Protocols & Standards | 3.2 | OCR GCSE Computer Science | J277
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- Protocols
- A set of rules that allow computers to communicate with each other and exchange data across networks
- Which protocol allows users to exchange data?
- TCP / IP
- Which protocol allows users to view web pages?
- HTTP / HTTPS
- Which protocol allows users to transfer files?
- FTP
- Which protocol allows users to send emails?
- SMTP
- Which protocol allows users to receive emails?
- IMAP / POP
- Why must network rules (protocols) be standardised across all devices on a network?
- To ensure that every device follows the same rules and interpret data in the same way. Regardless of their manufacturer.
- Standards
- Official sets of rules that ensure different hardware and software systems can work together, communicate, and exchange data reliably.
- What do standards ensure?
- They ensure efficient communication between devices.
- Where are standards used?
- Standards are used in all aspects of networking. e.g. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, web browsers (HTTP), and setting transmission speeds.