L05 TCP IP Stack & Protocols Quiz

What are network protocols?

• Informal guidelines for network communication

• Formal standards and policies comprised of rules, procedures, and formats

• Randomly assigned rules for device communication

• Unstructured methods for data transfer

What do network protocols define?

• The physical structure of a network

• The communication between two or more devices over a network

• The hardware specifications of network devices

• The power consumption of network devices

What do network protocols govern?

• The design of network cables

• The end-to-end processes of timely, secure, and managed data or network communication

• The manufacturing of network hardware

• The physical layout of network infrastructure

Which protocol is used for secure communication and uses TLS/SSL encryption?

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

• SMTP

Which protocol is used for file transfer between computers?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• SSH

Which protocol is known for unreliable communication and connectionless data transfer?

• TCP

• IP

• UDP

• SSH

What is a protocol in the context of computer networks?

• A. A set of rules for establishing communication between machines

• B. A type of hardware used in networking

• C. A software application for browsing the internet

• D. A method of storing data

Which protocol is commonly used on most LANs and the Internet?

• A. HTTP

• B. FTP

• C. TCP/IP

• D. SMTP

What is the role of gateways in computer networks?

• A. To store data

• B. To translate data into a compatible form for different networks

• C. To provide internet access

• D. To manage user accounts

Which of the following is NOT a function defined by a protocol?

• A. How to establish communication between machines

• B. The format of data to be exchanged

• C. How to install software on a machine

• D. Methods of compressing data for faster transmission