Networking and Operating Systems

IT Fundamentals, Section 6.5: Networking Protocols – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to common networking protocols. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe basic internet protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, and DHCP.
  • Describe common email protocols, including SMTP, POP3, and IMAP.
  • Identify common HTTP methods, such as GET, POST, and DELETE.
  • Interpret common HTTP status codes.
  • Describe how networking devices transmit data to the right location on a network.
  • Use the ipconfig command to find the following information for a workstation:
    • IPv4 address
    • Subnet mask
    • Default gateway address
    • DNS server address
    • DHCP server address
  • Configure the following IP version 4 TCP/IP settings for a workstation to connect to the local network and the internet:
    • IP Address
    • Subnet Mask
    • Default Gateway
    • DNS Server

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Internet Protocol (IP)
  • Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
  • User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
  • Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
  • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
  • Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3)
  • Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
  • HTTP Method
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Subnetting
  • Subnet Mask

Topics Discussed:

  • When might it be better to use TCP? When might it be better to use UDP?
  • Why is it important for computers to use communications protocols?
  • What is the relationship between subnet masks, IP addresses, and the binary number system?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 6.5: Networking Protocols and complete the 6.5.8 & 6.5.10 Lab/Activities and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: April 16th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 17th, 2024
AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1