Introduction to Network Protocols: MCQ Practice for Students

Master the basics of network protocols with this MCQ practice test. Covering HTTP, FTP, SMTP and more. It's perfect for students preparing for exams or enhancing networking knowledge!

Questions (30)


  1. Which protocol is primarily used for transferring files between a client and a server?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) FTP
    • c) SMTP
    • d) IMAP
    View Answer
    Correct FTP
  2. What does the acronym HTTP stand for?

    • a) Hyperlink Transfer Text Protocol
    • b) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
    • c) High-Transfer Text Protocol
    • d) Hypertext Transit Protocol
    View Answer
    Correct Hypertext Transfer Protocol
  3. Which protocol is used for sending emails?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) FTP
    • c) SMTP
    • d) POP3
    View Answer
    Correct SMTP
  4. What is the main purpose of the DNS protocol?

    • a) To transfer files
    • b) To resolve domain names into IP addresses
    • c) To secure network connections
    • d) To monitor network traffic
    View Answer
    Correct To resolve domain names into IP addresses
  5. Which protocol uses port 443 for secure communication?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) FTP
    • c) HTTPS
    • d) Telnet
    View Answer
    Correct HTTPS
  6. What does the acronym FTP stand for?

    • a) File Transfer Protocol
    • b) File Transmission Protocol
    • c) Fast Transfer Protocol
    • d) File Transport Protocol
    View Answer
    Correct File Transfer Protocol
  7. Which protocol is used to access web pages over the internet?

    • a) FTP
    • b) HTTP
    • c) SMTP
    • d) POP3
    View Answer
    Correct HTTP
  8. IMAP is primarily associated with what function?

    • a) Sending emails
    • b) Managing emails on a remote server
    • c) Transferring files
    • d) Securing web connections
    View Answer
    Correct Managing emails on a remote server
  9. Which protocol ensures secure file transfer over the internet?

    • a) SFTP
    • b) FTP
    • c) HTTP
    • d) SMTP
    View Answer
    Correct SFTP
  10. What is the primary purpose of the Telnet protocol?

    • a) To transfer files securely
    • b) To provide remote command-line access to a device
    • c) To resolve domain names
    • d) To send emails
    View Answer
    Correct To provide remote command-line access to a device
  11. Which protocol is commonly used to send multimedia files via email?

    • a) SMTP
    • b) IMAP
    • c) MIME
    • d) FTP
    View Answer
    Correct MIME
  12. Which protocol is responsible for dividing data into packets for transmission?

    • a) DNS
    • b) TCP
    • c) FTP
    • d) SNMP
    View Answer
    Correct TCP
  13. What is the primary role of ICMP in networking?

    • a) To establish secure connections
    • b) To handle error messages and diagnostics
    • c) To transfer files between devices
    • d) To encrypt data transmissions
    View Answer
    Correct To handle error messages and diagnostics
  14. HTTPS provides encryption using which technology?

    • a) DNS
    • b) SSL/TLS
    • c) FTP
    • d) IMAP
    View Answer
    Correct SSL/TLS
  15. What does SNMP stand for?

    • a) Simple Network Management Protocol
    • b) Secure Network Messaging Protocol
    • c) Standard Network Monitoring Protocol
    • d) Simple Network Monitoring Protocol
    View Answer
    Correct Simple Network Management Protocol
  16. Which protocol is used to retrieve resources from a URL?

    • a) FTP
    • b) HTTP
    • c) SMTP
    • d) DNS
    View Answer
    Correct HTTP
  17. What is the default port for HTTP?

    • a) 25
    • b) 80
    • c) 21
    • d) 443
    View Answer
    Correct 80
  18. Which transport layer protocol does HTTP use by default?

    • a) UDP
    • b) TCP
    • c) FTP
    • d) ICMP
    View Answer
    Correct TCP
  19. What is the purpose of the BOOTP protocol?

    • a) To manage network security
    • b) To assign IP addresses and bootstrap configurations
    • c) To encrypt data packets
    • d) To monitor network traffic
    View Answer
    Correct To assign IP addresses and bootstrap configurations
  20. What is the main function of the TCP/IP model?

    • a) To establish secure communication
    • b) To standardize network communication
    • c) To encrypt transmitted data
    • d) To manage file transfers
    View Answer
    Correct To standardize network communication
  21. Which protocol operates over UDP for faster data transmission?

    • a) SMTP
    • b) DNS
    • c) HTTPS
    • d) TCP
    View Answer
    Correct DNS
  22. Which protocol is used for remote network management?

    • a) SNMP
    • b) NTP
    • c) FTP
    • d) IMAP
    View Answer
    Correct SNMP
  23. Which protocol provides a connectionless data transfer mechanism?

    • a) TCP
    • b) UDP
    • c) FTP
    • d) SMTP
    View Answer
    Correct UDP
  24. What is the purpose of the TFTP protocol?

    • a) To encrypt data transfers
    • b) To transfer files without authentication
    • c) To provide remote login
    • d) To resolve domain names
    View Answer
    Correct To transfer files without authentication
  25. What does the acronym BGP stand for?

    • a) Basic Gateway Protocol
    • b) Border Gateway Protocol
    • c) Bandwidth Gateway Protocol
    • d) Best Gateway Protocol
    View Answer
    Correct Border Gateway Protocol
  26. Which protocol is used to assign IP addresses dynamically?

    • a) DNS
    • b) DHCP
    • c) FTP
    • d) ICMP
    View Answer
    Correct DHCP
  27. What is the primary function of the RIP protocol?

    • a) To manage network diagnostics
    • b) To route data packets using hop count
    • c) To encrypt transmitted data
    • d) To resolve domain names
    View Answer
    Correct To route data packets using hop count
  28. Which protocol is associated with the acronym VoIP?

    • a) Video over IP
    • b) Voice over IP
    • c) Virtual over IP
    • d) Volume over IP
    View Answer
    Correct Voice over IP
  29. Which protocol uses port 22 for secure communication?

    • a) HTTP
    • b) FTP
    • c) SSH
    • d) SMTP
    View Answer
    Correct SSH
  30. What type of address does DNS convert into human-readable domain names?

    • a) MAC address
    • b) IPv4/IPv6 address
    • c) Subnet mask
    • d) Default gateway
    View Answer
    Correct IPv4/IPv6 address

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