Introduction to Networking Concepts

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.

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.