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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

communications protocol

A standard set of rules used to ensure the proper transfer of data between devices. Protocols exist which specify the format of the data, and the signals to start, control and end the transfer, e.g. transmission control protocol.

Related terms
broadbandnarrow bandbandwidthintegrated services digital network (ISDN)internet protocol (IP)transmission control protocol (TCP)transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP)
Term sub categories
Networks and communications technology › protocols and standards
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