Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Network Protocols & Standards

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

DHCP

Answer

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network.

Question 2

At which OSI layer does the TCP protocol operate?

Accepted Answer

Transport Layer (Layer 4)

Answer

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) operates at the Transport Layer (Layer 4) of the OSI model, providing reliable, connection-oriented communication.

Question 3

Which protocol resolves domain names to IP addresses?

Accepted Answer

DNS

Answer

DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into numerical IP addresses.

Question 4

What port does HTTPS use by default?

Accepted Answer

443

Answer

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) uses port 443 by default to provide encrypted web communication.

Question 5

Which protocol is used to send email from a client to a mail server?

Accepted Answer

SMTP

Answer

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol used for sending email messages from clients to mail servers and between mail servers.

Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Practice Test

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Microsoft Networking Essentials Exam Network Protocols & Standards