COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK LAYER

NETWORK LAYER PROTOCOLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of the HTTP protocol?
A
When transferring large files, it is used to organise them and process the HTML code on the webs page
B
It is used for email communication and sending emails
C
It makes the transfer of a webpages from the servers to the user’s device
D
It allows data to be communicated through a 4 Layer model
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a request-response protocol, HTTP gives users a way to interact with web resources such as HTML files by transmitting hypertext messages between clients and servers. HTTP clients generally use Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) connections to communicate with servers.

Detailed explanation-2: -HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

Detailed explanation-3: -Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a protocol that secures communication and data transfer between a user’s web browser and a website. HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP. The protocol protects users against eavesdroppers and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.

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