#6 Network Protocols

What is the primary function of a protocol in networking?

• To reduce the cost of network hardware

• To increase the speed of the internet

• To manage user accounts on a network

• To provide a set of rules for communication between devices

Which of the following is true about Ethernet?

• It is a protocol for sending emails

• It is a family of related protocols for local area networks

• It is a protocol used for wireless communication

• It is used for routing packets across a wide area network

What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?

• TCP is used for wireless communication, while UDP is not

• TCP is faster than UDP

• TCP is used for sending emails, while UDP is used for web pages

• TCP provides error-free transmission, while UDP does not

Which protocol is responsible for routing packets across a wide area network?

• IP

• SMTP

• FTP

• HTTP

What does HTTPS add to HTTP?

• Support for wireless communication

• Faster data transmission

• Encryption and authentication

• Error checking

Which protocol is used for sending files between computers?

• FTP

• SMTP

• POP

• IMAP

Which protocol is fundamental to the World Wide Web for requesting and delivering web pages?

• UDP

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

What is the role of SMTP in email communication?

• To retrieve emails from a server

• To send emails from a device to an email server

• To encrypt email messages

• To manage user accounts on an email server

Which email protocol removes the original copy of the email from the server when retrieved?

• SMTP

• IMAP

• POP

• FTP

How does IMAP differ from POP in handling emails?

• IMAP encrypts emails, while POP does not

• IMAP leaves the original email on the server, while POP removes it

• IMAP is used for sending emails, while POP is used for receiving

• IMAP is faster than POP