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    • What is a protocol in networking?
      A set of rules for device communication
    • What does TCP/IP stand for?
      Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
    • What is the function of TCP?
      It sends and receives data packets
    • How does TCP handle data?
      It breaks data into packets and reorders them
    • What is the role of IP in networking?
      It routes and addresses data packets
    • What does every device on a network have?
      A unique IP address
    • What is HTTP used for?
      To transfer web pages over the Internet
    • What does HTTPS stand for?
      Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
    • What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
      HTTPS is secure and uses SSL
    • What does SSL stand for?
      Secure Sockets Layer
    • What does a padlock symbol in a URL indicate?
      The connection is secure
    • What is FTP used for?
      To transfer files across a network
    • What does SMTP stand for?
      Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
    • What is the function of POP?
      To delete emails from the server after download
    • How does IMAP differ from POP?
      IMAP syncs emails with the server
    • What are the two versions of IP addressing?
      IPv4 and IPv6
    • How many unique addresses does IPv4 allow?
      Over 4 billion unique addresses
    • What is the format of an IPv4 address?
      Four 8-bit segments separated by dots
    • How many unique addresses does IPv6 allow?
      An undecillion unique addresses
    • What is the format of an IPv6 address?
      Eight 16-bit segments separated by colons
    • What is a MAC address?
      A unique hexadecimal number for devices
    • What is the format of a MAC address?
      Six 8-bit pairs in hexadecimal
    • How does a MAC address differ from an IP address?
      MAC address cannot be changed
    • What does MAC stand for?
      Media Access Control
    • What are networking standards?
      Rules for communication across networks
    • Why were networking standards created?
      To ensure devices can exchange data
    • What is TCP/IP?
      A set of protocols for network communication
    • What is a protocol layer?
      A division of network functionality
    • Why are protocol layers used?
      To simplify network design and troubleshooting
    • How do protocol layers assist developers?
      They allow focus on one aspect at a time
    • How do layers communicate in a network?
      Only with adjacent layers for compatibility
    • What are the four layers of TCP/IP?
      • Application
      • Transport
      • Internet
      • Link
    • 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
    • What are the key protocols to describe for the exam?
      • TCP
      • IP
      • HTTP & HTTPS
      • FTP
      • SMTP
      • POP3 & IMAP
    • What protocols would be used in these scenarios?
      1. Transferring a music file: FTP
      2. Sending an email: SMTP
      3. Secure password entry: HTTPS
      4. Receiving an email: POP3 or IMAP
    • What is the significance of the TCP/IP stack?
      • Allows computers to communicate on a network
      • Operates on different layers for functionality
    • What is the importance of unique addresses in networking?
      • Ensures data packets reach the correct device
      • Prevents data loss and miscommunication
    • What is the role of encryption in HTTPS?
      • Protects data during transmission
      • Ensures secure communication between users and servers
    • What is the difference between POP and IMAP?
      • POP deletes emails after download
      • IMAP syncs emails across devices
    • What is the purpose of a MAC address?
      • Identifies devices on a network
      • Unique to each network interface card
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