Question 198Asked in CIL MT Systems, 24 Aug 2026 (3:00 PM, CBT-26)

In computer networks, what is the primary difference between a service and a protocol?

  1. AA service is used by lower layers, while a protocol belongs to higher layers.
  2. BBoth service and protocol define how operations are performed.
  3. CA protocol defines what operations are performed; a service defines how they are performed.
  4. DA service defines what operations are provided; a protocol defines how they are performed.
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Correct answer: (D) A service defines what operations are provided; a protocol defines how they are performed.

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