Question 1

Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS

Answer

FTP

Answer

SMTP

Answer

HTTP

Question 2

What does the acronym FTP stand for in networking?

Accepted Answer

File Transfer Protocol

Answer

Forum Transfer Protocol

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Fast Transfer Protocol

Answer

File Transmission Protocol

Question 3

Which protocol is used for sending email messages?

Accepted Answer

SMTP

Answer

HTTP

Answer

IMAP

Answer

FTP

Question 4

What is the purpose of the DNS protocol?

Accepted Answer

To translate domain names into IP addresses

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To secure data transmission

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To send email messages

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To transfer files

Question 5

Which protocol is primarily used for retrieving emails from a server?

Accepted Answer

IMAP

Answer

HTTP

Answer

POP3

Answer

SMTP

Question 6

Which of the following protocols is used to securely access a remote computer?

Accepted Answer

SSH

Answer

HTTP

Answer

FTP

Answer

Telnet

Question 7

What does the acronym HTTP stand for?

Accepted Answer

HyperText Transfer Protocol

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High Text Transfer Protocol

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HyperText Transmission Protocol

Answer

Hyper Transfer Text Protocol

Question 8

Which protocol is used for secure file transfer over the internet?

Accepted Answer

SFTP

Answer

FTP

Answer

SMTP

Answer

HTTP

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of the POP3 protocol?

Accepted Answer

It downloads emails and typically removes them from the server

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It is used for sending emails

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It stores emails on the server

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It requires high bandwidth to function

Question 10

What is the main purpose of the DHCP protocol?

Accepted Answer

To assign IP addresses to devices on a network

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To transfer files between computers

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To enhance web security

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To send real-time messages

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of a MAC address in networking?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify devices on a local network

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To store data permanently

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To encrypt data for security

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To route data packets across the internet

Question 12

Which of the following best describes an IP address?

Accepted Answer

A unique address assigned to a device on a network for identification

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A set of rules for data transfer

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A physical address of a device

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A temporary storage location for data

Question 13

What is the purpose of data packets in networking?

Accepted Answer

To break down data into manageable pieces for transmission

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To permanently store data on servers

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To prevent data loss during transmission

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To encrypt data for security purposes

Question 14

In a local area network (LAN), what does a switch do with data packets?

Accepted Answer

It forwards data packets to the correct device based on MAC addresses

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It encrypts the data packets for security

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It stores data packets until they are needed

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It assigns IP addresses to connected devices

Question 15

Which type of data transfer media can transmit data over long distances with minimal signal loss?

Accepted Answer

Optical fiber cable

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Radio waves

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Coaxial cable

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Twisted pair cable

Question 16

How does a router use IP addresses in networking?

Accepted Answer

To direct data packets between different networks

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To assign MAC addresses to devices

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To connect devices within a local network

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To store data temporarily

Question 17

What role do data packets play in ensuring reliable network communication?

Accepted Answer

They can be retransmitted if lost during transmission

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They change size based on the data type

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They always travel the fastest route

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They store data indefinitely

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