Basics Flashcards
What is Internet ?
Worldwide collection of interconnected networks cooperating with each other to exchange information through varies medium
Volunteered Data
Shared by individuals themselves
Observed Data
Captured by recording activity
Inferred data
Based on analysis of volunteer / observed data
What is Bit ?
Smallest part of Data
What medium Electrical signal ?
Copper wire
What medium Optical signal?
Light pulse
What medium Wireless?
Infrared, Microwave, Radiowave (RF)
What is Bandwidth?
Maximum transfer capacity of a network
Generally measures in Bits
What is Throughput ?
The amount of data transmitted over the connection within a given time frame
What is Host ?
All computers connected to a Network. Host can send and receive data
What is Peer to Peer Connection ?
Computers that work as Server and client.
Performance slow of they both work at same time.
Advantages of peer.
Easy to setup
Less complex
Lower cost
Disadvantages of Peer ?
No centralized admin
Not secure
Can slow performance
What is Network infrastructure?
Platform that provide stable and reliable channel over communication.
