Network+ Practice questions

A network protocol providing an alternative solution to the manual allocation of IP addresses is known as:

DHCP

Which of the following answers refers to a system containing mappings of domain names to various types of data, such as for example numerical IP addresses?

DNS

LDAP is an example of:

Directory access protocol

POP3 is used for:

Email retrieval

User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a connection-oriented protocol using a three-way handshake which is a set of initial steps required for establishing network connection. UDP supports retransmission of lost packets, flow control (managing the amount of data that is being sent), and sequencing (rearranging packets that arrived out of order).

False(TCP)

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is an example of a connectionless protocol. Because TCP doesn't support three-way handshake while establishing a network connection, it is referred to as unreliable or best-effort protocol.

False(UDP)

What is the function of FTP?

File exchange

Which of the answers listed below refers to a protocol used for managing VoIP and VTC services?

H.323

Which protocol allows for retrieving contents of an Internet page from a web server?

HTTP

What is the name of a network protocol that secures web traffic via SSL/TLS encryption?

HTTPS

Which of the following answers refers to a protocol used by routers, hosts and network devices to generate error messages and troubleshoot problems with delivery of IP packets?

ICMP

What is the name of a network layer protocol that specifies the format of packets and addressing scheme in network communications?

IP

Which of the following answers refers to an SSL/TLS-based directory access protocol?

LDAPS

Which of the answers listed below refers to a network protocol used for synchronizing clocks over a computer network?

NTP

Which of the answers listed below refer to IMAP4? (Select 2 answers)

Offers improved functionality in comparison to POP3 Serves the same function as POP3

What are the characteristic features of TFTP?

Provides no security features A very basic form of file sharing protocol

What are the characteristics of SMB/CIFS? (Select 2 answers)

Provides shared access to files, directories, and devices Used mainly by computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems

A Microsoft-proprietary protocol providing a user with graphical interface for connecting to another networked host is known as:

RDP

A network protocol that allows for secure file transfer over Secure Shell (SSH) is called:

SFTP

Which of the following answers refers to a protocol used for managing real-time sessions that include voice, video, application sharing, or instant messaging services?

SIP

A type of protocol used in network management systems for monitoring network-attached devices is called:

SNMP

A type of cryptographic network protocol for secure data communication, remote command-line login, remote command execution, and other secure network services between two networked computers is known as:

SSH

Which of the answers listed below refers to a secure replacement for Telnet?

SSH

The SMTP protocol is used for

Sending email between mail servers Sending email from a client device

Telnet

Transmits data in an unencrypted form Does not provide authentication Enables remote login and command execution