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Laura Harkins Computing Year 11 Inglês 12 flashcards

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1Define the term ethical.Something which is "morally right"
2Define legal.Something which is not against the law.
3What laws exist around computer usage?Data protection laws
Copyright laws
Computer misuse laws
4What are the environmental issues exist through disposing of obsolete computers?Non-biodegradable, specifically lead which poisons the soil as it decomposes and plastics which an enormous amount of time to break down.
5What is a protocol?A rule which tells devices how to communicate.
6What is TCP/IP?Transmission control protocol/ internet protocol - tells devices how to communicate on the network.
7What does DNS stand for and what is its purpose?Domain name system - translates parts of website names (i.e. bbc.co.uk) into an IP address.
8What is FTP?File transfer protocol - helps with file transfer.
9What is HTTP?Hyper text transfer protocol - to read hyper text files.
10What is POP3?Post office protocol - helps in sending e-mails.
11Explain what an IP address is.A unique number for each device to indicate where a message needs to go.
12What is a MAC address.A unique number stored on a network interface card which allows you to connect to a network.

Descrição: Year 11 Computing FlashCards sobre Networks, criado por Laura Harkins em 25-04-2017.
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