Network Protocols

Question 1

They define rules and conventions for data transfer between
network devices, ensuring successful and secure data communication.

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Protocols

Question 2

Network protocols can be broadly grouped into three categories

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Communication Protocols
Security Protocols
Management Protocols

Question 3

These control the format and transmission of data.

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Communication Protocols

Question 3

These help protect data as it traverses networks.

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Security Protocols

Question 4

These help maintain and govern network resources.

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Management Protocols

Question 5

OSI meaning

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Open Systems Interconnection Model

Question 6

It’s a conceptual framework used to understand network
interactions in seven layers:

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OSI Model

Question 7

OSI Model Seven Layers

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Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Session Layer
Presentation Layer
Application Layer

Question 8

: Deals with the physical connection between devices and the
transmission of binary data over those connections.

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Physical Layer

Question 9

: Provides error detection, flow control, and frames the data.

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Data Link Layer

Question 10

Manages routing, forwarding, and addressing.

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Network Layer

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Ensures data is transferred completely and correctly.

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Transport Layer

Question 12

Manages sessions and controls dialogues between computers.

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Session Layer

Question 13

Translates data formats and encrypts/decrypts data

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Presentation Layer

Question 14

Provides services for applications to exchange data.

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Application Layer

Question 15

Common Communication Protocols

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HTTP/HTTPS
FTP/SFTP
SMTP/IMAP/POP3
TCP/IP
UDP

Question 16

Security Protocols

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SSL/TLS
IPSec
SSH
WPA/WPA2

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Network Management Protocols

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SNMP
ICMP
DHCP

Question 18

is an application layer protocol used for
distributing, collaborating, and hyper-linking information on the World Wide
Web

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HTTP

Question 19

is the secure version, using encryption to increase
security.

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HTTPS

Question 20

) is used for transferring files across networks

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FTP

Question 21

on the other hand, provides secure file
access and transfer functionalities over encrypted SSH connections.

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SFTP

Question 22

Protocol used to send emails.

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SMPTP

Question 23

allows users to retrieve messages
from a mail server.

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IMAP

Question 24

enables retrieving the emails from a server to a
local machine.

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POP3

Question 25

nsures reliable
communication, while IP (Internet Protocol) handles addressing and
forwarding of packets.

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TCP/IP

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is a simpler message-based connectionless
protocol. It is used when speed is desirable and error correction is less
critical, such as streaming videos.

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UDP

Question 27

are
cryptographic protocols designed to provide secure communication over the
internet

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SSL/TLS

Question 28

encrypts and authenticates IP packets,
ensuring secure exchange over IP networks.

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IPSec

Question 29

is used to remotely log into and manage computers by
providing secure, encrypted communications.

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SSH

Question 30

These protocols enhance wireless security, with __being widely adopted
as it offers stronger security features over its predecessor.

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WPA/WPA2

Question 31

is used for collecting and
organizing information about managed devices on IP networks.

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SNMP

Question 32

delivers error messages and
operational information, often utilized in diagnostic tools like ping and
traceroute.

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ICMP

Question 33

automatically assigns IP
addresses and other network settings to devices, simplifying network
administration.

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DHCP