Computer Science Terminology

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A series of computers and other devices that are connected together and can share data and resources
Network
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An International network of computers, a network of networks
Internet
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A collection of webpages that are accessible over the Internet
World Wide Web
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Any network in which the computers communicate using resources supplied by a third party
Wide Area Network
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A group of connected devices on a single site
Local Area Network
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A group of connected devices on a single site using radio waves
Wireless Local Area Network
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A network centred around a single user such as Bluetooth
Personal Area Network
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Converts web addresses into IP addresses
Domain Name System
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The address a computer can be contacted on through a network
Internet Protocol Address
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Different devices that aren't typically considered computers that are connected to the Internet
Internet of Things
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An address built into any network interface card by the manufacturer that is the unique ID for that interface
MAC Address
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The device in a computer that allows connection to a network
Network Interface Card
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Connects multiple networks and sends data packets on their way in the best direction often between a LAN and the internet
Router
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Connection multiple computers in a LAN. Only sends packets to the intended recipient
Switch
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Connects multiple computers in a LAN. Sends packets to all devices
Hub
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The amount of data that can be carried at a time
Bandwidth
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Topology - Multiple devices connection into a central hub or switch
Star
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Topology - Multiple devices connecting into one main cable
Bus
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Fast way of transmitting data over long distances using light
Fibre Optic
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Copper cable that is cheap but deteriorates significantly over distances
Ethernet
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An agreed set of rules for devices to communicate
Network Protocol
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Checking that the computer and the user are allowed to access content
Authentication
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Encoding of data so it can no longer be understood
Encryption
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Checks outgoing destination are allowed from that network and checks incoming traffic isn't malicious
Firewall
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Configuring a router to block access from specific devices identified by their MAC address
MAC Address Filtering
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Layer - Where applications such as web browers or e-mail programs operate
Application Layer
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Layer - Sets up communication between the two hosts and they agree settings
Network Layer
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Layer - Addresses and packages data for transmission. Routes packets across the network
Transport Layer
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Layer - This is where network hardware is located
Link Layer
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Protocol - Most web browser traffic will use this method
HTTP
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Protocol - Web browser traffic that is encrypted
HTTPS
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Protocol - Used for sending e-mails
SMTP
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Protocol - Used to retrieve e-mail messages from a mail server (More Advanced)
IMAP
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Protocol - Used to send files to or retrieve files from a server
FTP
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Protocol - Breaks up messages sent over the network into small chunks called packets. Detects errors at other end
TCP
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An open data connection to send a stream of packets without checking if they are received correctly
UDP
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Card 2

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An International network of computers, a network of networks

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Internet

Card 3

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A collection of webpages that are accessible over the Internet

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Card 4

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Any network in which the computers communicate using resources supplied by a third party

Back

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Card 5

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A group of connected devices on a single site

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