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Which protocol suite is the most popular network protocol in use today?

  • TCP/IP (correct)
  • FTP
  • UDP
  • HTTP
  • What is a protocol in the context of computer communication?

  • A set of rules that govern communications (correct)
  • A type of computer virus
  • A hardware component
  • A specific computer language
  • Which protocols are the key ones to understand according to the A+ exam objectives?

  • SMTP and POP3
  • Protocols in the TCP/IP suite (correct)
  • HTTP and FTP
  • UDP and DNS
  • What does TCP/IP stand for?

    <p>Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol in the TCP/IP suite ensures guaranteed delivery of packets?

    <p>Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to UNIX and Windows, which other operating system can TCP/IP work on?

    <p>Linux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can TCP/IP ensure if speed is more important than guaranteed delivery?

    <p>It can ensure speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the TCP/IP model includes TCP and UDP protocols for data transmission?

    <p>Host-to-Host layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is the backbone protocol of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model?

    <p>IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the TCP/IP model describes the network access method, such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi?

    <p>Network Access layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol, developed in 1991, allowed client-server request-response protocols at the Process/Application layer of the TCP/IP model?

    <p>HTTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is used for sharing files and printers between computers, developed by Microsoft?

    <p>CIFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the TCP/IP model includes the majority of protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and POP?

    <p>Process/Application layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which file transfer protocol was developed for AppleTalk and replaced by SMB on Mac OS?

    <p>AFP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is commonly used for web server-client communication and transmits data in plain text?

    <p>HTTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DNS stand for and what is its function?

    <p>Domain Name Server, resolves hostnames to IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol encrypts traffic between web server and client using SSL or TLS?

    <p>HTTPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of FTP that makes it unsecure for sensitive information?

    <p>It transmits usernames and passwords in plain text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol allows clients to download and store emails on the server and supports multiple clients connected to the same inbox?

    <p>IMAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of LDAP?

    <p>Accesses information stored in an LDAP directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HTTPS indicate about a website's security?

    <p>It encrypts traffic between web server and client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is primarily implemented by Microsoft systems to provide shared access to files, printers, and other network resources?

    <p>SMB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol was designed to replace the unsecure telnet command and can be used for remote logins, executing programs, and transferring files?

    <p>SSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is the most commonly used to send email messages and is designed as a push protocol for sending email from mail server to mail server or from a mail server to an email client?

    <p>SMTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol allows users to connect to remote computers, run programs, and supports sound, drive, port, and network printer redirection?

    <p>RDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is a non-proprietary protocol designed to help locate resources on a network and is an industry standard used with non-Microsoft operating systems?

    <p>SLP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol gathers and manages network performance information, primarily used to monitor connectivity devices and is compatible with many other network devices?

    <p>SNMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol provides access to network data from any client platform and allows setting access control lists (ACLs) for database entries?

    <p>LDAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol allows computers to communicate over the network and provides three services: naming, datagram distribution, and session management?

    <p>NetBIOS/NetBT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about SNMP is true?

    <p>The most current version of SNMP is SNMPv2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP is a single protocol used for computer communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP suite contains only two protocols, TCP and IP.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP can ensure delivery of packets, but speed is not a priority.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP is not compatible with macOS and Android operating systems.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FTP is a secure protocol for transferring sensitive information.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SNMP is primarily used for network performance monitoring.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTTPS indicates that a website's security is compromised.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    LDAP allows setting access control lists (ACLs) for database entries.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RDP is primarily implemented by Microsoft systems.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SMTP is a pull protocol for sending email from mail server to mail server.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SLP is a proprietary protocol designed to help locate resources on a network.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SSH was designed to replace the unsecure telnet command.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NetBIOS name resolution could be performed across any routed connection, unlike DNS.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SNMPv3 is the most current version of SNMP.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IMAP4 has been the preferred protocol for downloading email.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NetBIOS/NetBT provides four services: naming, datagram distribution, session management, and file sharing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP is based on the seven-layer OSI model.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority of TCP/IP protocols are at the Network Access layer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTTP was developed in 1991 as a Process/Application layer protocol.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    AFP is a file transfer protocol developed for Windows.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CIFS is used for sharing files and printers between computers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The TCP/IP model's Internet layer's backbone protocol is ICMP.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Developers cannot build new protocols fitting into the Process/Application layer as networking needs arise.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTTPS encrypts traffic between web server and client using SSL or TLS.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FTP transmits usernames and passwords in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IMAP4 allows storage on the server and supports multiple clients connected to the same inbox.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNS resolves hostnames to IP addresses.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTTP transmits data in plain text, making it insecure for sensitive information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    LDAP is used to access information stored in an LDAP directory, such as employee contact lists and network configuration data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is used to transfer files between hosts and requires a login for access.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of computer communication, what is a protocol?

