Network Protocols (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards

Set of rules defining how data is transferred over a network

Governs how data is sent between devices across networks

Splits data into packets for transmission

Ensures packets reassembled correctly and in correct order

Handles packet switching and routes data to destination

Accessing web servers and loading websites

Secure version of HTTP that encrypts data

File transfer between client and server, often large files

Downloads and deletes emails from server once accessed

Stores emails on server; allows access from multiple devices

Sends emails between mail servers and from client to server

Transmission Control Protocol

Internet Protocol