THE INTERNET - PROTOCOLS Flashcards
1
Q
What are protocals?
A
Protocols are a set of rules that allow computer systems to connect with different systems to transfer data
2
Q
What does TCP stand for?
A
Transmission control protocal
3
Q
What does IP stand for?
A
Internet protocol
4
Q
What is the transmission control protocol?
A
- Takes data from user’s application
- Passes it to the internet protocol
- The reverse happens at the other end of the transmission
5
Q
What is the internet protocol?
A
- Takes data from the Transmission control protocol
- Organizes it into packets
- Routes it across the networks and puts the packets back into the correct order at the other end of the transmission
6
Q
What is the file transfer protocol?
A
Allows files to be transferred between two computers or devices. It is usually used to download or upload large files.
