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Computers Test #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Internet | Electronic communications network that connects computers around the world |
| Network | System of computers and other peripheral devices that communicate with each other |
| Modem | Device that converts signals from one device to another device (usually server to comp.) used to transmit and receive info. |
| Router | Transmits signals to diff. devices within the network |
| WiFi | System used to transmit data wirelessly between devices |
| WiFi Stands for... | Wireless Fidelity |
| Bluetooth | System using high frequency waves to connect devices across short distances |
| Extender/Repeater | Device extends range of WiFi network |
| ISP | Company that gives access to internet for individuals and businesses |
| External IP Address | Address for a specific network |
| Internal IP Address | Address for individual devices within a specific network |
| IP stands for... | Internet Protocol |
| ISP stands for... | Internet Service Provider |
| Dynamic Address Allocation | Device's IP Address changes each time |
| Static Address Allocation | Device has a set IP address |
| Bandwidth | Biggest amount able to transfer data of a system |
| World Wide Web | System of connection to internet using hyperlinks and GUI |
| GUI stands for... | Graphical User Interface |
| GUI | ex. Link, Button can click on, etc. |
| URL stands for... | Uniform Resource Locator |
| URL | Web address |
| HTTP stands for... | HyperText Transfer Protocol |
| HTTP | system of writing addresses using domain names |
| Domain | Unique registered name of org. or person in internet |
| Top Level Domain | End part of domain, shows where are (.com, .edu, .uk, .il) |
| Browser | software designed to access and locate web addresses |
| Search Engine | Software designed to find topics of location on the internet |