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Which protocol is responsible for ensuring that data packets arrive in the correct order when transferring files over a network?
Which protocol is responsible for ensuring that data packets arrive in the correct order when transferring files over a network?
- IP (Internet Protocol)
- FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) (correct)
The primary function of IP (Internet Protocol) is to encrypt data transmitted across the internet.
The primary function of IP (Internet Protocol) is to encrypt data transmitted across the internet.
False (B)
What is the main purpose of the SMTP protocol?
What is the main purpose of the SMTP protocol?
sending emails
The protocol that downloads emails from a server to a traditional email client like Outlook is known as ______.
The protocol that downloads emails from a server to a traditional email client like Outlook is known as ______.
When you access a secure website, which protocol ensures that the data is encrypted between your browser and the web server?
When you access a secure website, which protocol ensures that the data is encrypted between your browser and the web server?
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is primarily used for sending emails between servers.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is primarily used for sending emails between servers.
Which protocol allows you to access emails on a server without downloading them, enabling synchronization across multiple devices?
Which protocol allows you to access emails on a server without downloading them, enabling synchronization across multiple devices?
What does IP address do?
What does IP address do?
A unique 48-bit or 68-bit number assigned to a network-connectable device is called a ______ address.
A unique 48-bit or 68-bit number assigned to a network-connectable device is called a ______ address.
Match the protocols with their functions:
Match the protocols with their functions:
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TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Ensures reliable communication by breaking data into packets and ensuring correct order.
IP (Internet Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)
Addresses and routes data packets to the correct destination using unique IP addresses.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
Sends emails from one server to another, transferring outgoing messages.
POP (Post Office Protocol)
POP (Post Office Protocol)
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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
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HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
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FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
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IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
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IP Address
IP Address
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MAC Address
MAC Address
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Study Notes
- Network protocols facilitate communication between devices over a network.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
- Ensures reliable communication between computers.
- Breaks data into packets and ensures they arrive in the correct order.
- Used for web browsing, email, and file transfers.
IP (Internet Protocol)
- Addresses and routes data packets to the correct destination.
- Assigns unique IP addresses to devices.
- Facilitates data packet transfer between devices.
- A computer's IP address allows communication with websites.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
- Sends emails from one server to another.
- Transfers outgoing emails from the sender's server to the recipient's server.
- Used when sending an email from a Gmail account.
POP (Post Office Protocol)
- Retrieves emails from the server to a device.
- Downloads emails from the server to an email client.
- Used by traditional email clients like Outlook.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
- Transfers web pages and other content over the Internet.
- Requests and receives web pages from web servers.
- Accessing a website typically begins with "http://".
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
- A secure version of HTTP, ensuring data is encrypted.
- Encrypts data sent between a browser and a web server.
- Accessing a secure website typically begins with "https://".
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
- Transfers files between computers on a network.
- Uploads and downloads files to and from servers.
- Used for uploading files to a website.
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
- Manages and synchronizes emails across multiple devices.
- Allows access to emails on the server without downloading them.
- Used by modern email clients like Gmail.
Network Addressing
- IP Address: A unique 32-bit (v4) or 128-bit (v6) number assigned to a device on a network.
- Acts like a postcode, indicating the device's location on the internet.
- Example: 37.153.62.123.
- MAC Address: A unique 48-bit or 68-bit number assigned to a device that can connect to the Internet.
- The first part identifies the manufacturer, and the second part is the serial number.
- Written in hexadecimal format. Example: 98-cc-df-56-c2-99.
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