Internet Protocols Quiz

What does TCP/IP stand for and what is its primary function?

• Transfer Command Protocol/Internet Protocol - enables email sending over the internet

• Transmission Communication Protocol/Internet Protocol - enables file transfers over the internet

• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - enables communication over the internet

• Traffic Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - regulates internet traffic

Which protocol is used for secure transactions over the internet?

• SMTP

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

What is the main use of FTP?

• Governs the transmission of files across a network and the internet

• Governs the sending of emails over a network to a mail server

• Enables secure encryption for internet transactions

• Similar to TCP, but used for gaming or video calls

Which protocol is primarily used for sending emails?

• HTTP

• UDP

• IMAP

• SMTP

What distinguishes UDP from TCP?

• UDP sends messages instead of packets, often making it faster

• UDP is used for secure internet transactions

• UDP governs the transmission of files across the internet

• UDP is primarily used for sending emails

Which protocol is used for real-time, interactive applications?

• SMTP

• HTTP

• UDP

• FTP

What is the primary function of the IMAP protocol?

• Encrypting internet transactions

• Transferring files over the internet

• Managing email on a server

• Streaming video content

Which protocol ensures data is sent reliably over the internet?

• UDP

• TCP

• SMTP

• FTP

Define protocol

• rules that allow a device to compute

• rules that allow devices to communicate

• rules that force devices to communicate

• rules that prevent devices from communicating

What does HTTPS stand for and what is its primary function?

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure - secure communication over a computer network

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Simple - basic communication over a computer network

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Speed - fast communication over a computer network

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Signal - signaling protocols over a computer network