Application Protocols MCQs

Practice Application Protocols MCQs with four options, answers and explanations for focused Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering revision.

Question 3
Computer & Networking BasicsApplication Protocols

SMTP is primarily used for?

  • ASending and relaying email
  • BResolving MAC addresses
  • CAssigning IP addresses
  • DTransferring Ethernet frames between switches only
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Correct Answer: A. Sending and relaying email
Explanation: SMTP is the standard application-layer protocol used to submit and relay email messages.
Reference: Standard computer networking fundamentals: application protocols
Question 4
Computer & Networking BasicsApplication Protocols

FTP is designed primarily for?

  • AFile transfer
  • BDomain-name resolution
  • CAutomatic IP assignment
  • DClock synchronization only
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Correct Answer: A. File transfer
Explanation: FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and is designed for transferring files between networked systems.
Reference: Standard computer networking fundamentals: application protocols