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Networking Basics
What is a protocol?
A protocol is a set of rules governing the format and transmission of data between devices in a
network.
What are the three layers of the OSI model that deal with hardware issues?
Physical, Data Link, and Network layers.
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?
Presentation layer.
What protocol is used to send email messages?
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
What is the primary purpose of the TCP/IP model?
To provide end-to-end data communication specifying how data should be packetized,
addressed, transmitted, routed, and received.
What is the difference between TCP and UDP?
TCP is connection-oriented and ensures data delivery, while UDP is connectionless and does
not guarantee delivery.
What is the purpose of the ICMP protocol?
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is used for error reporting and diagnostic functions in
a network.
Which protocol is used to translate domain names into IP addresses?
DNS (Domain Name System).
What is the default port number for HTTPS?
Port 443.
What is a subnet mask?
A subnet mask is used to divide an IP address into network and host portions.
Protocol Testing Concepts
What is protocol testing?
, Protocol testing verifies that communication protocols in networking devices and applications
function according to specifications.
Name a tool commonly used for protocol testing.
Wireshark.
What is the purpose of a protocol analyzer?
To capture, decode, and analyze network packet data.
What are the two types of protocol testing?
Conformance testing and performance testing.
What is conformance testing?
Conformance testing checks if a protocol implementation adheres to the standards and
specifications.
What is interoperability testing?
Interoperability testing ensures that different implementations of protocols can work together.
What is the role of automation in protocol testing?
Automation enhances testing efficiency and coverage by executing repetitive test cases.
What is a PDU in protocol testing?
Protocol Data Unit, a single unit of data transmitted among peer entities of a network.
What is regression testing in protocol testing?
Regression testing involves re-running test cases to ensure that recent changes haven’t
adversely affected existing functionality.
What is the importance of trace files in protocol testing?
Trace files capture network traffic and are used for analysis and troubleshooting.
Network Protocols
What is HTTP?
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol for transferring hypertext requests and
information on the internet.
What protocol is used for secure remote login?
SSH (Secure Shell).
What is DHCP and its purpose?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP addresses and other network
configuration parameters dynamically to network devices.
Which protocol provides automatic IP address assignment?