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Communication Systems Flashcards

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What are the 5 basic components of a Communication System?

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  • Data Source
  • Transmitter
  • Transmission Medium
  • Receiver
  • Destination
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What is a Protocol?

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A protocol is a set of rules that governs the transfer of data between computers. It defines how the information is transmitted and how the errors are detected.

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What are the 3 ‘Network Topologies’?

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  • Bus Topology
  • Star Topology
  • Ring Topology
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What is Handshaking?

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Handshaking is the sending of signals to indicate the type of protocol to be used for an agreement to be reached.

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Why is handshaking essential?

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Handshaking is essential as modems at each end of the line may have different capabilities.

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What does IPX stand for?

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Internet Packet Exchange.

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What does SNA stand for?

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Systems Network Architecture.

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What does FDDI stand for?

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Fibre Distributed Data Interface.

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What does ATM stand for?

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Asynchronous Transfer Mode

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What does TCP stand for?

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Transmission Control Protocol.

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What does IP stand for?

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Internet Protocol.

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What does HTTP stand for?

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol.

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What does FTP stand for?

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File Transfer Protocol.

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What does POP stand for?

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Post Office Protocol.

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What does MIME stand for?

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Multipurpose Internet Mail.

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What is a Multipurpose Internet Mail (MIME)?

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A protocol designed to enable files to be sent across the internet as email.

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What is a Post Office Protocol (POP)?

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A protocol that specifies how email messages may be exchanged between a computer and the ISP (Internet Service Provider).

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What is a TCP / IP and how does it work?

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Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocols are a common set of rules for data transmission and error detection across the internet. It works by breaking information into smaller packets of data.

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What is a Fibre Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)?

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A protocol that specifies computer input/output interface standards using fibre-optic cables.

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What type of cable does a Fibre Distributed Data Interface used?

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Fibre-Optic cables.

21
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What is a Hypertext Transfer Protocol?

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A protocol that enables the user to send and retrieve files using the internet. It allows access to Web pages that are based on hypertext.

22
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What is a Kermit used for?

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A protocol for transmission of files using the public telephone network.

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