The protocol used for the exchange of information between the host and the…

2025

The protocol used for the exchange of information between the host and the client is called

  1. A.

    HTML

  2. B.

    HTTP

  3. C.

    SMTP

  4. D.

    URL

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Correct answer: B

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the standard application layer protocol designed specifically for exchanging information between a client and host server over the web. HTML is merely a markup language used to structure content, not a communication protocol itself. SMTP handles email transmission specifically, while a URL is an address format rather than a transfer mechanism.

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