In networking, a set of rules that governs how data is formatted, transmitted…
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In networking, a set of rules that governs how data is formatted, transmitted and received between devices is called a/an:
Answer: C. Protocol — In networking, a protocol is the specific set of rules that governs how data is formatted, transmitted, and received between devices. This distinguishes it…
- A.
Algorithm
- B.
Topology
- C.
Protocol
- D.
Architecture
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Correct answer: C
In networking, a protocol is the specific set of rules that governs how data is formatted, transmitted, and received between devices. This distinguishes it from algorithms (which are calculation procedures) or topology (which refers to network layout).
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