IT-Concepts-Flashcard-CodeHS

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In binary encoding, what is the term used to describe the smallest unit of information?

Back

Bit

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What distinguishes a WAN from a LAN?

Back

WANs typically cover larger geographical areas than LANs

Front

In networking, what is a packet?

Back

A unit of data that is transmitted over a network

Front

Which networking protocol is used for converting domain names into IP addresses?

Back

DNS

Front

In the RGB color model, what combination of red, green, and blue values would produce a white pixel?

Back

255, 255, 255

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What is the main reason for the development and adoption of IPv6?

Back

IPv6 allows for a much larger number of IP addresses

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What is the main advantage of UDP over TCP?

Back

UDP is faster and more efficient for real-time applications

Front

What is a pixel?

Back

The smallest element of a digital image

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What is the purpose of fault tolerance in networking?

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To minimize the impact of network failures and ensure continuous operation

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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing and labeling each packet with the sender and recipient's IP address?

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Network layer