Network Protocols MCQs with Answers

What is the term used to describe an endpoint for inter-process communication across a computer network?

• A.Port
• B.Socket
• C.Protocol
• D.Interface

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What does IP stand for in networking?

• A.Interconnected Platform
• B.Internal Processor
• C.Internet Protocol
• D.Integrated Program

In which network type does OSPF establish adjacencies without performing the DR/BDR election process?

• A.Broadcast multi-access
• B.Non-broadcast multi-access (NBMA)
• C.Point-to-point
• D.Point-to-multipoint

Which protocol is used as a communication protocol in all types of networks and is essential for sending messages or retrieving information from other computers on the internet?

• A.HTTP
• B.FTP
• C.TCP/IP
• D.SMTP

In the field of telecommunication, what does LTE stand for?

• A.Local Terminal Exchange
• B.Long Transmission Equipment
• C.Low Telecommunication Energy
• D.Long Term Evolution

What does the abbreviation WPA stand for in networking terminology?

• A.Wireless Protected Application
• B.Wi-Fi Protected Access
• C.Wired Packet Authentication
• D.Wideband Protocol Adapter

Telnet is a protocol used in networking that operates on which type of basis?

• A.Text
• B.Graphical
• C.Audio
• D.Video

What does a MAC address uniquely identify on a network?

• A.The physical device
• B.The IP address
• C.The network protocol
• D.The domain name

What is the primary function of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in a computer network?

• A.To automatically assign IP addresses to devices
• B.To encrypt data packets during transmission
• C.To resolve domain names to IP addresses
• D.To establish a secure remote connection between networks

Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network?

• A.DNS
• B.DHCP
• C.HTTP
• D.FTP