Question

select the correct answer. what is hypertext transfer protocol? a. the language used to interchange information on the web by computers b. a set of rules that allows for the exchange of information on the web c. the language used to build web pages d. the rules that allow search engines to perform searches

Explanation:

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a set of rules that enables the exchange of information on the web. Option A refers to a language (like HTML for web page structure, not HTTP). Option C is about web - page building languages (e.g., HTML, CSS). Option D is about search - engine rules (not HTTP's function). HTTP's main role is facilitating information exchange on the web through its defined rules.

Answer:

B. a set of rules that allows for the exchange of information on the web