    <p>A protocol is a set of rules that govern communications, much like a language in human terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the backbone protocol of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model?

    <p>The backbone protocol of the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model is ICMP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TCP/IP stand for?

    <p>TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of FTP that makes it unsecure for sensitive information?

    <p>FTP transmits usernames and passwords in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocols are the key ones to understand according to the A+ exam objectives?

    <p>The key protocols to understand according to the A+ exam objectives are the protocols in the TCP/IP suite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most popular network protocol in use today?

    <p>The most popular network protocol in use today is the TCP/IP suite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of HTTPS?

    <p>HTTPS encrypts traffic between web server and client using SSL or TLS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the relationship between the Department of Defense (DoD) model and the OSI model in the context of TCP/IP protocol suite.

    <p>The DoD model, which has four layers, maps to the seven OSI layers, and the functionality between the two models is virtually identical, with different layer names.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the functionality of the majority of TCP/IP protocols at the Process/Application layer.

    <p>The majority of TCP/IP protocols, including HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and POP, are at the Process/Application layer, providing flexibility and accommodating dozens of protocols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the backbone protocols at the Host-to-Host layer and the Internet layer in the TCP/IP model?

    <p>The Host-to-Host layer includes TCP and UDP protocols for data transmission, while the Internet layer's backbone protocol is IP, working with ICMP and ARP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the flexibility offered by the Process/Application layer in the TCP/IP model.

    <p>The Process/Application layer offers flexibility with dozens of protocols, allowing developers to create new protocols as networking needs arise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of common Process/Application layer protocols.

    <p>Common Process/Application layer protocols include AFP, CIFS, DHCP, and DNS, among others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the development and replacement of the AFP protocol in the context of TCP/IP protocol suite.

    <p>AFP is a file transfer protocol developed for AppleTalk, replaced by SMB on Mac OS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the CIFS protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite?

    <p>CIFS, developed by Microsoft, is used for sharing files and printers between computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol allows users to connect to remote computers, run programs, and supports sound, drive, port, and network printer redirection?

    <p>RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly used protocol to send email messages and is designed as a push protocol for sending email from mail server to mail server or from a mail server to an email client?

    <p>SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which non-proprietary protocol is designed to help locate resources on a network and is an industry standard used with non-Microsoft operating systems?

    <p>SLP (Service Location Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol suite is the most popular network protocol in use today?

    <p>TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol gathers and manages network performance information, primarily used to monitor connectivity devices and is compatible with many other network devices?

    <p>SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol suite contains a protocol used to provide shared access to files, printers, and other network resources, primarily implemented by Microsoft systems?

    <p>SMB (Server Message Block)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred protocol for downloading email that is being replaced by IMAP4 due to its security and additional features?

    <p>POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol suite allows computers to communicate over the network and provides three services: naming, datagram distribution, and session management?

    <p>NetBIOS/NetBT (Network Basic Input/Output System/NetBIOS over TCP/IP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of Microsoft's RDP client software that is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android?

    <p>Remote Desktop Connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the function of DNS and its potential security implications.

    <p>DNS stands for Domain Name Service or Domain Name Server and resolves hostnames to IP addresses. However, it can pose security risks when transmitting data in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the differences between HTTP and HTTPS in terms of security and data transmission.

    <p>HTTP is the most commonly used protocol for web server-client communication and transmits data in plain text, making it insecure for sensitive information. On the other hand, HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, encrypts traffic between web server and client using SSL or TLS, ensuring secure data transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the role of IMAP and IMAP4 in email communication, emphasizing their security features and functionalities.

