Protocols Flashcards
What is a protocol in computer networking?
A set of rules that defines how data is transmitted over a network.
Fill in the blank: HTTP stands for _____.
HyperText Transfer Protocol
What is the primary purpose of TCP?
To ensure reliable data transmission over a network.
Multiple Choice: Which layer of the OSI model does the HTTP protocol operate at? A) Application B) Transport C) Network
A) Application
What does the acronym DNS stand for?
Domain Name System
What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
HTTPS includes an additional layer of security using SSL/TLS.
Fill in the blank: The primary function of the FTP protocol is _____.
File Transfer
What is the role of a router in a network?
To forward data packets between different networks.
Multiple Choice: Which protocol is used for sending emails? A) FTP B) SMTP C) HTTP
B) SMTP
What does the acronym IP stand for?
Internet Protocol
True or False: The OSI model has 7 layers.
True
What is the function of the DHCP protocol?
To automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.
Fill in the blank: ____ is the protocol used for secure file transfer.
SFTP
What does the term ‘bandwidth’ refer to?
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a network protocol? A) TCP B) HTTP C) HTML
C) HTML
What is the purpose of the SSL protocol?
To provide secure communication over a computer network.
True or False: A switch operates at the Network layer of the OSI model.
False
What does QoS stand for and what is its purpose?
Quality of Service; it manages data traffic to reduce latency and improve the user experience.
Fill in the blank: The protocol used for remote login to a server is called _____.
SSH
What is a firewall’s primary function?
To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Multiple Choice: Which protocol is used for web browsing? A) FTP B) HTTP C) SNMP
B) HTTP
What does NAT stand for?
Network Address Translation
True or False: IPv4 addresses are 128 bits long.
False
What is the main advantage of using IPv6 over IPv4?
IPv6 provides a larger address space.
Fill in the blank: The process of converting a domain name to an IP address is called _____.
DNS resolution
Multiple Choice: Which of the following protocols is used for network management? A) SNMP B) SMTP C) FTP
A) SNMP
What does the term ‘latency’ refer to?
The time it takes for data to travel from the source to the destination.
True or False: The MAC address is used to identify devices on a local network.
True
What is the main function of the ICMP protocol?
To send error messages and operational information.
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a unique identifier assigned to each device on a network.
IP address
What does the acronym VoIP stand for?
Voice over Internet Protocol
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer network? A) Centralized server B) Direct file sharing C) High cost
B) Direct file sharing
What is the purpose of a VPN?
To create a secure connection over the internet.
True or False: A subnet mask is used to divide an IP address into a network and host portion.
True
What is the purpose of the Telnet protocol?
To allow remote access to devices over a network.
Fill in the blank: The process of dividing a network into smaller, manageable segments is called _____.
Subnetting
What does the term ‘throughput’ refer to?
The actual rate of successful data transfer over a network.
What is a LAN?
Local Area Network
True or False: The HTTPS protocol uses port 80 by default.
False
Fill in the blank: The main role of the RDP protocol is for _____.
Remote Desktop Protocol
