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What is the primary function of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) in the context of computing and the internet?
What is the primary function of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) in the context of computing and the internet?
- To manage communication for the World Wide Web (correct)
- To specify rules for secure communication
- To govern communication between electronic devices
- To facilitate file transfer between systems
What is a key characteristic of a De Facto Standard?
What is a key characteristic of a De Facto Standard?
- A standard specification for a specific item
- A formal document governing technical aspects
- An accepted and dominant custom, convention, or product (correct)
- A mandatory standard enforced by law
In the context of scientific experiments, what does a protocol typically refer to?
In the context of scientific experiments, what does a protocol typically refer to?
- A set of rules for communication within and between computing endpoints
- A technical standard for engineering practices
- A clinical trial outline
- A predefined procedure or method (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol Suite or TCP/IP in the context of computing and the internet?
What is the primary purpose of the Internet Protocol Suite or TCP/IP in the context of computing and the internet?
Which type of standard provides general information or options but does not mandate a specific course of action?
Which type of standard provides general information or options but does not mandate a specific course of action?
What is a key difference between voluntary and mandatory standards?
What is a key difference between voluntary and mandatory standards?
What is a common characteristic of technical standards in the context of engineering and technology?
What is a common characteristic of technical standards in the context of engineering and technology?
What is the primary purpose of a Standard Test Method?
What is the primary purpose of a Standard Test Method?
In the context of diplomacy and affairs of state, what does the term 'protocol' refer to?
In the context of diplomacy and affairs of state, what does the term 'protocol' refer to?
What type of standard is used to formally establish terminology?
What type of standard is used to formally establish terminology?
What is the primary function of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) in the context of computing and the internet?
What is the primary function of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) in the context of computing and the internet?
Who can develop technical standards?
Who can develop technical standards?
What is the primary characteristic of unguided media transmission?
What is the primary characteristic of unguided media transmission?
What is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves classified as radio waves?
What is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves classified as radio waves?
What is the primary function of omnidirectional antennas in wireless communication?
What is the primary function of omnidirectional antennas in wireless communication?
What is the term used to describe the transmission of data through air or water without using a physical conductor?
What is the term used to describe the transmission of data through air or water without using a physical conductor?
What is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication?
What is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication?
What is the primary responsibility of the Network Layer?
What is the primary responsibility of the Network Layer?
Which layer ensures that data is presented in a readable format between applications?
Which layer ensures that data is presented in a readable format between applications?
What is the primary difference between directional and omnidirectional antennas?
What is the primary difference between directional and omnidirectional antennas?
What is the main function of the Data Link Layer?
What is the main function of the Data Link Layer?
Which layer is responsible for error recovery and data flow control?
Which layer is responsible for error recovery and data flow control?
What is the primary function of the Application Layer?
What is the primary function of the Application Layer?
What is the role of the Session Layer?
What is the role of the Session Layer?
What is the primary role of the central device in a star topology?
What is the primary role of the central device in a star topology?
What happens to the data in a ring topology when one node sends it to another?
What happens to the data in a ring topology when one node sends it to another?
What is the effect of one node being unable to retransmit data in a ring topology?
What is the effect of one node being unable to retransmit data in a ring topology?
What is the advantage of the star topology when it comes to adding new nodes?
What is the advantage of the star topology when it comes to adding new nodes?
What is the primary disadvantage of the star topology?
What is the primary disadvantage of the star topology?
What is the relationship between nodes in a ring topology?
What is the relationship between nodes in a ring topology?
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