The Role of IETF & Network Protocols

What does the IETF stand for?

• Internet Engineering Task Force

• International Electronic Transmission Foundation

• Internet Equipment and Technology Federation

• Information Exchange Technical Forum

What is the primary role of the IETF?

• Manufacturing network hardware

• Developing and maintaining internet standards and protocols

• Regulating internet content

• Providing cybersecurity services

How does the IETF develop and share its standards?

• Through government mandates

• By publishing Request for Comments (RFCs)

• By selling software licenses

• By enforcing strict regulations on internet providers

Which OSI model layer is responsible for routing data between devices?

• Transport

• Network

• Application

• Data Link

Which protocol operates at the transport layer of the OSI model?

• TCP

• HTTP

• IP

• Ethernet

Which protocol is used for browsing websites securely?

• HTTP

• HTTPS

• FTP

• SMTP

What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?

• TCP is faster than UDP

• UDP ensures reliable data delivery, while TCP does not

• TCP guarantees data delivery, while UDP does not

• UDP is only used for file transfers

In which situation would UDP be the preferred protocol?

• Sending an email

• Downloading a software update

• Streaming a live video

• Transferring bank account details

What does it mean for TCP to be connection-oriented?

• It does not require a connection before sending data

• It establishes a reliable connection before transmitting data

• It sends data in random order

• It only works on wireless networks

What type of communication does UDP use?

• Connection-oriented

• Connectionless

• Encrypted-only

• Error-free transmission