Save
Comp
Save
Share
Learn
Content
Leaderboard
Share
Learn
Created by
hope
Visit profile
Cards (44)
What is a protocol in networking?
A set of
rules
for device communication
View source
What does TCP/IP stand for?
Transmission Control Protocol
/
Internet Protocol
View source
What is the function of TCP?
It sends and receives
data packets
View source
How does TCP handle data?
It breaks data into
packets
and reorders them
View source
What is the role of IP in networking?
It routes and addresses
data packets
View source
What does every device on a network have?
A unique
IP address
View source
What is HTTP used for?
To transfer web pages over the
Internet
View source
What does HTTPS stand for?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
View source
What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
HTTPS is secure and uses
SSL
View source
What does SSL stand for?
Secure Sockets Layer
View source
What does a padlock symbol in a URL indicate?
The connection is
secure
View source
What is FTP used for?
To
transfer
files across a network
View source
What does SMTP stand for?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
View source
What is the function of POP?
To delete
emails
from the
server
after
download
View source
How does IMAP differ from POP?
IMAP
syncs
emails with the server
View source
What are the two versions of IP addressing?
IPv4
and
IPv6
View source
How many unique addresses does IPv4 allow?
Over
4 billion
unique addresses
View source
What is the format of an IPv4 address?
Four 8-bit
segments
separated by
dots
View source
How many unique addresses does IPv6 allow?
An
undecillion
unique addresses
View source
What is the format of an IPv6 address?
Eight
16-bit
segments
separated by
colons
View source
What is a MAC address?
A unique
hexadecimal
number for devices
View source
What is the format of a MAC address?
Six
8-bit
pairs in
hexadecimal
View source
How does a MAC address differ from an IP address?
MAC address cannot be
changed
View source
What does MAC stand for?
Media Access Control
View source
What are networking standards?
Rules
for communication across networks
View source
Why were networking standards created?
To ensure
devices
can exchange
data
View source
What is TCP/IP?
A set of
protocols
for network communication
View source
What is a protocol layer?
A division of
network
functionality
View source
Why are protocol layers used?
To simplify
network design
and
troubleshooting
View source
How do protocol layers assist developers?
They
allow
focus
on
one aspect
at
a
time
View source
How do layers communicate in a network?
Only with
adjacent
layers for
compatibility
View source
What are the four layers of TCP/IP?
Application
Transport
Internet
Link
View source
What are the reasons for splitting protocols into layers?
Simplifies
design
Eases
error
identification (troubleshooting)
Allows independent layer
modification
Ensures protocols are applied in
order
View source
What are the key protocols to describe for the exam?
TCP
IP
HTTP
&
HTTPS
FTP
SMTP
POP3
&
IMAP
View source
What protocols would be used in these scenarios?
Transferring a music file:
FTP
Sending an email:
SMTP
Secure password entry:
HTTPS
Receiving an email:
POP3
or
IMAP
View source
What is the significance of the TCP/IP stack?
Allows
computers
to communicate on a
network
Operates on different
layers
for functionality
View source
What is the importance of unique addresses in networking?
Ensures
data packets
reach the correct device
Prevents data loss and
miscommunication
View source
What is the role of encryption in HTTPS?
Protects data during
transmission
Ensures secure
communication
between users and servers
View source
What is the difference between POP and IMAP?
POP deletes
emails
after download
IMAP syncs emails across
devices
View source
What is the purpose of a MAC address?
Identifies devices on a network
Unique to each
network interface card
View source
See all 44 cards
See similar decks
8.4 Examination of "Como la vida misma" by Rosa Montero
AP Spanish Literature and Culture > Unit 8: Escritores contemporáneos de Estados Unidos y España
48 cards
Physics
135 cards
comp
21 cards
Comp
185 cards
comp
10 cards
Comp
532 cards
comm + networks
comp sci
27 cards
Comp definitions
70 cards
comp
42 cards
Comp
14 cards
Comp
2 cards
comp
58 cards
comp
169 cards
Comp
175 cards
Comp
17 cards
comp
112 cards
comp
57 cards
Comp
24 cards
comp
7 cards
Comp
7 cards
Computing
49 cards