Networking Protocols Flashcards

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What is a protocol in networking?

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A protocol is a set of rules that governs the transmission of data.

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What is an IP address?

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An IP address is a unique address given to each device connected to a network, consisting of four sets of up to three digits separated by dots.

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What is the difference between static and dynamic IP addressing?

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Static IP addressing assigns a permanent address to a device, while dynamic IP addressing assigns a different address each time a device connects to the network, using DHCP.

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What is IPv4?

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IPv4 is a method of addressing using four sets of digits, allowing for up to 4.3 billion addresses.

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What is IPv6?

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IPv6 is a newer version of IP addressing that includes eight sets of four-digit hexadecimal values, greatly increasing the number of possible addresses.

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What is a MAC address?

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A MAC address is a unique serial number assigned to each network interface controller (NIC), consisting of a string of hexadecimal numbers.

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What is the purpose of a MAC address?

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A MAC address allows a network to uniquely identify any device, even when a dynamic IP address is assigned.

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What is TCP/IP?

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TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and enables communication over the internet.

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What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

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HTTP governs communication between a webserver and a client, while HTTPS includes secure encryption for secure transactions over the internet.

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What is FTP?

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FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and governs the transmission of files across a network and the internet.