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1What is a thin-client system?Software on the serve (cheap, slower to load, busy, easier to manage)
2What is a thick client system?Most software on the client (can work independently on the network)
3What kind of system is the internet?A thin-client system
Apart from your browser everything needs to be downloaded
4What kind of network is peer to peer?When computers are linked up, but without a server
Software and data can be stored and accessed on all machines.
5LANLocal area network
Covers a small geographical area
Shares application software, data files and hardware
Has a server
6WANWide area network
Covers a large geographical area
Only shares data files
(e.g. web page, downloads)
Does not have a server; connects lots of servers on other networks
7What is an IP address?An internet protocol address is a 4 byte number between 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255
8What is a MAC address?Media access code address
6 byte number that is between 00.00.00.00.00.00 and FF.FF.FF.FF.FF.FF
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