Understanding Protocols

What is the primary function of a protocol?

• To provide a set of rules for communication between devices

• To translate languages between people

• To store data on a server

• To encrypt data for security

What does TCP stand for?

• Transfer Communication Protocol

• Transfer Control Process

• Transmission Control Protocol

• Transmission Communication Process

What is the main role of the Internet Protocol (IP)?

• Routing packets across a wide area network

• Encrypting data for secure transmission

• Providing error-free data transmission

• Managing email servers

Which protocol is fundamental to the World Wide Web?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• POP

What additional feature does HTTPS provide over HTTP?

• Encryption for secure data transmission

• Faster data transfer speeds

• Error correction

• Data compression

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

• Sending emails

• Sending files between computers

• Browsing the web

• Streaming videos

Which protocol is used to send an email from a device to an email server?

• FTP

• IMAP

• POP

• SMTP

What does POP stand for?

• Post Office Protocol

• Packet Over Protocol

• Post Operational Process

• Protocol of Post

What is a key characteristic of the POP protocol?

• It removes the original copy of the email from the server when retrieved

• It encrypts emails for security

• It compresses emails for faster transmission

• It allows multiple devices to access the same email

What does IMAP stand for?

• Internet Message Access Protocol

• Internal Message Application Process

• Internet Mail Application Protocol

• Internal Mail Access Protocol