Ports and Protocols

Question 1

File Transfer Protocol ( FTP )

Answer 1

Standard COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL used for the transfer of computer files from a server to a client on a computer network.

Question 2

SIDE FACTS

File Transfer Protocols may run in _____ or _____ mode.

Answer 2

ACTIVE or PASSIVE

Question 3

Secure Shell Protocol ( SSH)

Answer 3

A cryptographic NETWORK PROTOCOL for operating network services securely over an unsecured network.

Question 4

TELNET

Answer 4

Is an APPLICATION PROTOCOL used on the internet or local are network to provide a bi-directional interactive communication facility using a virtual terminal connection.

Question 5

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol ( SMTP )

Answer 5

Is an email protocol used for sending email messages from one email account to another via the internet.

Question 6

SMTP Server

Answer 6

An application that provides a services to other applications within a network, called CLIENTS. Simply
SMTP SERVER HANDLES THE SENDING, RECEIVING , AND RELAYING OF EMAIL.

Question 7

Domain Name System ( DNS )

Answer 7

Is the phonebook of the internet. DNS translates the domain name into an IP ADDRESS so browsers can load internet resources.

Question 8

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol ( HTTP )

Answer 8

Is an APPLICATION-LAYER PROTOCOL for transmitting hypermedia documents, such as HTML.

Question 9

Post Office Protocol ( POP3 )

Answer 9

POP3 only supports one-way email synchronization, only allowing users to download emails from a server to a client.

Question 10

Internet Messaging Access Protocol ( IMAP )

Answer 10

Users can log in via multiple email clients on computers or mobile devices and read the same messages. All changes made in the mailbox will be synced across multiple devices and messages will only be removed from the server if the user deletes the email.

Question 11

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure ( HTTPS )

Answer 11

Its used for secure communication over a computer network, and is widely used on the internet.

Question 12

Remote Desktop Protocol ( RDP )

Answer 12

A PROPRIETARY PROTOCOL provides users with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection.

Question 13

Network Basic Input/Output System ( NetBIOS or NetBT )

Answer 13

Is used for identifying system names in TCP/IP (Windows )

Question 14

Server Message Block Protocol ( SMB )

Answer 14

A communication PROTOCOL Is a client server used for sharing access to files, printers, serial ports and other resources on a network.

Question 15

Common Internet File System ( CIFS )

Answer 15

Is a NETWORK FILESYSTEM PROTOCOL used for providing shared access to files and printers between machines on the network.

Question 16

Apple Filing Protocol ( AFP )

Answer 16

Apple proprietary networking protocol that offers file based services for macOs.

Question 17

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ( DHCP )

Answer 17

Is a NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL used for automatically assigning IP addresses and other communication parameters to devices connected to the network using a client server architecture.

Question 18

lightweight Directory Access protocol ( LDAP )

Answer 18

Is a software protocol for enabling anyone to locate data about organizations.

Question 19

Simple Network Management Protocol ( SNMP )

Answer 19

An application layer protocol included in the internet protocol suite,

Question 20

Connection-oriented protocol [TCP] vs Connectionless Protocol [UDP]

Answer 20

TCP { secured, slow, guaranteed , flow control }

UDP{ unsecure, fast, no guaranteed, no flow control }