What Is a Protocol

question 15

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 onwards towards its destination.
• B)Refers to the geometric arrangement of the actual physical organisation 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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