Which protocol defines how web data is formatted and transmitted between a…

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Which protocol defines how web data is formatted and transmitted between a browser/client and a web server over a network?

  1. A.

    HTTP

  2. B.

    SMTP

  3. C.

    FTP

  4. D.

    POP3

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Correct answer: A

Correct answer: HTTP

Why: HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the application-layer protocol used by the World Wide Web. It defines the request/response message format and the way web resources are transferred between a browser or client and a web server.

  • HTTP: fits the web-data transfer context.

  • SMTP: is for sending email messages.

  • FTP: is for file transfer.

  • POP3: is for retrieving email from a mail server.

Final answer: HTTP.

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