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Computer Communications and Networking
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- 1ArchivePolicy that involves moving data that is longer in active use to a different location
- 2BackupPolicy that involves duplicating data for storage elsewhere, in case the original data is lost
- 3BandwidthThe amount of data that can be transferred from one point to another in given time period
- 4BridgeDevice that connects different network segments and media
- 5BusTopology in which individual computers connect to one shared communications cable
- 6ClientSoftware or hardware that requests services from a server
- 7CompressionThe process of reducing the physical size of files, normally for use online
- 8DNS ServerComputer within ans ISP network responsible for matching up host names to IP addresses
- 9EncryptionThe purpose of scrambling data so it can be sent securely over network
- 10FailoverProcess of automatically switching to a standby computer or network during system downtime
- 11GifCommon internet file format used to display animated images
- 12HTMLThe main markup language used for displaying web pages in a browser
- 13HTTPImportant data transfer protocol used on the World Wide Web - precedes URL addresses
- 14HubA device for connecting multiple network devices in one segment
- 15HyperlinkAn item on a web page that directs the user to another pages when clicked
- 16InternetA worldwide collection of computer networks
- 17IP AddressUnique number assigned to every computer or device connected to the internet
- 18Mac AddressA unique number permanently assigned to every physical interface on a computer network
- 19ModemDevice which converts between digital and analogue signals, e.g. telephone line to computer
- 20MPEGFamily of file standards used to store compressed video
- 21Network Interface CardCircuit board installed into a computer to allow it to connect to networks
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- Flashcards on Computer Communications and Networking, created by Abirajh Arulrajah on 01/02/2016.
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