MCQ Quiz on Protocols

Which protocol ensures reliable delivery of data by ordering packets and requesting retransmissions?

• UDP

• TCP

• IP

• ICMP

What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol (IP)?

• Resolving MAC addresses to IP addresses

• Routing data packets across networks

• Sending diagnostic messages

• Ensuring error-free delivery of packets

Which protocol is used when you "ping" a website to check connectivity?

• HTTP

• ICMP

• FTP

• DHCP

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) translates:

• IP addresses to MAC addresses

• MAC addresses to IP addresses

• Hostnames to IP addresses

• Domain names to IP addresses

A coffee shop Wi-Fi dynamically assigns your device an IP address. Which protocol is used?

• DHCP

• SMTP

• ARP

• HTTP

Which protocol is suitable for fast data transmission without error checking?

• TCP

• UDP

• IMAP

• POP3

What differentiates HTTPS from HTTP?

• HTTPS allows file uploads; HTTP does not.

• HTTPS encrypts data for secure communication.

• HTTPS is used for email, and HTTP is used for web pages.

• HTTPS uses UDP instead of TCP.

In which scenario would FTP be used?

• Downloading emails to a client

• Uploading website files to a hosting server

• Streaming a video online

• Browsing a webpage

A remote worker uses a VPN to connect securely to their office network. Which protocol is most likely involved?

• FTP

• L2TP

• SMTP

• POP3

When you use Outlook to send an email, which protocol is primarily involved?

• IMAP

• SMTP

• POP3

• SSH