Common Network Protocols Quiz

What is the primary function of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?

• To encrypt data packets

• To translate domain names to IP addresses

• To translate IP addresses to MAC addresses and vice versa

• To manage email transmission

Which protocol is responsible for directing network traffic between autonomous systems?

• Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

• Internet Protocol (IP)

• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

What does the Domain Name System (DNS) primarily do?

• Assigns IP addresses to devices

• Manages network routing tables

• Translates domain names into IP addresses

• Encrypts web traffic

Which protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• Transport Control Protocol (TCP)

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

What is the primary use of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

• To transfer files between a client and a server

• To encrypt data packets

• To send email messages

• To resolve IP addresses

Which protocol is commonly used for secure web browsing?

• HTTP

• HTTPS

• SMTP

• FTP

What is the function of the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)?

• To handle error messages and diagnostics

• To manage email transmission

• To encrypt data packets

• To assign IP addresses

What does the Internet Protocol (IP) do?

• Encrypts data packets

• Assigns IP addresses to devices

• Routes data packets to their destinations

• Translates domain names into IP addresses

Which protocol is designed to find the shortest path for data packets?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

• Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

What is the role of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)?

• To send email messages from clients to servers

• To translate domain names into IP addresses

• To receive email messages

• To encrypt email messages