Protocols

It is used to transfer files between a client server on a computer network.

What does FTP do?

File Transfer Protocol

What does FTP stand for?

Web pages are sent and received using the HTTP.

What does HTTP do?

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

What does HTTP stand for?

It is the same as HTTP but it has an s on the end which stands for secure.

What does HTTPS do?

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

What does HTTPS stand for?

It is similar to POP but also offers more complex commands to manage emails on the server itself.

What does IMAP do?

Internet Messages Access Protocol

What does IMAP stand for?

Examines each data packet for errors.

What does IP do?

Internet Protocol

What does IP stand for?

It allows emails to be downloaded or deleted from a mail server and viewed offline by a client.

What does POP do?

Post Office Protocol

What does POP stand for?

It is used by the mail server itself to send and receive emails from all other mail servers.

What does SMTP do?

Simple Mail Transport Protocol?

What does SMTP stand for?`

Provides the destination address and recognises incoming data packets.

What does TCP do?

HTTPS is more secure than HTTP as it has an s on the end and usually has a padlock.

What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

Transmission Control Protocol

Whats does TCP stand for?