Network Protocols Quiz

What is a protocol in networking?

• A type of hardware used in networks

• A method for encrypting data

• A set of rules for data transmission

• A software application for network management

Which layer of the OSI model do Internet Protocol (IP) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) operate at?

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

• Application Layer

What does the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) do?

• Assigns IP addresses dynamically

• Routes data between networks

• Maps MAC addresses to IP addresses

• Maps IP addresses to MAC addresses

What is the primary function of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?

• To secure data transmission

• To manage network traffic

• To diagnose network issues

• To assign IP addresses automatically

Which protocol is used to send emails across the internet?

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• DNS

What does the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) primarily diagnose?

• IP address conflicts

• Data encryption problems

• Hardware malfunctions

• Network communication issues

Which of the following protocols is connection-oriented?

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

• Internet Protocol (IP)

• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

What is the purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

• To secure data transmission

• To manage network traffic

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To assign IP addresses

Which protocol is used for secure data transmission over the websites?

• SMTP

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

What does the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) use as a routing metric?

• Packet loss

• Latency

• Hop count

• Bandwidth