Protocol Definitions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

FTP

Question 2

A method for securely sending commands to a computer over an unsecured network

Answer 2

SSH

Question 3

A network protocol that enables secure and encrypted file transfers between a client and a server

Answer 3

SFTP

Question 4

A client/server application protocol that provides access to virtual terminals of remote systems on local area networks or the Internet.

Answer 4

Telnet

Question 5

An application used by mail servers to send, receive, and relay outgoing email between senders and receivers.

Answer 5

SMTP

Question 6

A naming database in which internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.

Answer 6

DNS

Question 7

A network protocol used to automate the process of configuring devices on IP networks, thus allowing them to use network services.

Answer 7

DHCP

Question 8

A simple protocol that provides basic file transfer function with no user authentication.

Answer 8

TFTP

Question 9

A primary protocol used to send data between a web browser and a website

Answer 9

HTTP

Question 10

An application-layer Internet standard protocol used by e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a mail server.

Answer 10

POP3

Question 11

A networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.

Answer 11

NTP

Question 12

A protocol for receiving email that allows users to access their emails from different devices

Answer 12

IMAP

Question 13

A networking protocol used for the management and monitoring of network-connected devices in Internet Protocol networks

Answer 13

SNMP

Question 14

A vendor-neutral software protocol used to lookup information or devices within a network

Answer 14

LDAP

Question 15

A Secure primary protocol used to send data between a web browser and a website

Answer 15

HTTPS

Question 16

A communication protocol used to share files, printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network.

Answer 16

SMB

Question 17

A type of logging that allows a system administrator to monitor and manage logs from different parts of the system

Answer 17

Syslog

Question 18

A method for securing an application used by mail servers to send, receive, and relay outgoing email between senders and receivers.

Answer 18

SMTP TLS

Question 19

A Secure vendor-neutral software protocol used to lookup information or devices within a network

Answer 19

LDAPS

Question 20

A secure protocol for receiving email that allows users to access their emails from different devices

Answer 20

IMAP Over SSL

Question 21

A Secure application-layer Internet standard protocol used by e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a mail server.

Answer 21

POP3 Over SSL

Question 22

A domain-specific language used to manage data, especially in a relational database management system.

Answer 22

SQL

Question 23

A protocol is used by Oracle SQL servers to execute SQL commands from clients, including load balancing and application-specific services

Answer 23

SQLnet

Question 24

An open-source relational database management system

Answer 24

MySQL

Question 25

A proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft Corporation which provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection

Answer 25

RDP

Question 26

A signaling protocol used for initiating, maintaining, and terminating communication sessions that include voice, video and messaging applications.

Answer 26

SIP