Question

A defined set of standards that computers must follow in order to communicate properly is known as a

Answer 1

A defined set of standards that computers must follow in order to communicate properly is known as a communication protocol. The communication protocol is a preexisting agreement that enables computers to exchange information. It defines how the information will be structured and how each side will send the information.

Answer 2

Answer: Protocol/Communication Protocol

Explanation:

• According to computer field, communication protocol is defined as set of rules for carrying out and maintaining communication between computer devices.
• Communication protocols helps in transmitting the message from one device to another so that communication can take place by device identification and connection.
• The format used for communication is based on already defined for rules for sending data packets, transferring files, exchanging messages etc
• Different types of communication protocols used for exchanging messages in computer field are TCP(Transmission control protocol) , IP(Internet protocol), FTP(File transfer protocol) etc .