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Network and Internet Flashcards

1
Q

is a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resource sharing among a wide range of users.

A

Computer Network

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Networks are commonly categorized based on their characteristics.

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Networks

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The arrangement of a network which comprises of nodes and connecting lines via sender and receiver is referred as

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Network Topology

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4
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The various network topologies
are:

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  1. Bus
  2. Ring
  3. Star
  4. Mesh
  5. Hybrid
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5
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is a network type in which every computer
and network device is connected to single cable.

A

Bus Topology

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It transmits the data from one end to another in a single direction. No bi-directional feature is

A

Bus Toplogy

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7
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forms a ring connecting all devices with
its exactly two neighboring devices.

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Ring Topology

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8
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all the devices are connected to a single hub through a cable.

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Star Topology

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9
Q

cable. This hub is the central node and
all others nodes are connected to the
central node.

A
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central node. The hub can be
passive in nature i.e. not intelligent
hub such as broadcasting devices, at
the same time the hub can be
intelligent known as

A

Active Hubs

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11
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It has repeaters in them

A

Active Hub

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12
Q

every device is connected to another
device via particular channel.

A

Mesh Topology

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13
Q

is a
collection of two or
more topologies

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Hybrid Topology

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14
Q

This is a scalable
topology which can be
expanded easily. It is
reliable one but at the
same it is a costly
topology.

A

Hybrid Topology

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15
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is a worldwide collection of networks that
links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

A

Internet

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16
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ARPANET stands for

A

(Advanced
Research Project Agency Network)

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17
Q

The Internet originated as

A

ARPANET

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18
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oversees research and sets guidelines and standards

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The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

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19
Q

connects more than 200 universities and 115
companies via a high-speed private network

A

Internet2

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20
Q

is a business that provides
individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee

A

Access Provider

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21
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Two types of ISP (Internet Service Provider)

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  1. Regional ISPs
  2. National ISPs
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22
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provide Internet
access to a specific
geographical area

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Regional ISP

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23
Q

provide Internet
access in cities and
towns nationwide

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National ISP

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24
Q

Has many members
only features

A

Online Service Provider (OSP)

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25
Q

Popular OSPs include
AOL (America
Online) and MSN
(Microsoft

A

Online Service Provider (OSP)

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26
Q

Provides wireless
Internet access to
computers and
mobile devices
May require

A

Wireless Internet
service provider

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27
Q

May require a
wireless modem

A

Wireless Internet
service provider

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28
Q

is a number that uniquely identifies each
computer or device connected to the Internet

A

IP Address

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29
Q

is the text version of an IP address

A

Domain Name

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30
Q

translates the domain name into its
associated IP address

A

DNS server

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31
Q

Top level domain (TLD)

A

.com
.org
.edu
.net

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32
Q

consists of a worldwide
collection of electronic documents ( Web pages

A

The World Wide Web or Web

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33
Q

is a collection of related Web pages and
associated items

A

Web Site

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34
Q

is a computer that delivers requested Web
pages to your computer

A

Web Server

35
Q

was a read only , you can only use it to look for information.

36
Q

refers to Web sites that provide a means for
users to interact

37
Q

allows users to access Web
pages and Web 2.0 programs

A

Web browser or browser

38
Q

is the first page that a
Web site displays

39
Q

is the process of
receiving information

A

Downloading

40
Q

Web pages provide
links to other
related Web pages

41
Q

Some Web pages are
designed specifically for
micro browsers

42
Q

A Web page has a unique address called a

A

URL or Web Address

43
Q

allows you to open and view multiple
Web pages in a single Web browser window

A

Tabbed browsing

44
Q

Two types of search tools are

A
  1. Search Engines
  2. Subject Directories
45
Q

Finds information
related to a
specific topic

A

Search Engine

46
Q

Classifies Web
pages in an
organized set of
categories

A

Subject Directory

47
Q

Some Web browsers contain an
________________ to eliminate the steps of displaying the search engine’s Web page prior to entering the search text

A

Instant Search Box

48
Q

13 types of Web Sites

A
  1. Portal
  2. News
  3. Information
  4. Business/Marketing
  5. Blog
  6. Wiki
  7. Online Social Network
  8. Educational
  9. Entertainment
  10. Advocacy
  11. Web Application
  12. Content Aggregator
  13. personal
49
Q

Information presented on
the Web must be
evaluated for accuracy

50
Q

refers to any application that combines text
with: Graphics, Animation, Audio, Video, and Reality

A

Multimedia

51
Q

is a digital representation of nontext
information
Graphic formats

52
Q

is a digital representation of nontext
information
Graphic formats

53
Q

Graphic formats include

A

BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF

54
Q

is a small version of
a larger graphic

55
Q

is the appearance of motion created by
displaying a series of still images in sequence

56
Q

includes music, speech, or any other sound

57
Q

You listen to audio on your computer using a

A

Player Streaming

58
Q

is the process of transferring data in a
continuous and even flow

A

Player Streaming

59
Q

consists of images displayed in motion

60
Q

) is the use of computers to simulate a
a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space

A

Virtual Reality (VR)

61
Q

is a program that extends the capability of a
Web browser

62
Q

is the development and maintenance of
Web pages

A

Web Publishing

63
Q

is the transmission
of messages and files via a
computer network

64
Q

allows
you to create, send,
receive, forward, store,
print, and delete e mail
messages

A

E-mail Program

65
Q

mailing list is a group of e mail names and addresses
given a single name

A

Mailing List

66
Q

adds your e mail name and address

A

Subscribing

67
Q

removes your name

A

Unsubscribing

68
Q

) is a real time Internet
communications service

A

Internet Messaging (IM)

69
Q

is a real time typed
conversation that takes place
on a computer

70
Q

is a location on
an Internet server that permits
users to chat with each other

71
Q

enables users to speak to other
users over the Internet

A

VoIP (Voice over IP)

72
Q

Also called Internet telephony

73
Q

is an online area in
which users have written
discussions about a particular
subject

74
Q

is a Web based
type of discussion group

A

Message Board

75
Q

is the code of acceptable Internet behavior

A

Netiquette

76
Q

is an Internet standard that
permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet

A

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

77
Q

One of the major reasons business, home, and other users purchase computers is for Internet access.

78
Q

____________ allows users to share documents with others in real time.

A

Online Meeting

79
Q

Physical transmission media used in communications include all of the following except ____________.

A

Broadcast Radio Cable

80
Q

The risk to a bus network is that ____________.

A

the bus itself might become inoperable

81
Q

A communication ____________ is a transmission media on which data, instructions, or information travel.

82
Q

A satellite Internet service ____________.

83
Q

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume ________.

A

the use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting

84
Q

Some Web sites that sponsors newsgroups have a built-in newsreader.

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