Unit 5

What does TCP stand for in network communications?

• Total Control Process

• Transmission Control Protocol

• Transfer Command Packet

• Traffic Coping Protocol

Which protocol is known for not establishing a connection before sending data?

• TCP

• HTTP

• UDP

• FTP

What are commonly used in network communications to identify specific processes or network services?

• Protocols and Ports

• Cables and Connectors

• Routers and Switches

• Nodes and Links

What is the main objective of Block 1 in Network Fundamentals?

• To understand the types of networks

• To identify the relationship of basic facts and general principles of protocols

• To learn about network security

• To study the history of the internet

What is a protocol in the context of computer networks?

• A type of computer hardware

• A software application

• A standard set of rules for communication

• A data storage unit

Why are protocols fundamental to digital communication?

• They provide power to devices

• They dictate how to format, transmit, and receive data

• They are used for creating digital content

• They increase the speed of the network

Protocols allow network devices to communicate despite what?

• Similar software programs

• The same geographical location

• Differences in underlying infrastructure

• The same internet service provider

Which analogy is used to describe protocols in the document?

• A written book

• A spoken language

• A mathematical equation

• A musical composition

What is a protocol suite in the context of networked devices?

• A software program that prevents unauthorized access to a network

• A comprehensive set of communication protocols used to enable networked devices to communicate and exchange data over a network

• A type of computer hardware that connects devices within a network

• A set of rules for prioritizing data packets on a network

What is the primary function of protocols within a protocol suite?

• To provide physical connections between networked devices

• To encrypt and secure data being transmitted over a network

• To work together to allow different aspects of communication like data transmission, error detection, addressing, and routing

• To monitor and log data usage on a network