Key Terms And Definitions Flashcards
Intranet definition
Is the internet on a small scale it is used within organisations
Extranet
Is a private network that uses and is built of the internet
What are client servers
Computer networks with a single centralised computer (the server) that is connected to less powerful computers (the client)
Nodes definition
Are wires connected by telecommunication lines
Network definition
Is a series of nodes that are connected together by communication media
What is a LAN
A network that covers a small area such as a room or building
What is a WAN
Machines that are geographically remote and are not limited to a small area
Internet definition
A vast collection of interconnected computers for main purpose of sharing
What is hardware
The machines wiring and other physical components or a computer e.g keyboard mouse microphone
What is software
The programmes and other operating information used on a computer such as Microsoft and spreadsheet
What is input data
Something entered into a machine or other system such as text you type into a computer
What is processing
Manipulating data within a computer it means performing or doing the work
What is Output data
Data sent out of the computer as to output device such as monitor or printer
What are the negatives of intranet
Always has to be updated and may be out of date
Not enough storage space because large files are uploaded
Anyone can add information to the intranet so may be out of date