ICT 9.2 NETWORKING Flashcards
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Define network
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This is a collection of computing devices connected to each other.
2
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What is a data packet?
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This is a small unit of data packaged to be sent across a network.
3
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What is interference?
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Electronic signals disrupting data transmissions
4
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What is a network topology?
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This ia a diagram that shows how device in a network are connected to one another and shows the network hardware
5
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What is a MAC address?
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A MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) for use in network communications, ensuring each network device has a distinct address.
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