Unit 1 Flashcards
ASCII
American standard code for information interchange; the universally recognized raw text format that any computer can understand
Bandwidth
Transmission capacity measure by bit rate
Binary
A way of representing information only using two options
Bit
The single unit of information in a computer; usually represented by a 0 or 1
Code
Writing instructions for a computer
DNS
The service that translates URLS to ip addresses
HTTP
The protocol for transmitting web pages over the internet
IETF
Develops and promotes voluntary internet and standard protocols
Internet
A group of computers and servers that are connected to each other
IP address
A number that is assigned to any item that is connected to the internet
Latency
Time it takes for a bit to travel from its sender to its reciever
Net neutrality
The principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally by internet service providers
Network redundancy
Having multiple backups to ensure reliability during cases of high usage or failure
Packets
Small chunks of info formed from large chunks of info
Protocol
A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices
Router
A type of computer that forwards data across a network
Creative Commons
Used when a author wants people to share their work that they have built
Overflow error
Attempt to represent a number that is too large
Round off error
Attempt to represent a number that is too precise. Usually rounded
Open access
Restriction like Creative Commons or copy rights are gone you have access to anything and everything
