J277 1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols

A protocol is a set of _____ which dictate how devices communicate with each other.

This protocol is used to transfer files from a computer to a website.

(acronym or full name accepted)

This protocol is used to load pages of a website.

This protocol is used to send emails to email servers

This protocol downloads emails onto your device.

(There are two options)

What is an advantage for IMAP?

• 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

POP3, IMAP and FTP are all email protocols

• True
• False

Which protocol would be most suitable for accessing a banking website?

• HTTPS

• FTP

• HTTP

Select the correct definition of TCP / IP

• TCP - splits and reassembles data packets

  IP - assigns and reads packet addresses

• TCP - assigns and reads packet addresses

  IP - splits and reassembles data packets

The physical layout of a computer network is called its

• topology

• geographical location

• hierarchy

• protocol

• architecture