Computer Science Flashcards
Information for Year 9 Computer Science Assessments & Revision Tools
What is the internet?
It is a group of Inter-Connected Networks
Who owns the World Wide Web
No one
What do you access the World Wide Web through?
The Internet
Are website addresses unique?
Yes
What is a domain name?
A web address you can purchase to host a website
Is HTTP or HTTPS more secure?
HTTPS
What does HTTP stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
What is a Protocol?
A Protocol is a set of rules
What are Data Packets?
Data Packets is broken down information that is transmitted over the Internet
What is an IP Address?
An IP Address is a unique set of numbers that is used by a computer to tell which one is which
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name Server
What is Bandwidth?
Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be carried at a time
What are Connection Speeds measured with?
Mbps ( Megabits per second )
Is upload speed faster than download speed
No
Does wireless connectivity have a greater security risk
Yes