AP Computer Science Principles - Unit 2: The Internet

Front

What is a computing system?

Back

A group of computing devices connected by a network.

Front

What is the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network at a given time called?

Back

Bandwidth

Front

What is a set of rules for communication over a network called?

Back

Protocol

Front

What is a unique identifier assigned to every device connected to a network called?

Back

IP address

Front

What is a device used to connect multiple networks together called?

Back

Router

Front

What is a small unit of data transmitted over a network called?

Back

Packet

Front

What is a system or component designed to continue operating even if there is a hardware or software failure?

Back

Fault Tolerant

Front

What is the protocol used for transferring data over the World Wide Web?

Back

HTTP

Front

What is the global system of interconnected computer networks called?

Back

Internet

Front

What is the term used to describe the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not?

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Digital Divide