Network Protocols
6 reference items
Which primary protocol is used to transfer web pages over the Internet?
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HTTP
Explanation
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web.
Which secure protocol encrypts web traffic to protect user transactions?
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HTTPS
Explanation
HTTPS uses SSL/TLS certificates to encrypt browser-to-server data communication.
Which protocol is designed to upload and download files on a network?
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FTP
Explanation
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) moves files directly between client and server hosts.
Which standard email protocol is used for sending outgoing messages?
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SMTP
Explanation
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) handles mail routing across internet systems.
Which protocol retrieves email from a server while keeping it synced?
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IMAP
Explanation
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) syncs emails interactively across multiple devices.
Which protocol translates human-readable domain names into numeric IP addresses?
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DNS
Explanation
The Domain Name System (DNS) acts as the phone book of the Internet.