Networks and Protocols Quiz

What is a network?

• A single computer connected to another computer

• A standalone machine not connected to anything

• A large corporate network with thousands of devices

• The largest network in the world, the internet

What are the advantages of networks?

• Increased security and risk to data

• Easy communication via email and social networking

• Malware and viruses spread more easily

• Computers might start running slower

Why are standards important in computer science?

• To establish compatibility between devices

• To increase security and risk to data

• To make computers run faster

• To spread malware and viruses

What is a protocol?

• A set of hardware and software specifications

• A way to establish communication between devices

• A virtual online post office

• A protocol used for sending files between computers

Which protocol provides error-free transmission between routers?

• TCP

• UDP

• HTTP

• FTP

What is the fundamental protocol of the World Wide Web?

• TCP

• UDP

• HTTP

• FTP

Which protocol should be used when dealing with sensitive information on a website?

• TCP

• UDP

• HTTP

• HTTPS

What is the protocol used for sending files between computers?

• TCP

• UDP

• HTTP

• FTP

Which protocol transfers outgoing emails between servers?

• SMTP

• POP

• IMAP

• HTTP

Which protocol keeps emails on the mail server and allows synchronicity between different devices?

• SMTP

• POP

• IMAP

• HTTP