NSE Network Security Protocols & Technologies

Question 1

What is the primary function of the SSL/TLS protocol?

Accepted Answer

Encrypts data to ensure secure communication

Answer

Ensures file transfer speeds are maximized

Answer

Filters email spam

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Provides IP addressing

Question 2

Which protocol is used to assign IP addresses dynamically?

Accepted Answer

DHCP

Answer

DNS

Answer

ICMP

Answer

HTTP

Question 3

What does the IPSec protocol provide?

Accepted Answer

Secure network communication

Answer

Wireless connectivity

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Remote file access

Answer

Network printing services

Question 4

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer?

Accepted Answer

SFTP

Answer

FTP

Answer

SMTP

Answer

SNMP

Question 5

What is the main purpose of the SNMP protocol?

Accepted Answer

Manages and monitors network devices

Answer

Encrypts user credentials

Answer

Provides web services

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Controls internet traffic

Question 6

Which protocol uses port 443 by default?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS

Answer

HTTP

Answer

FTP

Answer

Telnet

Question 7

What is the role of DNS in networking?

Accepted Answer

Translates domain names to IP addresses

Answer

Secures data packets

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Assigns IP addresses

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Provides VPN connections

Question 8

Which protocol is used for sending email?

Accepted Answer

SMTP

Answer

POP3

Answer

IMAP

Answer

HTTPS

Question 9

Which protocol is commonly used for terminal access to remote systems?

Accepted Answer

SSH

Answer

HTTP

Answer

SFTP

Answer

SMTP