Protocols

Question 1

What is a protocol in computer networking?

Answer 1

A set of rules that defines how data is transmitted over a network.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: HTTP stands for _____.

Answer 2

HyperText Transfer Protocol

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of TCP?

Answer 3

To ensure reliable data transmission over a network.

Question 4

Multiple Choice: Which layer of the OSI model does the HTTP protocol operate at? A) Application B) Transport C) Network

Answer 4

A) Application

Question 5

What does the acronym DNS stand for?

Answer 5

Domain Name System

Question 6

What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

Answer 6

HTTPS includes an additional layer of security using SSL/TLS.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The primary function of the FTP protocol is _____.

Answer 7

File Transfer

Question 8

What is the role of a router in a network?

Answer 8

To forward data packets between different networks.

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which protocol is used for sending emails? A) FTP B) SMTP C) HTTP

Answer 9

B) SMTP

Question 10

What does the acronym IP stand for?

Answer 10

Internet Protocol

Question 11

True or False: The OSI model has 7 layers.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the function of the DHCP protocol?

Answer 12

To automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ____ is the protocol used for secure file transfer.

Answer 13

SFTP

Question 14

What does the term ‘bandwidth’ refer to?

Answer 14

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a network protocol? A) TCP B) HTTP C) HTML

Answer 15

C) HTML

Question 16

What is the purpose of the SSL protocol?

Answer 16

To provide secure communication over a computer network.

Question 17

True or False: A switch operates at the Network layer of the OSI model.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What does QoS stand for and what is its purpose?

Answer 18

Quality of Service; it manages data traffic to reduce latency and improve the user experience.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The protocol used for remote login to a server is called _____.

Answer 19

SSH

Question 20

What is a firewall’s primary function?

Answer 20

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which protocol is used for web browsing? A) FTP B) HTTP C) SNMP

Answer 21

B) HTTP

Question 22

What does NAT stand for?

Answer 22

Network Address Translation

Question 23

True or False: IPv4 addresses are 128 bits long.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is the main advantage of using IPv6 over IPv4?

Answer 24

IPv6 provides a larger address space.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The process of converting a domain name to an IP address is called _____.

Answer 25

DNS resolution

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following protocols is used for network management? A) SNMP B) SMTP C) FTP

Answer 26

A) SNMP

Question 27

What does the term 'latency' refer to?

Answer 27

The time it takes for data to travel from the source to the destination.

Question 28

True or False: The MAC address is used to identify devices on a local network.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What is the main function of the ICMP protocol?

Answer 29

To send error messages and operational information.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: A _____ is a unique identifier assigned to each device on a network.

Answer 30

IP address

Question 31

What does the acronym VoIP stand for?

Answer 31

Voice over Internet Protocol

Question 32

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

Answer 32

B) Direct file sharing

Question 33

What is the purpose of a VPN?

Answer 33

To create a secure connection over the internet.

Question 34

True or False: A subnet mask is used to divide an IP address into a network and host portion.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What is the purpose of the Telnet protocol?

Answer 35

To allow remote access to devices over a network.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The process of dividing a network into smaller, manageable segments is called _____.

Answer 36

Subnetting

Question 37

What does the term 'throughput' refer to?

Answer 37

The actual rate of successful data transfer over a network.

Question 38

What is a LAN?

Answer 38

Local Area Network

Question 39

True or False: The HTTPS protocol uses port 80 by default.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The main role of the RDP protocol is for _____.

Answer 40

Remote Desktop Protocol