Network Protocols - Simple Flashcards
1
Q
HTTP
A
- Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Loads Websites
2
Q
HTTPS
A
- Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
Securely loads websites
3
Q
FTP
A
- File Transfer Protocol
Transfer files (unsecurely)
4
Q
SFTP
A
- Secure File Transfer Protocol
Secure file transfer over SSH
5
Q
SMTP
A
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Sends emails (unsecurely)
6
Q
SMTPS
A
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Secure
Sends emails securely.
7
Q
POP3
A
- Post Office Protocol 3
Downloads emails (no sync)
8
Q
IMAP
A
- Internet Message Access Protocol
Accesses emails (with sync)
9
Q
SSH
A
- Secure Shell
Secure remote login
10
Q
Telnet
A
Unsecure remote login
11
Q
TCP/IP
A
- Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
Reliably sends data online
12
Q
UDP
A
- User Datagram Protocol
Sends data fast, doesn’t check
13
Q
IP
A
- Internet Protocol
Addresses & routes data
14
Q
ARP
A
- Address Resolution Protocol
Finds MAC address from IP
15
Q
DNS
A
- Domain Name System
Finds IP from website names
16
Q
DHCP
A
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamically assigns IP addresses to devices
17
Q
ICMP
A
- Internet Control Message Protocol
Checks if devices are reachable. Sends error and diagnostic messages (e.g., ping)
18
Q
SNMP
A
- Simple Network Management Protocol
Monitors health and performance of network devices.
19
Q
NTP
A
- Network Time Protocol
Syncs clocks across devices
20
Q
RIP
A
- Routing Information Protocol
Basic routing (old)
21
Q
OSPF
A
- Open Shortest Path First
Advanced routing (fast) - via link state.
