Internet Flashcards
What is value wedge?
This is what the Customer wants which can be provided by Spectrum Business but our competitor does not offer.
How many bits make up a byte?
8
What is connection speed?
Connection Speed is defined as the speed that data is transferred between your computer and the Providers Central Office. The two types of speed are receiving (downloading) and sending (uploading).
What is data rate?
Data Rate is defined as the number of bits per second (bps) used to transmit a digital video and audio stream (higher data rates generally translate to better video quality, especially with high-speed motion scenes).
What is the data rate of the 4 commonly used internet technology?
What is bandwidth?
The term bandwidth, as it relates to the Internet, refers to the volume of information per unit of time that a transmission medium (like an Internet connection) can handle.
Think about data as water and bandwidth as a pipe the water will flow through. As the bandwidth (pipe) increases, the amount of data (water) that can flow through in a given amount of time increases. If the size of the pipe increases (bandwidth), more water (data) can flow through during a period of time. An Internet connection with a larger bandwidth can move a set amount of data (say, a video file) much faster than an Internet connection with a lower bandwidth. Here is a quick illustration of relative bandwidth (pipe) sizes:
What is the Network reliability of Spectrum Business Internet?
That’s why Spectrum Business™ Internet offers the fastest Internet speeds available, over 99.9% network reliability, and more FREE features than any other provider.
What are the different internet packages offered by Spectrum Business?
- Internet Plus - 60 D 5 U
- Internet Pro - 100 D 7 U
- Internet Max - 300 D 7 U
What does DSL mean?
Digital Subscriber Line
What is a Firewalll?
A network security system, either hardware- or software-based, that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of rules.
What is a virus?
a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
What is spyware?
Spyware is a type of malware that is installed on a computer without the knowledge of the owner in order to collect the owner’s private information. Spyware is often hidden from the user in order to gather information about internet interaction, keystrokes (also known as keylogging), passwords, and other valuable data.
What is Spam?
Spam is flooding the Internet with many copies of the same message, in an attempt to force the message on people who would not otherwise choose to receive it
Who is a hacker?
a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
What is Spectrum Business Desktop Security?
Spectrum Business Desktop Security is a comprehensive security package that protects business users’ computers from behind the scenes, without any interruptions.
Spectrum Business Desktop Security is PC/Mac ready security software that includes firewall, antivirus, anti-spyware, and spam control, which are essential in protecting a business’ computers from viruses and hackers. Why Desktop Security? Spectrum Business Internet Desktop Security is ideal for small-medium businesses (SMBs) that lack security expertise or have limited IT resources and budgets and who:
- Want to concentrate on their core business, not IT Security
- Need transparent and automated, easy to buy and manage service
- Want one point of contact, one point of sale, one point of support
- Want to buy service rather than software
One subscription package can be used on up to 25 devices.
What is Spectrum Interim Business Pricing and what is included?
