The document outlines various computer protocols, including Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), and File Transfer Protocol (FTP), along with their functions related to data transmission and organization. It explains that protocols are rules for data exchange and examines the concept of layering in programming. Each protocol has a specific role, such as ensuring data delivery or facilitating communication between computers.
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