Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is a communications protocol?

A type of coding language
A type of computer memory
A set of rules governing the exchange of data over a computer network
A type of computer language

The correct answer is: A set of rules governing the exchange of data over a computer network

A communications protocol refers to a set of rules and standards that define how data is transmitted and received between different devices on a computer network. Option A is incorrect because a communications protocol is not a coding language; it is a set of guidelines for communication. Option B is incorrect because a communications protocol is not a type of computer memory. Option D is incorrect because a communications protocol is not a computer language; it is a set of rules that allow different computer languages to communicate effectively with each other.