COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND PROTOCOLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The protocol that controls the addressing of packets is called
A
IP (Internet protocol
B
TCP (transmission control protocol)
C
FTP (file transfer protocol)
D
Ethernet protocol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Internet Protocol (IP) is a protocol, or set of rules, for routing and addressing packets of data so that they can travel across networks and arrive at the correct destination. Data traversing the Internet is divided into smaller pieces, called packets.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the core of what is commonly referred to as IP are additional transport protocols that enable the actual communication between different hosts. One of the core protocols that runs on top of IP is the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which is often why IP is also referred to as TCP/IP.

Detailed explanation-3: -IP stands for “Internet Protocol, ‘’ which is the set of rules governing the format of data sent via the internet or local network. In essence, IP addresses are the identifier that allows information to be sent between devices on a network: they contain location information and make devices accessible for communication.

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