ATT Flashcards
0
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Latency
A
Amount of time it takes a packet of data to move across a network connection
1
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Bandwidth
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The maximum amount of data you can send through a network of modem connection
2
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Speed
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Combination of both bandwidth and latency
3
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Dial up
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Skinny pole, narrow bandwidth, less data, slower
4
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Satellite, cable, DSL
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Broad bandwidth, more data, fat pipe
5
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Dedicated connection
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Fiber and DSL
6
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Shared connection
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Cable and 4G
7
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Bytes
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Storage
8
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Bits
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Speed (bandwidth)
9
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Downloading
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Receiving data
10
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Uploading
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Sending data
11
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Types of Internet
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Dial up, DSL, cable, fiber, satellite, 4G
12
Q
Biggest con of dial up
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No wifi!!
13
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Satellite
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Dedicated line, great for rural areas, limited data usage, weather impacts reliability
14
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What does fiber use
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A gateway