Networking Protocols Quiz

What is a protocol in networking?

• A set of rules for formatting and processing data

• A type of computer hardware

• A method for encrypting data

• A software application for browsing the web

Which OSI model layer does the Internet Protocol (IP) belong to?

• Network layer

• Data link layer

• Transport layer

• Application layer

What is the primary function of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?

• Managing network connections

• Routing data packets

• Encrypting data

• Ensuring reliable data delivery

Which protocol is used for secure HTTP communication?

• TLS/SSL

• IPsec

• ICMP

• UDP

What does the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) do?

• Manages network connections

• Transfers data between devices

• Reports errors and provides status updates

• Encrypts data

Which protocol is known for setting up one-to-many network connections?

• RIP

• BGP

• EIGRP

• IGMP

What is the main purpose of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)?

• Calculating the shortest network path

• Encrypting data

• Ensuring reliable data delivery

• Broadcasting IP addresses controlled by networks

Which protocol is a faster but less reliable alternative to TCP?

• HTTP

• UDP

• IPsec

• OSPF

What is a SYN flood attack?

• An attack that encrypts data

• An attack that exploits the TCP handshake process

• An attack that reroutes data packets

• An attack that uses HTTP requests

Which protocol is used to calculate the most efficient network routes?

• ICMP

• OSPF

• EIGRP

• RIP