CSF-Unit 2-Networking and Operating Systems

A digital network that allows physical devices to share and transmit data and/or resources.

• Computer Network

• Input device

• Network device

• Storage device

A switch used to connect and route networks both inside and outside.

• Router

• Switch

• Network device

• Storage device

Regulations set up to facilitate the transfer of information between devices.

• Network Protocols

• Hardware

• Software

• Storage

A network's capacity for transferring data.

• Bandwidth

• Network

• Hardware

• Software

Hardware or software that blocks unwanted access to a system or computer.

• Firewalls

• Switch

• Network

• Storage

The delay that occurs before data is transferred.

• Latency

• Lag

• Dormancy

• Recess

In charge of addressing, packaging, and routing the data.

• Internet Layers

• Protocols

• Networks

• Metadata

A small piece of information that is sent through the internet, often it is part of a larger message or piece of data.

• Packet

• Peripheral

• Metadata

• Application

A network that uses radio wave signals to transmit data.

• Wireless Network

• Server

• Wired Network

• Harddrive

A computer that provides information to other computers called "clients" on a computer network.

• Server

• Data Tower

• Router

• Modem