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1> What Is a Network?
a. A combination of hard and software to link computers.
2> List 4 Benefits of using a Network
-Share Files
-Share expensive hardware ie printers
-Communication through Email
- Easy Backup 3> 2 common size classifications; Which used over large areas?
a. Wide area, Local Area; Wide
4> What is an OS; 2 networking functions
a. An OS is software allowing user to communicate with computer; File/Print sharing
5> Def- Network Architecture; 2 models
a. The way the nodes are connected; peer-to-peer, bus
6> Def- Physical Topology; Def- Node; Which Topology uses Hub; “ forms loop; Physical v. Logical
a. The way computers are arranged; a location on a network (physically); Bus, Ring; How they actually are vs. how it is smart to connect them
7> Def- Transmission media; Def- Bandwidth; 4 Transmission media
a. Transmission media is the way through which the information travels; The maximum capacity of a transmission media; Coaxial, Fiber optic, wireless, twisted pair
8> Def- Protocol; LAN protocol; 2 other protocols
a. A standard; Ethernet; Token Ring, ARCnet
9> Netiquette Rules x3
a. Don’t Hack. Don’t Share Passwords. Don’t be crude
10> Most Used Network
a. World Wide Web
11> Def- Router
a. A router is a device connecting network enabled devices
12> Client interaction w/ Internet; Why is it called Interactive?
a. By clicking links, requesting pages; Because the site doesn’t do anything if not accessed
13> How can one gain Internet Access; Online information service
a. By paying an ISP; http://en.wikipedia.org
14> What are Telecommunications; 3 options
a. The Transmitting and Receiving of Data; Dial Up, Cable, DSL
15> Connection (constant) which type; What does cable modem use?
a. Cable, fast and doesn’t kick you off; fibre optic cable
16> Most used Internet service?
a. Email
17> Def- Email; Benefit
a. Mail sent over the Internet; no waiting time
18> Def- Chatting; Def-Real Time; Why is Chatting Real Time?
a. Talking over Internet; changes as it happens; Very little delay between changes
19> BBS- Purpose?
a. Participate in Discussion group
20> Def- Listserv; HTTP vs FTP
a. a chatting service that functions like email; general page vs Lot of image, bug file
21> Gopher is what type of environment?
a. Text Based
22> Intranet vs Extranet
a. Internal viewing only (ie office network) vs. accessible from outside
23> Online Profiling?
a. Gathering of info from User
24> Def- Cookie
a. Text file used to store inputted info
25> Def- Web Bug
a. Small transparent graphic conducting profiling of user
26> Def- Privacy Policy
a. Legally binding document explaining usage of any information collected
27> Pro Privacy Law
a. Privacy act of 1974; restricts use of personal info by federal agencies
28> Why are Internet Use Agreements used; one rule
a. To keep student actions in check; no ‘crude’ sites
29> Def- Information Age
a. Dependence on computer technology
30> Benefits of ^; Negatives of ^
a. makes getting research done easier; offers access to things better left un-accessed
31> Computers used to Invade Privacy
a. Can store things such as im chatting, page history, credit card transactions…
32> How can you check your credit?
a. Use an online credit checking service
33> A Warrant; notify
34> Piracy; Crackers; Viruses
a. Illegal use/copying of software etc; People who steal info from computers; illegal programs designed to damage a computer
35> Ethics in Dynamic Pages; Validity guarantees
a. Make sure information is valid; yes, by supplying sources