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ICT Elements of a Network
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- 1Voice Over Internet ProtocolVoice transmissions over the internet.
- 2SMSShort Message Service, Commonly referred to as text messaging.
- 3Social MediaWhatsapp, Snapchat, Facebook, etc
- 4BroadbandBand width of transmissions is wider.
Required for video streaming. - 5Wireless NetworkingUses radio waves for data transmission
- 6What is the internet?A global network of networks, hardware and communication technology. Uses satellite as well as telecommunications.
- 7Network2 or more computers linked together
- 8World Wide WebThe collection of pages in multi media information which is collected on the internet.
- 9Multi-mediaText, video, image, sound
- 10HTTPSSecure Website (HTTP Protocol allows it to be seen, S means it is secure.)
- 11HTTPInsecure Website (HTTP Protocol allows it to be seen, no S means it is insecure.)
- 12ISPInternet Service Provider, required to access the internet, paid broadband subscription.
- 13WirelessUses Protocol WIFI, WIFI hotspots, can use mobile phones as them.
- 14Server Based NetworkServer is in a central location where users share and access network resources. The dedicated computer controls the level of access that users have to shared resources. Shared data is in one location, making it easy to back up critical business information.
- 15Peer-To-Peer NetworkA group of computers connected to gather so that users can share resources and information. There is no central location for authentication users, storing files, or accessing resources.
CAN ONLY BE A LAN - 16LANLocal Area Network
A group of computers and network devices connected together, usually within the same building. - 17MANMetropolitan Area Network
Larger network that usually spans several buildings in the same city or town. - 18WANWide Area Network
In comparison to a MAN, is not restricted to a geographical location, although it might be confined within the bounds of a state or country. A wan connects several LAN's, and may be limited to enterprise.
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- AS level IT Flashcards on ICT Elements of a Network, created by Kieran Gilheany on 31/03/2017.
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