Understanding Networks

Front

What are Data Packets

Back

When you send data (messages or files) over the internet, the data is split into smaller sections known as...

Front

What is meant by Packet Switching

Back

Data packets travel from their source to the destination, moving  from server to server, seeking the fastest route. This is called...

Front

Name 4 pieces of information that a data packet contains

Back

a.      A part of the data

b. Destination Address

c.      Sequence number of the segment

d      Total number of packets in the message

Front

Give 5 examples of digital data

Back

Messages, Text documents, audio files, images, videos

Front

Name 4 components of a Home Network

Back

a.      Router

b.      Modem

c.      Switch

d.      WAP (Wireless access point)

Front

What is Modem

Back

A network component that

converts the signals that pass through the broadband cables into digital signals that your home network can use

Front

Router

Back

What is a network component that

joins two networks

or

connects your home to the internet

Front

Name 4 services offered by Cloud other than storage

Back

a.      Collaboration (Messaging, Web conferences),

b.      Software Applications (Google Apps, Microsoft 365),

c.      Web Hosting (github),

d.      Music, Video & Games (Spotify, YouTube, Roblox)

Front

What are Fibre-Optic cables?

Back

Fibre-optic cables are used to cover longer distances , since data is sent as light, and nothing travels faster than light

Front

Three advantages of Cloud storage

Back

a.      Access anywhere, anytime

b.      Share-able with others

c. Safe due to cloud Backup