Unit 4 - Networks - Definitions

Question 1

Computer Network

Answer 1

Two or more computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources and data

Question 2

Server

Answer 2

A powerful computer that provides services to other computers on the network

Question 3

Client

Answer 3

A computer that uses the services of a server

Question 4

Switch/hub

Answer 4

Used to connect devices to a network

Question 5

Bandwidth

Answer 5

The capacity of a network for data to be transferred and stored, this can affect the latency

Question 6

Latency

Answer 6

The time between when the information is transferred and when it arrives and is stored, this can be affected by other things such as bandwidth

Question 7

Data Transmission Speed

Answer 7

The speed at which data can be transferred from one device to another

Question 8

WAN

Answer 8

Wide Area Network

Question 9

LAN

Answer 9

Local Area Network

Question 10

Network Manager

Answer 10

Someone who is hired by a company and is responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining a LAN as well as supporting users and implementing security and backup procedures

Question 11

Topology

Answer 11

A way of describing how devices in a network are connected and organised

Question 12

Network Protocols

Answer 12

A set of rules that determine how different data is transmitted between devices in the same network