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What is bandwidth?
What is bandwidth?
The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed amount of time, usually measured in bits per second.
Define a computing device.
Define a computing device.
A machine that can run a program, including computers, tablets, servers, routers, and smart sensors.
What is a computing network?
What is a computing network?
A group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending or receiving data.
What constitutes a computing system?
What constitutes a computing system?
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What is meant by the term 'path' in networking?
What is meant by the term 'path' in networking?
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What is an IP address?
What is an IP address?
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What does Internet Protocol (IP) do?
What does Internet Protocol (IP) do?
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Define a protocol in computing.
Define a protocol in computing.
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Fault tolerance means a system cannot function if individual components fail.
Fault tolerance means a system cannot function if individual components fail.
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What does redundancy mean in a computing context?
What does redundancy mean in a computing context?
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What is a router?
What is a router?
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What is a packet in networking?
What is a packet in networking?
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What is the Domain Name System (DNS)?
What is the Domain Name System (DNS)?
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What does HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) do?
What does HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) do?
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What is the World Wide Web?
What is the World Wide Web?
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Study Notes
Bandwidth
- The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a specific time period, typically measured in bits per second (bps).
Computing Devices
- Machines capable of executing programs, including computers, tablets, servers, routers, and smart sensors.
Computing Networks
- Groups of interconnected computing devices capable of sending and receiving data.
Computing System
- A collection of computing devices and programs collaborating for a shared purpose.
Path
- The sequence of connections between computing devices on a network, starting with the sender and ending with the receiver.
IP Address
- A unique number assigned to each device on the Internet.
Internet Protocol (IP)
- A protocol for transmitting data across the Internet, assigning unique IP addresses to each connected device.
Protocol
- An established set of rules defining the behavior of a system.
Fault Tolerant
- The ability to continue functioning despite individual component failures. This is crucial considering the unpredictable nature of component failures in complex systems like computer networks.
Redundancy
- The inclusion of extra components to maintain system functionality even if individual components fail, such as having multiple paths between devices in a network.
Router
- A type of computer responsible for forwarding data across a network.
Packet
- A section of data sent over a network. Larger messages are divided into packets, which may arrive at the destination in order, out of order, or not at all.
Domain Name System (DNS)
- The system translating domain names like example.com into IP addresses.
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
- The protocol used to transmit web pages over the Internet.
World Wide Web
- A system of interconnected pages, programs, and files.
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Test your knowledge on key networking concepts such as bandwidth, IP addresses, and protocols. This quiz covers fundamental definitions and their significance in computing networks and systems. Perfect for students familiar with basic networking principles.