    <p>IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol, is a secure email protocol that allows clients to download and store emails on the server. IMAP4, a version of IMAP, notifies the client of new emails, allows storage on the server, and supports multiple clients connected to the same inbox, ensuring secure and efficient email management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the purpose and usage of LDAP, highlighting the types of information it can access and manage.

    <p>LDAP, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, is used to access information stored in an LDAP directory, such as employee contact lists and network configuration data. It provides a standardized way of accessing and managing directory information, facilitating efficient data retrieval and management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the potential security risks associated with FTP and the implications of transmitting usernames and passwords in plain text.

    <p>FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is used to transfer files between hosts and requires a login for access. However, it transmits usernames and passwords in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive information and posing security risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of HTTPS in ensuring secure and verified data transmissions, emphasizing the use of SSL or TLS for encryption.

    <p>Websites using HTTPS are secure and verified by a reputable certificate authority, with data transmissions encrypted using SSL or TLS, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the transmitted data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the importance of secure data transmission and access control in the context of FTP and the potential risks associated with plain text transmission.

    <p>FTP transmits data in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive information and potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access. Secure data transmission and access control are crucial for mitigating these risks and ensuring the confidentiality of transmitted files.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP is a collection of different protocols that work together to deliver ______

    <p>connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP actually contains dozens of protocols working together to help computers communicate with ______

    <p>one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP can work on disparate operating systems, such as UNIX, Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, and ______

    <p>Android</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP can ensure that the packets are delivered from one computer to ______

    <p>another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A protocol is a set of rules that govern communications, much like a language in human ______

    <p>terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP is robust and ______

    <p>flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP Structure The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite is the most popular network protocol in use today, thanks mostly to the rise of the ______

    <p>Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TCP/IP is ______ and based on the Department of Defense (DoD) model, which has four layers mapping to the seven OSI layers.

    <p>modular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority of TCP/IP protocols are at the ______ layer, including HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and POP.

    <p>Process/Application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Host-to-Host layer includes TCP and ______ protocols for data transmission.

    <p>UDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Internet layer's backbone protocol is ______, working with ICMP and ARP.

    <p>IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    AFP is a file transfer protocol developed for ______, replaced by SMB on Mac OS.

    <p>AppleTalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Developers can build protocols fitting into the Process/Application layer as new applications or networking needs emerge.

    <p>dozens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CIFS, developed by ______, is used for sharing files and printers between computers.

    <p>Microsoft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNS stands for Domain Name Service or Domain Name Server and resolves hostnames to ______ addresses.

    <p>IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is used to transfer files between hosts and requires a ______ for access.

    <p>login</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTTP is the most commonly used protocol for web server-client communication and transmits data in ______ text, making it insecure for sensitive information.

    <p>plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol, is a secure email protocol that allows clients to download and store emails on the ______.

    <p>server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    LDAP, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, is used to access information stored in an LDAP directory, such as employee contact lists and network ______ data.

    <p>configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Websites using HTTPS are secure and verified by a reputable certificate authority, with data ______ encrypted.

    <p>transmissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FTP transmits usernames and passwords in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive ______.

    <p>information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ is replacing POP3 due to its security and additional features

    <p>IMAP4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ allows users to connect to remote computers, run programs, and supports sound, drive, port, and network printer redirection

    <p>RDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ is the most commonly used protocol to send email messages and is designed as a push protocol for sending email from mail server to mail server or from a mail server to an email client

    <p>SMTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microsoft’s RDP client software is called ______ and is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android

    <p>Remote Desktop Connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ is a protocol used to provide shared access to files, printers, and other network resources, primarily implemented by Microsoft systems

    <p>SMB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ gathers and manages network performance information, primarily used to monitor connectivity devices and is compatible with many other network devices

    <p>SNMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most current version of SNMP is

    <p>SNMPv3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ can be used to set up a secure Telnet session for remote logins or for remotely executing programs and transferring files and was designed to replace the unsecure telnet command

    <p>SSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ allows computers to communicate over the network and provides three services: naming, datagram distribution, and session management

    <p>NetBIOS/NetBT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Network Protocols Overview

