Computer science vocab

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Links things together

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Network

Front

Computer network that interconnects computers:

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Local Area Network (LAN)

Front

Device enabling data transmission over phone or cable lines

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Modem

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Wireless technology using radio waves for high-speed Internet.

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WiFi

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Private TCP/IP network for an organization, accessible only to authorized members.

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Intranet

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A number assigned to any item connected to the internet.

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IP address

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Easy-to-remember address for a web page (like code.org)

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URL/Uniform Resource Locator

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Connection using light for info transmission.

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Fiber Optic Cable

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Small chunks of information formed from larger chunks.

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Packets

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Each device on a network is called a ____, and various ____ can be connected through cables or wirelessly.

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Node