Network Protocols Quiz

What is a network protocol?

• A type of hardware

• A set of rules for communication

• A data encryption method

• A software for network security

Which of the following is an example of a high-level protocol?

• TCP/IP

• Ethernet

• HTTP

• MAC Addressing

Low-level protocols handle the physical transmission of data over network media.

• True

• False

In a message format, what is the purpose of the 'header'?

• To contain the actual data being sent

• To contain information about the sender and receiver

• To encrypt the message

• To store error detection codes

High-level protocols deal with formatting and delivering data to applications, while low-level protocols manage the physical transmission of data.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the difference between low-level and high-level protocols?

• Low-level protocols manage data transmission over the network, while high-level protocols handle application-level data formatting and delivery.

• High-level protocols handle encryption, while low-level protocols handle physical cabling.

• Low-level protocols are faster than high-level protocols.

• High-level protocols are only used in local area networks (LANs).