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Module 1: Communications in a connected world Flashcards

1
Q

name 4

advantages of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks

A
  1. Easy to set up
  2. Less complex
  3. Lower cost due to no need of network devices or dedicated servers
  4. Can be used for tasks such as sending files or sharing a printer
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  1. No central administration
  2. Not as secure
  3. Not scalable
  4. hosts acting as client and server can have their performance reduced
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name 4

disadvantages of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks

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this is a measure of how much data a medium such as copper wire or wireless transmission can (theoretically) carry

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what is

bandwidth

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what is

bandwidth

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this is a measure of how much data a medium such as copper wire or wireless transmission can (theoretically) carry

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what

factors might affect throughput

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some factors might include:

  1. Amount of data sent and received
  2. Types of data being sent
  3. Latencies created by network devices between source and destination
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6
Q

name some examples of an

Intermediate device

and the role they play

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some examples of this are:

  1. routers
  2. switches

these are concerned with transporting data fom a source to a destination and are any devices that lie between two end devices

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Q

name 4

disadvantages of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks

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  1. No central administration
  2. Not as secure
  3. Not scalable
  4. hosts acting as client and server can have their performance reduced
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8
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this is a device that has software installed that enables it to request information from a server

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what is a

client

on a network

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9
Q

these include:

  1. end device
  2. intermediate device
  3. network media
A

what are the 3

categories that hardware can be placed in

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10
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what is a

host

on a network

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this is any device connected to a network

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11
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Common measurements include:

Thousands of bits per second (kbps)

Millions of bits per second (Mbps)

Billions of bits per second (Gbps)

A

name 3

common measurements of bandwidth or throughput

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what is the simplest example of a

peer - to - peer (P2P) network

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the simplest example of this would be:

two computers connected together, where both computers can send and receive resources from each other such as files.

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what is a

client

on a network

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this is a device that has software installed that enables it to request information from a server

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the simplest example of this would be:

two computers connected together, where both computers can send and receive resources from each other such as files.

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what is the simplest example of a

peer - to - peer (P2P) network

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  1. Easy to set up
  2. Less complex
  3. Lower cost due to no need of network devices or dedicated servers
  4. Can be used for tasks such as sending files or sharing a printer
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name 4

advantages of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks

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16
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this is the amount of time it takes data to get from a source to a destination

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what is

latency

17
Q

how is

bandwidth measured

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this is typically measured in how many bits can be carried across said medium in 1 second

18
Q

some factors might include:

  1. Amount of data sent and received
  2. Types of data being sent
  3. Latencies created by network devices between source and destination
A

what

factors might affect throughput

19
Q

what is

throughput

A

this like bandwidth is a measure of bits across a medium over a given period of time, however throughput does not normally match bandwidth since it takes into account a number of factors

20
Q

some examples of this are:

  1. routers
  2. switches

these are concerned with transporting data fom a source to a destination and are any devices that lie between two end devices

A

name some examples of an

Intermediate device

and the role they play

21
Q

this is a device that has software installed that enables it to distribute information to other hosts on a network

A

what is a

server

on a network

22
Q

what is a

server

on a network

A

this is a device that has software installed that enables it to distribute information to other hosts on a network

23
Q

this is any device connected to a network

A

what is a

host

on a network

24
Q

what is

latency

A

this is the amount of time it takes data to get from a source to a destination

25
Q

what are the 3

categories that hardware can be placed in

A

these include:

  1. end device
  2. intermediate device
  3. network media
26
Q

this like bandwidth is a measure of bits across a medium over a given period of time, however throughput does not normally match bandwidth since it takes into account a number of factors

A

what is

throughput

27
Q

name some examples of an

end device

and the role they play

A

some examples of this are:

  1. smart phone
  2. laptop
  3. printer

these devices are concerned with data generation or data output

28
Q

name 3

common measurements of bandwidth or throughput

A

Common measurements include:

Thousands of bits per second (kbps)

Millions of bits per second (Mbps)

Billions of bits per second (Gbps)

29
Q

bandwidth can be thought of as a theoretical transfer speed of data for a device or media, whereas throughput can be thought of as the real world transfer speed of data.

A

how do

bandwidth and throughput differ

30
Q

how do

bandwidth and throughput differ

A

bandwidth can be thought of as a theoretical transfer speed of data for a device or media, whereas throughput can be thought of as the real world transfer speed of data.

31
Q

some examples of this are:

  1. smart phone
  2. laptop
  3. printer

these devices are concerned with data generation or data output

A

name some examples of an

end device

and the role they play

32
Q

this can be described as a network that has hosts acting as both a client and a server

A

what is a

peer-to-peer (P2P) network

33
Q

some examples are:

  1. copper cable
  2. optical fibre

this is the medium upon which data travels through to get from one device to the next

A

name some examples of a

Network media

and the role they play

34
Q

name some examples of a

Network media

and the role they play

A

some examples are:

  1. copper cable
  2. optical fibre

this is the medium upon which data travels through to get from one device to the next

35
Q

what is a

peer-to-peer (P2P) network

A

this can be described as a network that has hosts acting as both a client and a server

36
Q

this is typically measured in how many bits can be carried across said medium in 1 second

Bits Per Second (BPS)

A

how is

bandwidth measured

TM129: Networking (19 decks)

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