What does HTTP stand for?

HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol. This foundational protocol is the backbone of data communication for the World Wide Web, defining how web browsers request web pages and how web servers respond. It dictates the format and transmission of messages between clients and servers, enabling the exchange of hypertext documents and other web content.

Option A, "Hyper Tool Transfer Protocol," is incorrect as "Tool" is not part of the official acronym. Option C, "High Text Transfer Protocol," incorrectly uses "High" instead of "HyperText." Option D, "Hyperlink Transfer Protocol," is also incorrect; while HTTP facilitates hyperlinks, the correct term in the acronym is "HyperText," referring to text with links.