Computer Science - IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science - IT
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
21
What is the full form of the networking protocol FTP?
Answer:
File Transfer Protocol
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and a server on a computer network.
22
Which IEEE standard is specifically designated for wireless local area network (WLAN) communication?
Answer:
802.11
The IEEE 802.11 standard is the foundational set of protocols that defines the operation of wireless local area networks (WLAN).
23
What communication model does the HTTP protocol utilize to exchange data between a client and a server?
Answer:
request/response
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) operates on a request/response model.
24
What does the acronym DHCP represent in networking?
Answer:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
25
What is the full form of the networking acronym FTP?
Answer:
File Transfer Protocol
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.
26
What term defines the set of rules and procedures that govern data transmission over the internet?
Answer:
Protocol
A protocol is a standardized set of rules that determines how data is formatted, transmitted, and received across a network.
27
Which protocol provides a connection-oriented, reliable service for data transmission?
Answer:
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a core protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite.
28
Which network protocol is primarily utilized for the transmission of email messages?
Answer:
SMTP
SMTP, or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is the standard TCP/IP protocol used for sending outgoing emails across the internet.
29
Which of the following are recognized methods for IP source routing?
Answer:
BothA& BY
IP source routing allows the sender of a packet to specify the route the packet should take through the network.
30
What is the standard default port number used for HTTP communication?
Answer:
25v
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) typically uses port 80 as its default port for web traffic. Port 21 is used for FTP, port 23 for Telnet, and port 25 for SMTP. Although port 80 is the standard, the provided answer key specifies option D.