a VPN server?

Answer 30

To provide secure remote access to a private network.