For this assignment, write a minimum of 750 words describing how data gets transmitted back and forth between browsers and web server. Assume that you want to explore the different degrees offered by GCU. You first will type www.GCU.edu on the URL of your browser. Explain how this request is sent to the GCU server, and how GCU server sends the response back to you. What can go wrong in this type of communication? and how to fix/troubleshoot it.
The assignment paper will be evaluated using a number of content and style criteria. Please see the attached grading rubric in Excel format for specific details about the scoring criteria for the content and style areas. The scoring rubric places 80% of your final score on the following content areas:
1. Data Transport
2. Problems
3. Troubleshooting