Chatper 6 Flashcards
What is a network?
A system of connected devices that share resources and communicate.
What are the two main types of networks?
LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network).
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network.
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network.
What is the primary difference between LAN and WAN?
LAN covers a small geographic area
What is a node in a network?
Any device connected to the network
What is the purpose of a router?
To direct data packets between different networks.
What is an IP address?
A unique identifier for a device on a network.
What does TCP/IP stand for?
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
What is the function of TCP/IP?
It provides the rules for data transmission across the internet.
What is a server in a network?
A computer that provides resources
What is a client in a network?
A device that accesses resources or services provided by a server.
What is a protocol in networking?
A set of rules that govern communication between devices.
What is bandwidth?
The amount of data that can be transmitted in a specific time period.
What is latency?
The time it takes for data to travel from one point to another.
What is a packet in networking?
A small unit of data transmitted over a network.
What is a firewall?
A security system that monitors and controls network traffic.
What is a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name System.
What is the purpose of DNS?
To translate domain names into IP addresses.
What is a MAC address?
A unique identifier assigned to a device’s network interface.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses
What is a subnet mask?
A number that divides an IP address into network and host portions.
What is a peer-to-peer network?
A network where devices communicate directly without a central server.
What is a star topology?
A network layout where all devices are connected to a central hub or switch.
What is HTML used for?
HTML is used to structure content on the web.
What does CSS stand for?
CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets.
What is the purpose of CSS?
CSS is used to style and layout web pages
What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is a programming language that enables interactive web features.
What is a web browser?
A web browser is software used to access and display web pages.
What does HTTP stand for?
HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol.
What is the purpose of HTTP?
HTTP is used to transfer data between a web browser and a server.
What is a URL?
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a web page.
What does a domain name represent?
A domain name represents an IP address in a human-readable format.
What is the role of a web server?
A web server hosts and delivers web content to users.
What is an IP address?
An IP address is a unique identifier for devices on a network.
What is the difference between static and dynamic web pages?
Static pages do not change
What is an API?
An API (Application Programming Interface) allows different software to communicate with each other.
What does SEO stand for?
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization.
What is the purpose of SEO?
SEO improves the visibility of a website in search engine results.
What is a responsive design?
Responsive design ensures web pages look good on all devices.
What is a front-end developer responsible for?
A front-end developer works on the user interface and experience of a website.
What is a back-end developer responsible for?
A back-end developer manages the server
What is a full-stack developer?
A full-stack developer works on both front-end and back-end development.
What is a database?
A database is a collection of data that is organized for easy access and management.
What is SQL?
SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to manage and query databases.
What is the difference between GET and POST requests in HTTP?
GET requests data from a server
What are cookies in web technologies?
Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device to keep track of preferences or sessions.
What does HTTPS add to HTTP?
HTTPS adds encryption for secure communication over the web.
