Computer Communications and Networking B Flashcards
A worldwide collection of computer networks
Internet
Internet
A worldwide collection of computer networks
A device for connecting multiple network devices in one segment
Hub
Hub
A device for connecting multiple network devices in one segment
A unique number permanently assigned to every physical interface on a computer network
MAC Address
MAC Address
A unique number permanently assigned to every physical interface on a computer network
Circuit board installed into a computer to allow it to connect to networks
Network Interface Card
Network Interface Card
Circuit board installed into a computer to allow it to connect to networks
Device that connects multiple network devices and multiple segments
Switch
Switch
Device that connects multiple network devices and multiple segments
Device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network
Router
Router
Device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network
Device which converts between digital and analogue signals, e.g. telephone line to computer
Modem
Modem
Device which converts between digital and analogue signals, e.g. telephone line to computer
Family of file standards used to store compressed video
MPEG
MPEG
Family of file standards used to store compressed video
Formatted unit of data sent across networks
Packet
Packet
Formatted unit of data sent across networks
File format designed for cross-platform document creation and distribution
File format designed for cross-platform document creation and distribution
Software that provides services to a client, or the hardware that is running it
Server
Server
Software that provides services to a client, or the hardware that is running it
The term given to standards that control the communication of network devices
Protocol
Protocol
The term given to standards that control the communication of network devices
Topology in which messages travel in one direction through a chain of computers
Ring
Ring
Topology in which messages travel in one direction through a chain of computers
Topology that features a central connection point called a ‘hub’
Star
Star
Topology that features a central connection point called a ‘hub’
Unique number assigned to every computer or device connected to the Internet
IP Address
IP Address
Unique number assigned to every computer or device connected to the Internet
