Network+ Guide to Networks (MindTap Course List)
Network+ Guide to Networks (MindTap Course List)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781337569330
Author: Jill West, Tamara Dean, Jean Andrews
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 1RQ
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In client server model, the primary protocol used for communication between a browser and web server is HTTP.

Hence, the correct answer is option “C”.

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HTTP:

  • • The web application uses Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) as application layer protocol.
  • • HTTP is an application protocol for distributive, collaborative, and hypermedia information systems.
  • • HTTP is one of the high-level protocols of the World Wide Web used for transmitting documents.
  • • It is an application-level protocol used for communication between the client and server in various formats such as text, images, and videos.

Explanation for incorrect options:

FTP:

  • • The File Transfer web application uses the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) as application layer protocol.
  • • The FTP is a standard application layer tool in a computer network which is used to transfer files between client and server.

Hence, the option “A” is wrong.

TCP:

TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol which is a standard that establishes and maintain a network conversion with the use of application programs.

Hence, the option “B” is wrong.

SSL:

SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer and is a security protocol that establishes link between the web browser and the web server in an online communication.

Hence, the option “D” is wrong.

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