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    ADVANTAGES OF NETWORK PROTOCOLS
                     Network protocols offer several benefits that support smooth and dependable communication.
                     The advantages of Network protocols are:

                        Ensure accurate and reliable data transfer.
                        Allow different devices to communicate with one another.

                        Help reduce errors during data exchange.

                        Provide secure transmission of information.
                        Help keep network operations organised and efficient.

                               CLASSIFICATION OF NETWORK PROTOCOLS

                     Network  protocols  can  be  grouped  based  on  their  purpose.  This helps  us  understand  how
                     different  protocols  work together  to  manage  communication  and  data  transfer. The main
                     classifications are:

                        Communication Protocols: Handle the sending and receiving of data between computers and
                        ensure it reaches the correct device in the right order.
                        Example: TCP/IP

                        File Transfer Protocols: Used to move files from one computer to another over a network.
                        Example: FTP

                        Email Protocols: Used to send, receive and manage emails.
                        Examples: SMTP, POP3, IMAP

                        Web Protocols: Used to access websites and transfer web pages.
                        Examples: HTTP, HTTPS

                          Tick ( ) if you know this.
                          ▶  A computer network is a group of devices linked together to share information and resources
                            such as files, printers and Internet connection.
                          ▶  A network protocol is a set of rules that controls how computers communicate over a network.

                               HYPERTEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL (HTTP)

                     Hypertext  Transfer  Protocol (HTTP)  controls how  web pages  are transferred between  a web
                     browser and a website. It mainly works with HTML pages and is the standard protocol used for
                     browsing the Internet. Without HTTP, you would not be able to load websites, stream videos or
                     read information online. When you enter a website address, your browser sends an HTTP request
                     to the website’s server, which then sends the page back for your browser to display.

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