Network Protocols

Question 1

802.3

Answer 1

The protocol for Ethernet, or a LAN network

Question 2

802.11

Answer 2

The protocol for wireless internet.

Question 3

HTTP

Answer 3

Hyper text transfer protocol

Question 4

HTTPS

Answer 4

Secure hyper text transfer protocol

Question 5

TCP/IP

Answer 5

Transfer control protocol/internet protocol

Question 6

SMTP

Answer 6

Simple mail transfer protocol

Question 7

SMS

Answer 7

Short message service

Question 8

WAP

Answer 8

Wireless application protocol

Question 9

WEP

Answer 9

Wireless encryption protocol

Question 10

802.15.1

Answer 10

Bluetooth

Question 11

Cache and secondary storage

Answer 11

Primary storage is the computer’s RAM memory. Secondary storage is the computer’s hard drive or other storage devices for saving files. A cache is a part of the CPU that stores frequently used computer instructions so that the computer can process it faster, rather than going back and forward to the RAM memory to read it.

Question 12

Acquiring hardware and software

Answer 12

When buying hardware, some questions to ask are: Does it meet your requirements? Can it meet the minimum requirements of the software? Does it give the desired output? Is it within budget? Is it easy to use? Do you have to learn new skills? The same questions could be asked about software.

Question 13

Benchmarking

Answer 13

A term used to compare software or hardware with similar software or hardware. You could compare them on various things, eg ease of use, cost, user-friendliness, support, ability to run on current hardware etc. When you have compared your chosen elements, you can then make a decision on which is best for you.