Protocol Functions

Question 1

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Function?

Answer 1

Provides insecure file transfers

Question 2

Secure Shell (SSH) Function?

Answer 2

Provides secure remote control of another machine using a text-based environment

Question 3

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Function?

Answer 3

Provides secure file transfers

Question 4

Telnet Function?

Answer 4

Provides insecure remote control of another machine using a text-based environment DO NOT USE

Question 5

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Function?

Answer 5

Provides the ability to send emails over the network

Question 6

Domain Name Service (DNS) Function?

Answer 6

Converts domain names to IP Addresses, and IP addresses to domain names - Internet Phonebook

Question 7

Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) Function?

Answer 7

Used as a lightweight file transfer method for sending configuration files or network booting of an operating system

Question 8

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Function?

Answer 8

Used for insecure web browsing

Question 9

Post Office Protocol Version Three (POP3) Function?

Answer 9

Used for receiving incoming emails - store and forward

Question 10

Network Time Protocol (NTP) Function?

Answer 10

Used to keep accurate time for clients on network - time synchronization across devices

Question 11

Network Basic Input/Ouput System (NetBIOS) Function?

Answer 11

Used for file or printer sharing in a Windows network

Question 12

Internet Mail Application Protocol (IMAP) Function?

Answer 12

A newer method of retrieving incoming emails which improves upon the older POP3

Question 13

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Function?

Answer 13

Used to collect data about network devices and monitor their status

Question 14

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Function?

Answer 14

Used to provide directory services to your network (Active Directory is a proprietary version of LDAP used in Windows, using the same port) - Network Phonebook

Question 15

Hypertext Transfer Protocol - Secure (HTTPS) Function?

Answer 15

Used for secure web browsing

Question 16

Server Message Block (SMB) Function?

Answer 16

Used for Windows file and printer sharing services - Often works with NetBIOS

Question 17

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Function?

Answer 17

Provides graphical remote control of another client or server - Proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft

Question 18

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Function?

Answer 18

Used to initiate VoIP and video calls

Question 19

Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) Function?

Answer 19

Automatically provides network parameters to your clients, such as their assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and the DNS server they should use

Question 20

Real Time Transfer Protocol (RTP) Function?

Answer 20

used for delivering audio and video over IP networks