Protocol/meaning

Question 1

FTP

Answer 1

Transfers files between systems. Can fully manage your data.

Question 2

SSH

Answer 2

Text-based console communication, is encrypted.

Question 3

SFTP

Answer 3

Sends encrypted files between systems. Can fully manage your data.

Question 4

Telnet

Answer 4

Text-based console communication, not encrypted.

Question 5

SMTP

Answer 5

Sends mails, not encrypted.

Question 6

SMTPS

Answer 6

Sends mails, has TLS encryption.

Question 7

POP3

Answer 7

Downloads mail from server, deletes them.

Question 8

IMAP

Answer 8

Does not download mail until you select it.

Question 9

DNS

Answer 9

Converts names to IPs.

Question 10

DHCP

Answer 10

Automatically gives a device an IP.

Question 11

TFTP

Answer 11

Transfers data between systems. Can only read and write data. Is not encrypted. Used for fast transfers.

Question 12

HTTP

Answer 12

Takes you to a website, not encrypted.

Question 13

HTTPS

Answer 13

Takes you to a website, is encrypted.

Question 14

NTP

Answer 14

Configure time on devices.

Question 15

SNMP

Answer 15

Gathers information from your network.

Question 16

SNMP trap

Answer 16

Alerts notifications from network devices.

Question 17

LDAP

Answer 17

Stores directory information in hierarchy way, not encrypted.

Question 18

LDAPs

Answer 18

Stores directory information in hierarchy way, SSL encrypted

Question 18

SMB

Answer 18

Allows communication to printers etc.

Question 19

SYSLOG

Answer 19

Standard logging protocol

Question 20

RDP

Answer 20

Allows you to login to someone’s device on a distance.

Question 21

Microsoft SQL server

Answer 21

Standard query language across databases.

Question 22

SIP

Answer 22

Used to setup and manage VoIP connections.