Network topologies, protocols and layers Flashcards
What network has the server placed in the centre and the devices around it?
Star
Which is a feature of a Mesh Network?
Data can be transmitted from different devices simultaneously
What does HTTP mean?
hyper text transfer protocol
What does HTTPS stand for?
hyper text transfer protocol secure
What does FTP stand for?
File transfer protocol
What does POP3 stand for?
post office protocol
What is IMAP used for?
used to retrieve emails from a server. the server holds the email until you delete it - you download a copy. used by most web based email clients.
What does SMTP stand for?
simple mail transfer protocol
When data is sent across a network it is split into equal sized chunks called what?
packets
encryption is?
a key which is applied to data to scramble it
encryption requires a key?
true
Where is a MAC address stored?
on the NIC
What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?
it makes the transfer of a webpages from the servers to the users device
A MAC address is usually recorded in…
hexadecimal
Which term describes the physical layout of a network?
topology
