Unit 14.2 Computer Networking key terms

What does the term 'Protocol' mean?

• A set of rules governing communication across a network

• A file that does not contain text only

• A unit of data associated with the transport layer protocols

• A protocol used when sending emails

What does the term 'HTTP' stand for?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• Host-to-Host Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol

• File Transfer Protocol

This is what happens when a message/data is split up into smaller groups of bits for transmission over a network?

• Packet

• Segment

• Binary File

• Metadata

What is the purpose of FTP?

• To transfer files

• To send emails

• To split up a file when using peer-to-peer file sharing

• To store details of all other computers in the swarm

What does the term 'SMTP' stand for?

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

• Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension

• Post Office Protocol

• Internet Message Access Protocol

Which protocol is used when sending emails and keeps the connection active all the time?

• Push Protocol

• Pull Protocol

• TCP

• IMAP

What is a binary file?

• A file that does not contain text only

• A set of rules governing communication across a network

• A unit of data associated with the transport layer protocols

• A protocol used when sending emails

What does the term 'MIME' stand for?

• Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol

• File Transfer Protocol

What is the purpose of POP?

• To receive emails

• To transfer files

• To split up a file when using peer-to-peer file sharing

• To store details of all other computers in the swarm

What does the term 'IMAP' stand for?

• Internet Message Access Protocol

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

• Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension

• Post Office Protocol