Chapter 9 Flashcards
Connectivity is a concept related to:
Using computer networks to link people and resources
The transmission medium that carries the data is referred to as the:
Communication channel
Bluetooth is a type of radio wave information transmission system that is good for about
30 feet
Special high-speed lines used by large corportations to support digital communications are known as
T1 & T3 lines
The rules for exchanging data between computers is called
Protocols
Two or more computers connected so that they can communicate with each other and share information are called a
Network
A node that shares resources with other nodes is called a
Server
The arrangement of the computers in a network is called the
Topology
How a network is arranged and how it shares information and resources is called a network ________
Architecture
A(n) ________ protects an organization’s network from outside attack.
firewall
A node that requests resources from other nodes
client
The configuration of a network
topology
Standard protocol for the internet
TCP/IP
Wireless connection that uses light waves over short distances
Infrared
Protects network from external threats
firewall
