Basic Terms (In Progress)

Question 1

Computer

Answer 1

A machine for storing and processing data.

A machine for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

Question 2

Internet

Answer 2

A Global Network of Networks

The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP)[b] to communicate between networks and devices.

Question 3

How does the internet work?

Answer 3

The Internet works by connecting networks together through a series of routers and switches. A router forwards packets of data between different networks while a switch links devices within a single network. This enables computers to communicate with each other and access content stored on remote servers.

Question 4

Operating System

Question 5

Linux

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Network

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Subnet

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Client

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Server

Question 10

CPU

Question 11

RAM

Question 12

Memory

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Router

Question 14

API

Answer 14

Application Programming Interface

A software intermediary that allows applications to communicate with each other. APIs are a way to share and extract data within and across organizations.