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A Level ICT - Topic 8 Key Words
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- 1NetworkAny situation where 2 or more computers are linked together using some form of communication media.
- 2StandaloneWhen a computer us used on its own without any connection to other computers.
- 3Local Area Network (LAN)A network confided to a single building or site – hardware communications equipment is contained in one building or site. The organisation actually own all the communication equipment's (such as wiring, etc.) that links the terminals.
- 4Wide Area Network (WAN)Hardware is spread over a wide geographical area – the devices are spread over multiple buildings or sites. Third party telecommunications is used – hardware in a WAN is situated in many sites, which can be in different countries.
- 5InternetA network of networks enabling people to exchange and share data.
- 6World Wide Web (WWW)Simply called the Web, is a means of accessing information on the internet.
- 7IntranetA private / closed internet / an internet inside an organisation which allows employees of an organisation to access information resources within the organisation.
- 8ExtranetExtranets are intranets opened to selected groups of users outside the company such as customers, suppliers etc.
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