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Identify the correct concept described as: a set of rules that governs how data is formatted and transmitted between devices on a network.

Difficulty: Easy

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This Easy Computer Networks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.

The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: a set of rules that governs how data is formatted and transmitted between devices on a network.”

The accepted answer is A. Network protocol. “Identify the correct concept described as: a set of rules that governs how data is formatted and transmitted between devices on a network.” is answered by Network protocol (option A). Option B (“LAN”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Network protocol. Option C (“Network switch”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Network protocol. Remaining alternatives (TCP/IP model) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Network protocol is identified. Computer Networks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Computer Networks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.

Correct answer

A. Network protocol

Explanation

“Identify the correct concept described as: a set of rules that governs how data is formatted and transmitted between devices on a network.” is answered by Network protocol (option A). Option B (“LAN”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Network protocol. Option C (“Network switch”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Network protocol. Remaining alternatives (TCP/IP model) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Network protocol is identified. Computer Networks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Computer Networks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.

Source: Computer Networks Official Reference Guide

Tags: computer science, computer networks, networking, protocols

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