Operating Systems: Core Concepts

A set of rules governing how data is transmitted between devices.

Ensures data integrity and reliable data transfer between two nodes on a network.

Used for faster connections that prioritizes speed over accuracy.

A protocol that allows devices to exchange information to dynamically discover and configure network settings.

Protocol that allows for reliable transfer of files between a client and server.

Secure version of FTP that encrypts the data and authentication credentials.

Protocol used to retrieve email from a mail server.

Protocol used to send email from a mail client to a mail server.

Protocol used to translate domain names to IP addresses.

Protocol used for accessing web pages on the Internet.

Secure version of HTTP that encrypts the data transmitted between a client and server.

Securely connects to another computer over an unsecured network. It provides a secure encrypted connection.

A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network.

Communication standard for short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

A technology that enables wireless communication between devices over a short distance.

Collection of wires that carry data from one place to another on a computer.

A single wire or a set of wires used to transmit data between different components or devices.

A connector is a physical interface that allows two or more electronic components or devices to be joined together.

A chipset is a set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals.

The central processing unit (CPU) is the primary component of a computer that executes instructions.