Kahoot Quiz: Protocols and IP Addresses

What is a protocol in computer networking?

• A type of hardware

• A set of rules for communication

• A software application

• A network cable

Why do computers need protocols to communicate over a network?

• To make the network faster

• To ensure data is sent correctly and understood

• To reduce electricity usage

• To connect to the internet

What does an IP address do?

• Stores files on a device

• Identifies a device on a network

• Connects a device to Wi-Fi

• Encrypts data

Which of the following is a correctly formatted IP address?

• 192.168.256.1

• 192.16.8.12.1

• 192.168.12.1

• 192.1.68.12.1

What could happen if a protocol is not followed in an email address?

• The email will be sent faster

• The email may not be delivered

• The email will be encrypted

• The email will be printed

Why must each device on a network have a unique IP address?

• To connect to the internet

• To avoid using too much data

• So the network can identify and send data to the correct device

• To reduce network speed

What does the router do with IP addresses when sending data?

• Deletes them

• Adds both sender and receiver IP addresses

• Encrypts them

• Changes them randomly

What is the purpose of including the sender's IP address in a message?

• To track internet usage

• To allow the sender to receive a reply or error message

• To increase download speed

• To hide the sender's identity

Which of these is an example of a protocol used in website addresses?

• www://

• ftp://

• http:// or https://

• mailto://

What happens if a device is disconnected from the network?

• It can still send emails

• It can still receive data

• It cannot communicate with other devices

• It becomes faster