IT HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

Q1. De ne the terms

a. FTP- The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard communication protocol used
for the transfer of computer les from a server to a client on a computer network.

b. HTTP- The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application layer protocol

for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems.[1] HTTP is the
foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web

c. SMTP- The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an internet standard

communication protocol for electronic mail transmission

d. IMAP- In computing, the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is an Internet

standard protocol used by email clients to retrieve email messages from a mail
server over a TCP/IP connection.

e. POP- In computing, the Post Of ce Protocol (POP) is an application-layer

Internet standard protocol used by e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a mail
server.

f. DNS- The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical and decentralized

naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the
Internet or a private network

Q2. Write 10 uses of Internet

The 10 uses of the Internet are as follows-

a. Seek information on anything across the globe on a real-time basis.

b. To communicate, collaborate with others.
c. Do transactions with business entities.
d. Playing games
e. Listening music
f. Do group activities
g. Advertising
h. File transfer
i. Navigation
j. Job search

Q3. What is different between web server and web browser?

Web browser is a software which is used to browse and display pages available
over internet whereas web server is a software which provide these documents
when requested by web browser.

Q4. Write a short note on Wi-Fi?