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Networking
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer Network | A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources |
| Wide Area Network | a computer network in which the computers connected may be far apart, generally having a radius of half a mile or more |
| Local Area Network | a computer network that links devices within a building or group of adjacent buildings. |
| Cross Platform Connectivity | a language, software application or hardware device that works on more than one system |
| Internet | The global communication network that allows almost all computers worldwide to connect and exchange information |
| Interact | act in such a way as to have an effect on another; act reciprocally |
| Peripherals Devices | any auxiliary device such as a computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way |