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The processing capability of a computer; how fast a computer can perform an operation
computer power
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All the components that make up a complete, working computer, e.g. hardware, software, peripherals
computer system
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The process by which a sender on a network alerts a receiver of a coming message and the protocol that is going to be used, e.g. between a computer and printer to establish if it is ready to receive transmitted data
handshake process
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A connection device that works at a device level, it connects multiple computers (via the NICs) together on a network and allows them all to share transmitted data
hub
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An identifying address, unique to each computer, that is mapped to the NIC and allows computers to send messages and files across the network
IP address
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local area network
LAN
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A network that covers a relatively small, localized area, like an office or school
local area network
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media access control address
MAC address
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A unique 12-digit hexadecimal number given to every device when it is manufactured
media access control address
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A linked collection of computer systems that allows resources and computer power to be shared, e.g. a computer network at a school or college
network
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A special device added to a computer that allows it to function as part of a network
network interface card
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A small collection of broken down data, sent by computers across a network, that finds the quickest route to its destination and is then reassembled at the other side
packet
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A network that links computers directly allowing users to access programs and resources on each other’s hard drives. A P2P network does not require a server
peer to peer
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peer to peer
P2P
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network interface card
NIC
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Card 2

Front

All the components that make up a complete, working computer, e.g. hardware, software, peripherals

Back

computer system

Card 3

Front

The process by which a sender on a network alerts a receiver of a coming message and the protocol that is going to be used, e.g. between a computer and printer to establish if it is ready to receive transmitted data

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

A connection device that works at a device level, it connects multiple computers (via the NICs) together on a network and allows them all to share transmitted data

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

An identifying address, unique to each computer, that is mapped to the NIC and allows computers to send messages and files across the network

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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12husna1

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4,2,4 ??

fibbens_mush

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peer to peer @12husna1

#u gotta do ur revision

lgmiles

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this is truly awful

alvinlam21

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This is terrible.

fibbens_mush

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its great

12husna1

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all copyed and pasted - utterly useless

lgmiles

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I think you should retire from making revision resources

JulesDehon

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How bad can this possibly be 

JulesDehon

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Please refrain from using this resource - it will not help you in your revision whatsoever. Please block this user from GetRevising as he does not deserve to be on this planet.

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J Dawg

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