It covers a large geographical area and usually consists of several smaller networks, which might use different computer platforms and network technologies.

LAN is a

WAN is a

MAN is a

The topology that uses a common backbone to connect all network devices

The topology that connects all devices in a circle

A network arranged as this topology features a central connection point for all workstations and peripherals

Large computer used by businesses and government agencies to process massive amounts of data; generally faster and more powerful than desktop computers but usually requiring specialized software

A very high performance computer, usually comprised of many processors and used for modeling and simulation of complex phenomena, like meteorology

A device which converts digital signals into signals suitable for transmission over analog channels, like telephone lines

Rules or procedures used to solve mathematical problems – most often described as sequences of steps

A set of rules that a computing language incorporates regarding structure, punctuation, and formatting

The study of how words acquire meaning and how those meanings change over time

The von Neumann architecture doesn't include

Computer system hardware doesn’t include

What is Hardware?

The structure of the relationships in most databases follows one of three logical models.

The tables in these databases organize data in rows and columns, simplifying data access and manipulation.

In the relational model, each row of table represents