Computer Networks y7 flashacrds

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Computers
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6th Grade
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Hard
Anne Duthuit
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Back
A network of computers connected together in a limited geographical area, usually the same building or nearby buildings. LANs are usually high speed and use connected peripherals like printers.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Back
A computer network that joins computers together over longer distances, using the public telephone system, fibre optic cables, satellites, or other means.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
Back
The interconnection of devices in the range of an individual person, typically within 10 meters, using wireless technology. An example is a Bluetooth connection system in a car.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Back
A connection method used to add security and privacy to private and public networks, like WiFi Hotspots and the Internet. It replaces the user's initial IP address with one from the VPN provider.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Internet?
Back
The largest network in the world, an abbreviation of INTERconnected NETwork. It is the infrastructure of all computers, cables, satellites, etc., invented in 1969.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?
Back
The part of the Internet containing all of the websites that we can see, invented in 1989.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is network topology?
Back
The way in which the infrastructure (PCs, Printers, Cables, WiFi, etc.) are set up.
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