What Is a Protocol

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a protocol?

• A)an intelligent connecting device that examines each packet of data it receives and then decides which way to send it onward toward its destination
• B)a reference to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organization of the computers and other network devices in a network
• C)a standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be followed during transmission
• D)the capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers

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Definitions:

Role Schema

The cognitive structure that holds expectations and beliefs about the behaviors, attributes, and roles of individuals within certain contexts.

Group Schema

A shared cognitive framework held by members of a group, which helps them interpret and predict the behavior and attitudes of the group.

Internal

Pertaining to or existing within an entity (such as an individual, organization, or system).

Stable

Characterized by consistency, permanence, and resistance to change over time.