IT Key Terms Flashcards 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? ICTConnectivityGCSEEdexcel Created by: CharlieP173Created on: 16-03-15 12:02 LAN Local Area Network - Can connect all the computers in one location 1 of 25 WAN Wide Area Network - Connects users over a wider range 2 of 25 Bandwidth This is the capacity of a connection and is measured in bits per second 3 of 25 Latency This is the connection speed. Latency is measured in milliseconds - a low number = faster speed aka ping 4 of 25 Protocols A set of universal hardware and software rules used when connecting computers. The ethernet protocol defines how computers communicate with each other 5 of 25 HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol 6 of 25 HTTPS Hyper Text Transfer Protocol with Secure Socket Layer 7 of 25 POP Post Office Protocol 8 of 25 IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol 9 of 25 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 10 of 25 VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol 11 of 25 Spyware A type of software that can be installed on your computer without your knowledge or consent 12 of 25 ADSL Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line - offers an even faster speed because it uses telephone lines 13 of 25 Network A group of connected digital devices, such as a home computer network, the internet, a mobile phone network or a landline phone network 14 of 25 Router/Modem Connects computers to a network or to the internet 15 of 25 Ethernet Bridge This enables connection between different types of network (wired and wireless) 16 of 25 Network Bands The network (or frequency) band of a mobile phone limits the countries in which it can be used. 17 of 25 Share information Social network sites, wikis, forums, chat rooms etc. 18 of 25 Mobile communication Between digital devices such as mobile phones and computers. This can range from calls and texts (SMS and MMS) to instant messaging and VoIP 19 of 25 Share files Access to files that one stored on a networked drive enables collaborative working and means that files can be accessed on more computers 20 of 25 Share printers Multiple computers can share one printer, making it a cheaper option with less space required 21 of 25 Play games Ability to connect with users to play on-line games 22 of 25 Access to the internet Via a home computer network sharing the same broadband connection using Wi-Fi or wired connections or via a mobile phone network 23 of 25 Internet An interconnected network of computers containing web pages (World Wide Web) which can be accessed globally 24 of 25 Mobile phone network (3G + 4G) The wireless network standard used in mobile phone technology and provides 25 of 25
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