Networking Protocols Quiz

What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS) protocol?

• To assign IP addresses to devices on a network

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To transfer files between a client and a server

• To synchronize the clocks of networked devices

Which protocol is typically used for sending emails from a client to a server?

• POP3

• IMAP

• SMTP

• SNMP

Which protocol allows for secure remote login and command execution?

• Telnet

• SSH

• LDAP

• NTP

Which port is commonly used by the IMAP protocol for secure communication?

• 110

• 443

• 993

• 25

Which port is typically used by the FTP protocol for data transfer in active mode?

• 20

• 21

• 22

• 25

Which protocol is a secure version of FTP that uses SSH for file transfer?

• FTPS

• SFTP

• SCP

• HTTPS

What is the primary function of the SMTP protocol?

• To retrieve emails from a server

• To transfer files between a client and server

• To send emails

• To manage network devices

Which protocol is used for retrieving emails from a mail server and typically removes them from the server after download?

• IMAP

• POP3

• SMTP

• SNMP

Which protocol allows users to manage emails directly on the mail server, keeping them accessible from multiple devices?

• POP3

• IMAP

• SMTP

• FTP

Which port is commonly used by the NTP protocol?

• 123

• 161

• 443

• 25