In networking, a is a formatted unit of data carried by a packet-switched network.

A network protocol is a of rules that defines how data is transmitted over a network.

TCP guarantees the delivery of data in the correct .

A defines the technical specifications for hardware and software in networking.

UDP is often used for real-time applications like streaming.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to .

A is a set of rules that define how data is transmitted over a network.

Protocols are important because they establish a common for communication between different devices.

The use of protocols helps ensure the of data being transferred across networks.

TCP uses flow control and congestion mechanisms.