Read the following paragraph. Find six network and communication-related abbreviations and give their expanded form along with a single-line definition of each of them.
The RBI is planning to expand its connectivity with all major banks of India. The plan includes providing TCP connections through HTTP for easy access points and seeking help from some ISPs to join hands in this venture.
Also, there is a plan to set up IIS and SMTP servers. Some banks will go for the ADSL lines while others will use leased line connectivity to access these services. The RBI is also taking the help of IIT professors in this venture.
| Topic | Internet Basics (Computer Applications) |
| Type | Case-Based Type Questions |
| Class | 10 |
1 Answer
Ans. Six network and communication-related abbreviations are as follows:
- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): A protocol developed for the Internet to get information from one network device to another.
- HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol): A protocol that transmits hypertext over networks. This is the protocol of the web.
- ISP (Internet Service Provider): An organization that provides access to the Internet through various connectivity methods.
- IIS (Internet Information Server): It is a Microsoft proprietary web server software.
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): It distributes E-mail messages and attached files to one or more electronic mailboxes.
- ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line): A data communication technology that enables faster data transmission over copper telephone lines than a conventional voice band modem can provide.