ap csp the internet vocab

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ap csp units 4 and 5 (i think)

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Protocols

Rules that govern how computing devices connect and communication on the internet.

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Computing Device

A physical artifact that can run a program.

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Computing System

A group of computing devices and programs working together.

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Computing Network

A group of interconnected computing devices working together for a common purpose.

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End to End Connectivity

A principle that anyone can connect to the internet and is capable of sending and receiving data.

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Centralized Network

This architecture concentrates control of the network in one location.

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Distributed Network

This architecture distributes control of the network across multiple locations.

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Bandwidth

The number of bits we can send in a fixed amount of time (measured in mbps)

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Latency

How long it takes data to travel between its source and destination (measured in ms)

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Packets

Pieces of binary information that have been formed from digital data.

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Router

A type of computer that forwards data across a network path.

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Redundancy

This is implemented to ensure that if one connection fails, there is an alternative in place to maintain uninterrupted network services.

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TCP

Breaks down and reassembles binary data into packets.

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Scalable

Being able to add more networks, routers, and infrastructures without having to rewire the internet.

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Fault Tolerant

Being able to handle issues that arise in the network.

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HTTP

The protocol for web pages.

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SMTP

The protocol for sending emails.

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IP

The protocol for web addressing.

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DNS

Translates human-friendly website names into IP addresses.

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HTML

The language of web pages.

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SSL/TLS

A layer of security wrapped around your communications.

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CA

A trusted entity when it comes to distributing and verifying the identities of websites.

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Cookies

A piece of information placed on your computer from a website, letting you know you visited them.

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WWW

A system of linked pages, programs, and files.

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URL

A web address.

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Internet of Things (IoT)

A network of interconnected and communicating objects we use every day.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machines that are programed to mimic human intelligence and learn to make autonomous decisions.

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Blockchain

A digital record

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Volatile

Data storage that is lost when the computer is powered off.

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Non-volatie

Data storage that is preserved when the computer is powered off.

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Sequential Computing

Processing data one instruction at a time.

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Distributed Computing

Processing data by distributing the tasks across multiple networks or servers.

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Peer-to-Peer Network

Distributes tasks involved in data processing across individual devices.

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Parallel Computing

Processing data by having multiple processors working together on a task simultaneously.

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Cloud Computing

Delivers computing services over the internet

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Digital Divide

The gap between individuals who have access to digital technologies and those who do not.