Understanding Network Protocols

What is a protocol in networking?

• A set of rules for formatting and processing data

• A type of hardware used in networks

• A software application for browsing the web

• A method for encrypting data

Which OSI model layer does the Internet Protocol (IP) belong to?

• Data link layer

• Application layer

• Transport layer

• Network layer

What is the primary function of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?

• Routing data packets

• Encrypting data

• Managing network connections

• Ensuring reliable data delivery

Which protocol is used for secure HTTP communication?

• ICMP

• TLS/SSL

• UDP

• IPsec

What does the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) do?

• Encrypts data packets

• Reports errors and provides status updates

• Manages user authentication

• Transfers data between devices

Which protocol is known for setting up one-to-many network connections?

• IGMP

• EIGRP

• BGP

• RIP

What is the main purpose of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)?

• Managing user sessions

• Encrypting network traffic

• Broadcasting IP address control

• Calculating shortest network paths

Which protocol is a faster but less reliable alternative to TCP?

• OSPF

• IPsec

• UDP

• HTTP

What is a SYN flood attack?

• An attack that encrypts data

• An attack that exploits TCP handshake

• An attack that targets DNS servers

• An attack that uses phishing techniques

Which protocol is used to calculate the most efficient network routes?

• OSPF

• RIP

• TLS

• HTTP