Glossary Terms from Module 1-03 Flashcards
Define Bandwidth
The maximum data transmission capacity over a network, measured by bits per second
Define Cloud computing
The practice of using remote servers, application, and network services that are hosted on the internet instead of on local physical devices
Define Cloud network
A collection of servers or computers that stores resources and data in remote data centers that can be accessed via the internet
Define Data packet
A basic unit of information that travels from one device to another within a network
Define Hub
A network device that broadcasts information to every device on the network
Define Internet Protocol (IP)
A set of standards used for routing and addressing data packets as they travel between devices on a network
Define Internet Protocol (IP) address
A unique string of characters that identifies the location of a device on the internet
Define Local Area Network (LAN)
A network that spans small areas like an office building, a school, or a home
Define Media Access Control (MAC) address
A unique alphanumeric identifier that is assigned to each physical device on a network
Define Modem
A device that connects your router to the internet and brings internet access to the LAN
Define Network
A group of connected devices
Define Open systems interconnection (OSI) model
A standardized concept that describes the seven layers computers use to communicate and send data over the network
Define Packet sniffing
The practice of capturing and inspecting data packets across a network
Define Port
A software-based location that organizes the sending and receiving of data between devices on a network
Define Router
A network device that connects multiple networks together
Define Speed
The rate at which a device sends and receives data, measured by bits per second
Define Switch
A device that makes connections between specific devices on a network by sending and receiving data between them
Define TCP/IP model
A framework used to visualize how data is organized and transmitted across a network
Define Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
An internet communication protocol that allows two devices to form a connection and stream data
Define User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
A connectionless protocol that does not establish a connection between devices before transmissions
Define Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network that spans a large geographic area like a city, state, or country
