Digital Systems Vocab Flashcard

Front

Expressing numbers with only 1s and 0s.

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binary

Front

Divides data into packets at one end and reassembles at the other.

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TCP

Front

What is data?

Back

Information in the form of numbers, pictures, videos, or sounds.

Front

Binary digit; smallest data unit in a computer (1 or 0).

Back

bit

Front

Responsible for formatting and addressing data packets sent over the internet.

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Internet Protocol

Front

Special computers on the internet that act like traffic controllers for packets.

Back

Router

Front

A group of 8 bits:

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Byte

Front

A facility for wireless Internet or device communication in a specific area.

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WiFi

Front

Unique identifier for a computer when connected to the internet.

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IP Address