10.3.2 Common Networking Protocols

What is a network protocol?

• A set of rules computers follow when they transfer information to each other over a network.

• A type of computer hardware.

• A software application for browsing the internet.

• A method for storing data on a hard drive.

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the lesson on common networking protocols?

• Web browsing protocols

• Email protocols

• File transfer protocols

• Computer hardware installation

What is the default protocol used by browsers and servers to send and receive web pages and information?

• HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

• SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

• POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3)

Which protocol is used to create a secure connection for transmitting sensitive information like credit card details?

• HTTPS (HTTP + Security protocols)

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

• SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

• POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3)

What is the purpose of a web server in web browsing protocols?

• To direct a web page request to the correct destination and respond using the same protocol.

• To store data permanently.

• To manage email communications.

• To provide antivirus protection.

Which of the following is a web browsing protocol?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• POP3

Which protocol is used to send messages from one person to another?

• SMTP

• POP3

• IMAP4

• FTP

What does IMAP4 stand for?

• Internet Message Access Protocol 4

• Internet Mail Access Protocol 4

• Internet Message Access Protocol 3

• Internet Mail Access Protocol 3

What does FTP stand for?

• File Transfer Protocol

• File Transmission Protocol

• File Transport Protocol

• File Transfer Program

What does SFTP stand for?

• SSH File Transfer Protocol

• Secure File Transfer Protocol

• Simple File Transfer Protocol

• Secure Shell File Transfer Protocol