Network+ Computer Network Fundamentals

In the client-server model, what is the primary protocol used for communication between a browser & web server?

• FTP

• TCP

• HTTP

• SSL

Which two encryption protocols might be used to provide secure transmissions for browser and web server communications?

• HTTP & HTTPS
• SSL & TLS
• SSL & HTTP
• TCP & UDP

Which email protocol allows an email client to download email messages to the local computer?

• IMAP4
• SMTP
• TCP
• POP3

Which email protocol allows an email client to read mail stored on the mail server?

• IMAP4
• SMTP
• TCP
• POP3

Which application embedded in Windows operating systems allows remote control of a computer and uses the RDP secure protocol for transmissions?

• Telnet
• Remote Desktop
• SFTP
• SSH

A network consists of five computers, all running Windows 10 Professional. All the computers are connected to a switch, which is connected to a router, which is connected to the Internet. Which networking model does the network use?

• Star-bus
• Ring
• Hybrid
• Peer-to-Peer

A network consists of five computers. Four computers are running Windows 10 Professional. One computer has been upgraded from Windows 10 Professional to Windows Server 2016. All the computers are connected to a switch, which is connected to a router, which is connected to the Internet. Which networking model can the network support that it could not support without the upgrade?

• Hybrid
• Client-Server
• Star-bus
• Ring

A network consists of seven computers and a network printer, all connected directly to one switch. Which network topology does this network use?

• Hybrid
• Mesh
• Star-bus
• Star

A network consists of seven computers and a network printer, all connected directly to one switch. A new switch is connected to the first switch by way of a network cable, and three computers are connected to the new switch. Which network topology is now used?

• Hybrid
• Mesh
• Star-bus
• Star

Which type of address is used at the Transport layer to identify the receiving application?

• IP address
• Port
• MAC address
• Protocol