Wiley Edge OS & Networking Quiz 4

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) guarantees the secure and ordered conveyance of a data stream between applications operating on hosts communicating through an IP network.

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the exchange of computer files between a client and a server on a computer network.

The Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) is a standard mail protocol utilized for fetching emails from a remote server to a local email client.

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application protocol for distributed, cooperative, hypermedia information systems. It serves as the basis of data communication for the World Wide Web.

The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an Internet standard for the transmission of electronic mail (email). It is used for the exchange of email messages between servers.

In the Star Topology, every device is connected to a central hub or switch, enabling data transmission through this central point.

The Mesh Topology establishes a dedicated point-to-point connection between each device, ensuring redundancy and fault tolerance within the network.

In a Bus Topology, all devices are attached to a single central cable known as the bus.

In a Ring Topology, devices are interlinked in a closed loop, allowing data to circulate in one direction throughout the network.

The Hybrid Topology amalgamates the characteristics of various network topologies, blending features like star, bus, ring, or other topologies.