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IB Computer Science - Topic 3 (SUMMARY)

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  • Q1
    Physical layout of a network
    Define the term: Topology
    30s
  • Q2
    Star, Ring, Bus
    What are the three basic types of Topologies called?
    30s
  • Q3
    Wireless Personal Area Network
    Define the acronym for the network called (W)PAN
    30s
  • Q4
    Storage Area Network
    Define the acronym for the network called SAN
    30s
  • Q5
    Virtual Local Area Network
    Define the acronym for the network called VLAN
    30s
  • Q6
    Peer to Peer
    What does the acronym for the network P2P stand for
    30s
  • Q7
    The role in the network, manufacturers of network products to have a common ground on which system to build, interconnecting products
    What are the outlines for the importance of standards in the construction of a network
    30s
  • Q8
    physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, application
    What are the 7 layers of communication over a network
    30s
  • Q9
    A protected LAN from outside access, workers to connect to companies internal network from anywhere, more people to work from their homes, remote working also known as telecommuting
    What is the use of a VPN
    30s
  • Q10
    The format and the order of messages exchanged between two or more communicating entities.
    Define the term Protocol
    30s
  • Q11
    Anything that is suitable for use with the computer, a small unit of data used in a network communication
    Define the term Data Packet
    30s
  • Q12
    ensuring data integrity, manage flow control, prevent deadlock, manage congestion, perform error checking
    What are the five functions of a protocol
    30s
  • Q13
    time of day, distance, provider, cable quality
    Network connection speeds can vary due to
    30s
  • Q14
    Encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation
    Define the word Compression
    30s
  • Q15
    Easier to transmit data across a network due to size or space given or connectivity limitations
    Why compression of data be necessary when transmitting across a network
    30s

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