Comp 101 Flashcards
How many numbers are in an IP address?
4 numbers separated by a dot (.)
What can the individual numbers in an IP address range to?
0-255
What does the IP in IP address stand for?
Internet Protocol
How many bytes in an IPv4 address?
32 bytes
How many bytes in an IPv6 address?
128 bytes
How many bits in 8 bytes?
64 bits
What is a computer that provides a service or has something to share over the internet?
server
What is a computer that consumes a service over the internet
client
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
What does LAN stand for
Local Area Network
What kind of network is the internet
WAN
What Does DNS stand for and what does it do?
Domain Name Service. Translates numbers to names.
What is batch processing?
When a computer only works on one task at a time
When a computer is shared between multiple users what is it called?
Timesharing - using one computers processing power and sharing it with others
Who funded the ARPAnet?
DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Project Agency
What is the purpose of the ARPAnet?
To create a large network of computers to accelerate knowledge transfer and reduce the redundant re-researching of subjects by making everything available online.
What does IMP stand for?
Interface Message Processor - Acted as a gateway and interface to the mainframe, It controlled network activities to allow the processing of program and data files
What Does HTTP stand for and what does it do?
HyperText transfer protocol
What is a host name?
A host name is a IP address converted into words so humans can memorize it easier. It is done by the DNS
What does URL stand for and what does it do?
Uniform Resource Locator - Is a pathway for websites to be found
What does HTTP stand for and what does it do?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol - Method of sending files between computers through a network
What does FTP stand for and what does it do?
File transfer protocol - transfers files securely between computers on a network by asking the user to login
what does RAM stand for and what does it do?
Random access memory - Temporary memory used for running programs
What does the HTML code rowspan do?
makes the cell vertically taller
What does the HTML code colspan do?
makes the cell horizontally wider