Defines how multimedia webpages are identified, requested and transferred. Webpages are generally constructed in HTML, but adds a layer of security/authentication.Used when accessing a webpage/website where you may want to encrypt data-e.g. a Bank website.

NETWORK LAYER PROTOCOLS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
B	HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
C	HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure)
D	FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a method for encoding and transporting information between a client (such as a web browser) and a web server.

Detailed explanation-2: -HTTP Request / Response A client (a browser) sends an HTTP request to the web. A web server receives the request. The server runs an application to process the request. The server returns an HTTP response (output) to the browser.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does HTTPS work? HTTPS uses an encryption protocol to encrypt communications. The protocol is called Transport Layer Security (TLS), although formerly it was known as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). This protocol secures communications by using what’s known as an asymmetric public key infrastructure.

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