18 Questions
What is the purpose of a torrent in the BitTorrent protocol?
To contain metadata about the file being shared
In the BitTorrent protocol, what does a seed refer to?
A peer who has downloaded the file completely and is sharing it with others
How are files shared in a BitTorrent network among peers?
By creating a torrent file with metadata and connecting to a tracker server
What is the function of a tracker in a BitTorrent network?
To connect peers to each other and provide information on where to find pieces of a file
Why are files broken into multiple pieces in the BitTorrent protocol?
To make downloading faster for all peers involved
What term is used to refer to a group of peers connected together in a BitTorrent network?
'Swarm'
What is the impact of a leech on a swarm?
Negative impact by downloading more data than sharing
How is the availability of a torrent defined in a swarm?
Number of complete copies of torrent contents
What does a lurker do in a peer-to-peer swarm?
Downloads files without contributing new content
What is considered poor behavior in the swarm community?
Logging off once the file download is complete
How is a peer's ratio in a swarm calculated?
$\text{Ratio} = \text{amount of data uploaded} / \text{amount of data downloaded}$
What is expected from a peer after fully downloading a file in a swarm?
To continue seeding until all peers have received the whole file
What is the main purpose of the BitTorrent protocol?
To rearrange file pieces for downloading
How does a firewall contribute to network security?
By deciding to allow or block specific network traffic based on security rules
What role does a VPN serve in network security?
To establish an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network
In the context of network security, what is an intrusion detection system (IDS) responsible for?
Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities
Why is it important for the BitTorrent protocol to rearrange file pieces out of order?
To increase download speed by prioritizing certain pieces
What distinguishes a tracker from peers in a BitTorrent swarm?
Trackers provide information about where to find other peers in the swarm
Test your knowledge on BitTorrent Protocol, peer-to-peer file sharing, and swarm availability with this quiz. Learn about the importance of having more seeds in the swarm for faster downloading, and why logging off after completing a download is frowned upon in the community.
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