Network Protocol

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why standards are important in computing? (3 correct options)

• They allow devices and systems to communicate with each other.

• They help avoid confusion and incompatibility.

• They make devices more expensive.

• They ensure devices and systems function together properly.

Open Ended

List the 5 factor that can affect Network performance

Match

Match the functions to the correct network devices:

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

• Hub

Forwards data to the correct device

Routes data between networks

Modulates and demodulates signals

Broadcasts data to all devices

• Forwards data to the correct device

• Routes data between networks

• Modulates and demodulates signals

• Broadcasts data to all devices

Draw

Draw a star Topology

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a protocol in networking?

• A set of rules that allow devices to communicate over a network

• A device that connects computers

• A type of software for security

• A hardware component for storage

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a standard in networking?

• To ensure compatibility between devices or systems

• To increase the speed of devices

• To store data securely

• To provide internet access

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why protocols are essential for communication (3 Correct answers)?

• Establish rules

• Enable reliable communication

• Provide internet access

• Secure communication

Open Ended

Explain why protocols are essential for communication between devices on a network.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common network protocols?

• TCP/IP

• HTTP

• SMTP

• Bluetooth

Open Ended

Describe how TCP and IP work together to enable communication over the internet.

Multiple Choice

Which protocol is responsible for error-free transmission between two routers?

• HTTP

• FTP

• TCP

• SMTP

Multiple Choice

Which protocol should be used for secure web page requests?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTPS

Open Ended

Explain the main difference between HTTP and HTTPS and describe a scenario where HTTPS should be used.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the File Transmission Protocol (FTP)?

• To send emails between servers

• To send files between computers

• To browse the internet

• To secure computer networks

Multiple Choice

Which protocol is responsible for transferring outgoing emails between servers or from an email client to a server?

• POP3

• IMAP

• SMTP

• FTP

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the POP protocol?

• To send emails

• To receive emails and download them to a device

• To transfer files

• To secure web pages

Multiple Select

Which of the following are email protocols used in conjunction with mail servers?

• SMTP

• FTP

• POP3

• IMAP

Open Ended

Describe how IMAP and POP3 differ in the way they handle emails on the mail server and user devices.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of network protocols?

• To define rules for communication between devices

• To increase the speed of the internet

• To manufacture computer hardware

• To store user data securely

Multiple Select

Which of the following protocols are used for email communication?

• POP

• IMAP

• SMTP

• FTP

Match

Match these Common Protocols to their acronym

• FTP

• HTTPS

• POP

• TCP/IP

• SMTP

File Transfer Protocol

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

Post Office Protocol

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

• File Transfer Protocol

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

• Post Office Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

Match

Match these Common Protocols to their Meanings

• HTTP

• HTTPS

• FTP

• SMTP

• POP

To deliver HTML web pages

Encryption and authentication

Sending files across a network

Sending outgoing emails

Transfers them and deletes from server

• To deliver HTML web pages

• Encryption and authentication

• Sending files across a network

• Sending outgoing emails

• Transfers them and deletes from server

Multiple Choice

What does TCP stand for?

• Transcript Control Protocol

• Transition Control Protocol

• Transmit Control Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol

Multiple Choice

Which protocol holds the email until you actually delete it?

• POP3

• IMAP

• SMTP

• FTP

Multiple Choice

Which protocol holds the email only until you receive it?

• SMTP

• FTP

• IMAP

• POP3

Multiple Choice

Which protocol is responsible for transferring computer files between client and server on a computer network?

• SMTP

• FTP

• TCP/IP

• HTTP

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of computers needed to create a network?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

Which protocol is used for sending emails?

• FTP

• IMAP

• SMTP

• POP3

Multiple Choice

Which network protocol will be used for banks' websites?

• HTTPS

• HTTP

• UDP

• SMTP

Multiple Choice

Which of these Protocols deals with Email?

• HTTP, TLS and DNS

• POP, IMAP and SMTP

• DCHP and FTP

• IPv4 and IPv6

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage for POP3?

• If you delete the email it is still stored in the server
• You do not have to be logged in to the Internet to read your messages