Communication Using Internet Flashcards

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It is a global network connecting millions of computers.
It is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to serve several billion users worldwide.

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Internet

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Two or more computers connected together through a communication media form a _________ _________.

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Computer Network

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What are the different Computer Network Components:

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Server
Client
Media
Network Adapter
Resources
User
Protocols

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Powerful computers that provide services to the other computers on the network.

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Server

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Computer that uses the services that a server provides. The ______ is less powerful than the server.

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Client

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A physical connection between the devices on a network.

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Media

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It is a circuit board with the components necessary for sending and receiving data. It is plugged into one of the available slots on the Pc and transmission cable is attached to the connector on the NIC.

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Network Adapter

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Anything available to a client on the network is considered a __________

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Resources

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Any person that uses a client to access resources on the network.

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User

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These are written rules used for communications. They are the languages that computers use to talk to each other on a network.

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Protocols

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What are the Basic Types of Computer Networks?

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Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)

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It connects network devices over a relatively short distance like in a single building or campus.
Are typically owned, controlled and managed by a single person and organization.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Provides long distance transmission of data, voice, image and video information over large geographical areas that may comprise a country, continent, or even the whole world.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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It is used for sending and receiving messages from one and other through the internet by using electronic mail.

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Communication

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Getting information regarding availability of jobs in different sectors and areas.

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Job Searches

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Books and other study material stored around the world can be easily located through the internet.

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Finding Books and Study Material

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The internet provides information and knowledge about the field of health medicine. People can have information about various diseases and can receive help.

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Health and Medicine

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One can use the internet to gather information about various tourist places . It can be used for booking Holiday tours , hotels, trains and flights.

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One can download jokes, songs music, latest sports updates through internet.

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Entertainment

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The internet is also used for online shopping. By just giving accounts details you can perform the transaction.

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You can sell or buy shares while sitting on a computer through the internet.

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Stock Market Updates

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A large number of people are using the internet for research purposes. You can download any kind of information by using the internet.

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What are the Basic Applications of Internet?

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Communication
Job Searches
Finding Books and Study Materials
Health and Medicine
Travel
Entertainment
Shopping
Stock Market Updates
Research

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The highest-level protocols within the TCP/IP protocol stack.

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Application Protocols

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It is for interactive terminal access to remote internet hosts
Telnet
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It is for high-speed disk-to-disk file Transfers
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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As an internet mailing system
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
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The TCP/IP protocol suite includes application protocols such as:
Telnet File Transfer Protocol Simple Mail Transfer Protocol * Most applications use the Client / Server model of interaction.
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The Internet is a global network of computers that allows rapid, worldwide communication. There are currently more than 250 million people connected to the Internet. The purpose of the Internet is to communicate and share information.
Connecting to the Internet
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For PC access, a 2 Ghz or faster Processor is recommended. With Windows 7, 8, 10 at least 4 GB of RAM and more will help increase the computer’s speed for faster Internet cruising. A Sound Card and Speakers also are recommended so one can hear the audio information on the Internet.
Computer
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It allows digital data to be transmitted to and from computer over phone lines. It is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information.
Modem
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are Organizations that allow users to dial into ISP computers (for a fee) to connect to the ISP’s Internet link.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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A Web Browser or Internet Browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.
Software
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Four Main Components to getting Connected to the Internet
Computer Modem Internet Service Provider Software
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There are several different ways to connect with your Internet Service provider. In most cases, connection is set up using a
Dial-Up Connection, DSL or Cable
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It is a family of technologies that provide digital data transmission over the wires of a local telephone network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
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Using a __________ ______ is a good and inexpensive way to connect to the Internet if you primarily just check email and do some light web browsing.
Dial-Up account