Question 3
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[24 Marks]
3.1 Identify the following information.
a) The type of HTTPpacket in the figure.
(1)
b) The name oft.he document being requested.
(2)
c) The HTTPversion
(1)
d) Format of acceptable information
(1)
3.2 Explain the purpose of these methods in HTTP.
(3)
a) GET:
b) PUT:
c) POST:
3.3 HTTP runs on TCP services. Name any four (4) TCP attributes that make it a reliable protocol. (4)
3.4 You would like to access the NUST website on your computer using the domain name
(www.nust.na). In detail, outline the series of activities that will take place prior to this page being
delivered to your computer.
(8)
3.5 Explain two types of connections in HTTP.
(4)
3.6 Explain the functions of TCP and UDP when sending an e-mail
(4)
5