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Computing Revision
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- 1Describe what is meant by virtual memoryVirtual memory is an area of your secondary storage used when there isn't enough space on your RAM.
- 2How does a peer to peer network workPeer to peer networks are when devices are connected together on a network without a server controlling them.
- 3How can peer to peer network be used in our everyday livesUsually set up at home as they are cheap and easy to set up
- 4Explain how a client server network worksA client-server network is a network which is controlled by a server.
- 5How can client server networks be used in everyday lifeUsed in schools and commonly used in large businesses
- 6Hardware needed to connect standalone computers into a networkYou would need a router, modem (can be built in the router), NIC (Network Interface Card), Switch, Ethernet, Server and Peripherals
- 7What is a stakeholderAn individual or group of people who are interested or affected by the decisions a business/organisation makes
- 8What is meant by CacheStores the instructions frequently used by the CPU
- 9What happens if you have more cacheMore cache will allow more instructions to be stored, meaning less time taken to fetch data from the RAM
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