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Computer Science Dictionary
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- 1NetworkTwo or more devices connected together in order to communicate and share resources.
- 2nodea device connected to a network.
- 3PacketA chunk of data that forms parts of a message.
- 4HardwareThe physical parts of a network.
- 5LAN (Local Area Network)A network that covers a single building or small site.
- 6Wan (Wide Area Network)A network that covers a large geographical area of at least one mile.
- 7RouterA device that sends packets between networks. It makes decisions about where to send data and by what route.
- 8SwitchFilters and forwards data packets directly to the intended recipient.
- 9WAP (Wireless Access Point)A device that allows devices to connect to a network using standards such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- 10HubFilters and forwards data packets to all connected nodes.
- 11NIC (Network Interface Controller)A computer component that allows a computer to connect to a network.
- 12MAC AddressA unique number assigned to each NIC. Identifies any device in a network.
- 13IP NumberA unique number that identifies a device on the internet.
- 14SecurityThe server controls security of the network.
- 15ManagementThe server manages the network. Needs a dedicated team of people to manage the server.
- 16DependencyClients are dependent on the server.
- 17PerformanceThe server can be upgraded to be made more powerful to cope with high demand.
- 18BackupsData is all backed up on the main server.
- 19Client Server NetworkMost common way to organise a LAN. One or more computers are designated servers.
- 20TopologyThe physical layout of a network.
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- 10th grade Computer Science Flashcards on Computer Science Dictionary, created by Benjamin Wood on 13/01/2022.
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