Computer Networks Definition Quiz

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What is the main purpose of a computer network?

To decrease the efficiency of connected computers

To restrict communication between devices

To limit the types of messages that can be transferred

To enable resource sharing, data exchange, and collaboration (correct)

What is the function of a communication protocol in a computer network?

Generating web pages for browsing

Ensuring only text messages can be transmitted

Controlling the operating system of connected computers

Defining how the communication between two devices will take place (correct)

Which protocol is used by a computer to transfer web pages securely?

HTTPS (correct)

FTP

TCP

HTTP

What type of messages does HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) handle?

Web pages containing text, data, voice, video, and images Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of applications in a computer network?

Generating messages to be exchanged Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in a computer network?

Transferring files between connected computers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Domain Name System (DNS) in a computer network?

To resolve domain names into IPv4 addresses Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used by a computer to obtain an IPv4 address for communication in a network?

DHCP Signup and view all the answers

What does SMTP stand for in the context of computer networks?

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of IMAP in the context of computer networks?

To retrieve emails from the mail server to the client's system Signup and view all the answers

In computer networks, what is the main purpose of POP3?

To retrieve emails from the mail server to the client's system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of SFTP in file transfer over a network?

To securely transfer files over a network Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is primarily used for resolving domain names into IP addresses?

DNS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of SMTP in the context of computer networks?

Handling the transfer of email messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of IMAP in the context of computer networks?

Handling the transfer of email messages Signup and view all the answers

What type of messages does HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) handle in computer networks?

Text and image messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in a computer network?

Transferring files between a client and server Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Domain Name System (DNS) in a computer network?

Resolving domain names into IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is used by a computer to transfer web pages securely in a network?

HTTPS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of DHCP in a computer network?

Obtaining an IPv4 address for communication Signup and view all the answers

What type of messages does SMTP handle in a computer network?

Text messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of DNS (Domain Name System) in a computer network?

Resolving domain names into IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of POP3 in the context of computer networks?

Retrieving emails from the mail server Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is primarily used for resolving domain names into IP addresses in computer networks?

DNS Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of SFTP in file transfer over a network?

Transferring files securely Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of HTTP in a computer network?

Transferring web pages securely Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of IMAP in a computer network?

Retrieving emails while keeping copies Signup and view all the answers

What does FTP stand for in the context of computer networks?

File Transfer Protocol Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of TCP in a computer network?

Setting up and terminating communication Signup and view all the answers

Computer Networks Definition Quiz

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What is the main purpose of a computer network?

What is the function of a communication protocol in a computer network?

Which protocol is used by a computer to transfer web pages securely?

What type of messages does HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) handle?

What is the role of applications in a computer network?

What is the primary function of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in a computer network?

What is the purpose of Domain Name System (DNS) in a computer network?

Which protocol is used by a computer to obtain an IPv4 address for communication in a network?

What does SMTP stand for in the context of computer networks?

What is the primary function of IMAP in the context of computer networks?

In computer networks, what is the main purpose of POP3?

What is the role of SFTP in file transfer over a network?

Which protocol is primarily used for resolving domain names into IP addresses?

What is the primary function of SMTP in the context of computer networks?

What is the main purpose of IMAP in the context of computer networks?

What type of messages does HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) handle in computer networks?

What is the primary function of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in a computer network?

What is the purpose of Domain Name System (DNS) in a computer network?

Which protocol is used by a computer to transfer web pages securely in a network?

What is the primary function of DHCP in a computer network?

What type of messages does SMTP handle in a computer network?

What is the role of DNS (Domain Name System) in a computer network?

What is the primary function of POP3 in the context of computer networks?

Which protocol is primarily used for resolving domain names into IP addresses in computer networks?

What is the main purpose of SFTP in file transfer over a network?

What is the primary function of HTTP in a computer network?

What is the role of IMAP in a computer network?

What does FTP stand for in the context of computer networks?

What is the primary function of TCP in a computer network?

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