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network Flashcards

network

1
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3G

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System to allow Internet access using mobile phone networks.

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4G

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System to allow Internet access using mobile phone networks.

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application server

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Computer that stores application software for clients on a network.

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asynchronous

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Data transfer method in which the sender and receiver are not synchronised.

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audit trails

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Record of all changes and actions performed with a system, for security purposes.

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authentication server

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Computer that checks usernames and passwords when a user tries to log in.

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authorised access

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User who has permission to use a system.

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backbone

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High speed connections that connect main Internet sites.

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bandwidth

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Measure of a network’s speed.

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bits per second

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Unit for measuring the speed of data transfer over a network connection.

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blog

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Web page where entries are stored chronologically, like a diary or journal.

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Bluetooth

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Short range, low bandwidth wireless technology often used for mobile phone headsets or earphones.

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bps

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Unit for measuring the speed of data transfer over a network connection.

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14
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cache

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Storage area for frequently used information, to speed up access.

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15
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client computer

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Computer on a network that uses services provided by a server.

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client server

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Network system that uses servers to store data centrally and client computers to access them.

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database server

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Computer on a network that stores data for other users to access.

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DHCP

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System that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on a network.

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19
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dialup

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Internet access that connects using a telephone line and a MODEM.

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DNS

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System for translating domain names into IP addresses.

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21
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Domain Name System

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System for translating domain names into IP addresses.

22
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domain names

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Human readable names given to web sites.

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download

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To transfer data from a server to a client computer.

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DSL or cable

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Common type of broadband Internet connection.

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Dynamic Host Control Protocol

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System that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on a network.

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email server

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Computer on a network that stores email for other users to access.

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ethernet

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Type of wired network connection commonly used on LANs.

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fibre optic

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Types of network connection that offers extremely high speed transfers.

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file server

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Computer on a network that stores files for other users to access.

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File Transfer Protocol

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System for transferring files over the Internet, often used for uploading web sites.

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firewall

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Software or hardware used to control data entering and leaving a network.

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FTP

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System for transferring files over the Internet, often used for uploading web sites.

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gateway

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Computer which acts as a bridge between a local area network and the Internet.

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Gbps

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Gigabits per second. Measure of network bandwidth.

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hardware address

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Unique address embedded in network connected devices.

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home network

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Small local computer network used in homes.

37
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host

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Computer on a network that provides services or performs work for others.

38
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HTTP

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HyperText Transfer Protocol. The standard protocol of the world wide web.

39
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HTTPS

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Secure version of HTTP which offers encrypted communication.

40
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hub

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Hardware device for connecting several computers on a network.

41
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Internet Protocol

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Standard protocol used on many LANs and on the Internet. See TCP.

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Internet Service Provider

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Company that provides Internet access to homes and businesses.

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IP address

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Unique address assigned to every computer on a network.

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ISP

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Company that provides Internet access to homes and businesses.

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Kbps

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Kilobits per second. Measure of network bandwidth.

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LAN

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Computer network in a small area such as an office building.

47
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Local Area Network

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Computer network in a small area such as an office building.

48
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log file

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Chronological record of events, used for reporting purposes and audit trails.

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login

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Process of authenticating oneself before using a computer system.

50
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MAC address

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Unique address embedded in network connected devices.

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