    • LDAP provides access to network data from any client platform and allows setting access control lists (ACLs) for database entries.
    • NetBIOS/NetBT allows computers to communicate over the network and provides three services: naming, datagram distribution, and session management.
    • POP3 has been the preferred protocol for downloading email but is being replaced by IMAP4 due to its security and additional features.
    • RDP, developed by Microsoft, allows users to connect to remote computers, run programs, and supports sound, drive, port, and network printer redirection.
    • SLP is a non-proprietary protocol designed to help locate resources on a network and is an industry standard used with non-Microsoft operating systems.
    • SMB is a protocol used to provide shared access to files, printers, and other network resources, primarily implemented by Microsoft systems.
    • SMTP is the most commonly used protocol to send email messages and is designed as a push protocol for sending email from mail server to mail server or from a mail server to an email client.
    • SNMP gathers and manages network performance information, primarily used to monitor connectivity devices and is compatible with many other network devices.
    • The most current version of SNMP is SNMPv3.
    • SSH can be used to set up a secure Telnet session for remote logins or for remotely executing programs and transferring files and was designed to replace the unsecure telnet command.
    • Microsoft’s RDP client software is called Remote Desktop Connection and is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.
    • NetBIOS name resolution was performed with a WINS server or LMHOSTS file and could not be performed across any routed connection, unlike DNS.

    Key Internet Protocols and Their Functions

    • DNS stands for Domain Name Service or Domain Name Server and resolves hostnames to IP addresses.
    • FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is used to transfer files between hosts and requires a login for access.
    • FTP transmits usernames and passwords in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive information.
    • HTTP is the most commonly used protocol for web server-client communication and transmits data in plain text, making it insecure for sensitive information.
    • HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, encrypts traffic between web server and client using SSL or TLS.
    • Websites using HTTPS are secure and verified by a reputable certificate authority, with data transmissions encrypted.
    • IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol, is a secure email protocol that allows clients to download and store emails on the server.
    • IMAP4 notifies the client of new emails, allows storage on the server, and supports multiple clients connected to the same inbox.
    • LDAP, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, is used to access information stored in an LDAP directory, such as employee contact lists and network configuration data.

    Key Internet Protocols and Their Functions

    • DNS stands for Domain Name Service or Domain Name Server and resolves hostnames to IP addresses.
    • FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is used to transfer files between hosts and requires a login for access.
    • FTP transmits usernames and passwords in plain text, making it unsecure for sensitive information.
    • HTTP is the most commonly used protocol for web server-client communication and transmits data in plain text, making it insecure for sensitive information.
    • HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, encrypts traffic between web server and client using SSL or TLS.
    • Websites using HTTPS are secure and verified by a reputable certificate authority, with data transmissions encrypted.
    • IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol, is a secure email protocol that allows clients to download and store emails on the server.
    • IMAP4 notifies the client of new emails, allows storage on the server, and supports multiple clients connected to the same inbox.
    • LDAP, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, is used to access information stored in an LDAP directory, such as employee contact lists and network configuration data.

    Network Protocols Overview

    • LDAP provides access to network data from any client platform and allows setting access control lists (ACLs) for database entries.
    • NetBIOS/NetBT allows computers to communicate over the network and provides three services: naming, datagram distribution, and session management.
    • POP3 has been the preferred protocol for downloading email but is being replaced by IMAP4 due to its security and additional features.
    • RDP, developed by Microsoft, allows users to connect to remote computers, run programs, and supports sound, drive, port, and network printer redirection.
    • SLP is a non-proprietary protocol designed to help locate resources on a network and is an industry standard used with non-Microsoft operating systems.
    • SMB is a protocol used to provide shared access to files, printers, and other network resources, primarily implemented by Microsoft systems.
    • SMTP is the most commonly used protocol to send email messages and is designed as a push protocol for sending email from mail server to mail server or from a mail server to an email client.
    • SNMP gathers and manages network performance information, primarily used to monitor connectivity devices and is compatible with many other network devices.
    • The most current version of SNMP is SNMPv3.
    • SSH can be used to set up a secure Telnet session for remote logins or for remotely executing programs and transferring files and was designed to replace the unsecure telnet command.
    • Microsoft’s RDP client software is called Remote Desktop Connection and is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.
    • NetBIOS name resolution was performed with a WINS server or LMHOSTS file and could not be performed across any routed connection, unlike DNS.

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