Computer Science GCSE
Protocol
What Protocol means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Protocol
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A set of rules that govern how devices communicate and transmit data across a network.
A set of rules that governs how data is formatted and transmitted over a network.
Topics that use Protocol
- Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Topic 4: Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Bandwidth
- Latency
- IP Address
- MAC Address
- Packet
- Penetration Testing
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Local Area Network (LAN)
Using Protocol in the exam
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