Communication Protocol Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on TCP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, UDP, SNMP, SSH, POP3, and more. Check your understanding of networking protocols!

#1

Which of the following is not a communication protocol?

TCP/IP
HTTP
HTML
SMTP
#2

What does TCP stand for in communication protocols?

Transmission Control Protocol
Technical Communication Protocol
Transportation Control Protocol
Transit Communication Protocol
#3

What does SMTP stand for in communication protocols?

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Secure Mail Transfer Protocol
Standard Mail Transfer Protocol
System Mail Transfer Protocol
#4

Which protocol is commonly used for file transfer over a network?

FTP
SMTP
HTTP
POP3
#5

What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?

TCP provides connection-oriented communication, while UDP is connectionless.
UDP provides reliable data delivery, while TCP does not.
TCP is faster than UDP in transferring large files.
UDP is used for web browsing, while TCP is used for email communication.
#6

Which OSI layer does HTTP operate on?

Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Application Layer
#7

What is the purpose of the DNS protocol?

To regulate internet traffic
To convert domain names to IP addresses
To secure email communication
To compress data packets
#8

Which OSI layer does SSL/TLS operate on?

Physical Layer
Session Layer
Transport Layer
Application Layer
#9

What is the primary function of the ICMP protocol?

To route packets between networks
To manage network devices
To diagnose network issues
To encrypt data transmission
#10

In OSI model, which layer ensures error-free transmission of data?

Data Link Layer
Physical Layer
Transport Layer
Session Layer
#11

Which protocol is used for secure communication over a computer network?

SSL/TLS
HTTP
UDP
FTP
#12

Which protocol is used for real-time data streaming over the internet?

HTTP
UDP
SMTP
FTP
#13

Which protocol is used for routing and switching within a local area network (LAN)?

TCP
UDP
ARP
HTTP
#14

What does the acronym HTTP stand for?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Hypertext Transmission Protocol
Highway Transport Protocol
Hyperlink Terminal Protocol
#15

Which protocol is used for resolving IP addresses to MAC addresses?

DHCP
ARP
DNS
SMTP

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