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Internet Theory Questions

1. What is the Internet?


o Answer: The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that
communicate using standardized protocols. It allows for the sharing of
information and access to resources across vast distances.
2. What is TCP/IP?
o Answer: TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
It is a set of networking protocols that dictate how data is sent and received
over the Internet. TCP ensures reliable transmission, while IP deals with the
addressing and routing of packets.
3. What is a Domain Name System (DNS)?
o Answer: DNS is a hierarchical system that translates human-readable domain
names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1), enabling
browsers to find and connect to websites.
4. What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
o Answer: HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used for
transferring data on the web, while HTTPS (HTTP Secure) is the secure
version of HTTP that uses encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect the data
transmitted between a user’s browser and a web server.
5. What is an IP address?
o Answer: An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to each device
connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It
can be IPv4 (like 192.0.2.1) or IPv6 (like
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334).
6. What is a firewall?
o Answer: A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming
and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It helps
protect networks and devices from unauthorized access and attacks.
7. What is bandwidth?
o Answer: Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate of data transfer across a
network connection, typically measured in bits per second (bps). Higher
bandwidth allows for faster data transmission.

Email Theory Questions

1. What is an email protocol?


o Answer: An email protocol is a set of rules that defines how email messages
are sent, received, and accessed. The two primary protocols are SMTP (Simple
Mail Transfer Protocol) for sending emails and IMAP (Internet Message
Access Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol) for retrieving emails.
2. What is SMTP?
o Answer: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used to send
email messages from a client to a server or between servers. It facilitates the
transfer of email over the Internet.
3. What is IMAP vs. POP3?
o Answer: IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows users to view and
manage their email directly on the server, enabling access from multiple
devices. POP3 (Post Office Protocol) downloads emails to the user's device
and typically removes them from the server, making it less suitable for
accessing emails from multiple devices.
4. What is an email address structure?
o Answer: An email address is composed of two main parts: the local part
(username) and the domain part, separated by an "@" symbol (e.g.,
[email protected]).
5. What is spam?
o Answer: Spam refers to unsolicited or unwanted email, often sent in bulk for
advertising purposes or to deceive users. Spam filters are used to detect and
block these messages.
6. What is an email client?
o Answer: An email client is a software application used to access, manage, and
send emails. Examples include Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, and
web-based clients like Gmail.
7. What is phishing?
o Answer: Phishing is a form of cyber-attack where attackers pose as legitimate
entities to trick individuals into providing sensitive information (like
passwords or credit card numbers). This is often done through fraudulent
emails that appear to come from valid sources.

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