Big Idea 4

Bandwidth

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time.

Computing device

Any electronic device that processes data, like a phone or computer.

Computing network

A group of connected devices that share data and resources.

Computing system

A combination of hardware and software that processes information.

Data stream

Continuous flow of data between devices or systems.

Distributed computing system

Multiple computers working together to solve a problem.

Fault-tolerant

A system that continues working even if part of it fails.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Protocol for transferring web pages on the internet.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)

Secure version of HTTP that encrypts data.

Internet Protocol (IP) address

A unique number that identifies a device on a network.

Packets

Small chunks of data sent over a network.

Parallel computing system

A system that divides tasks across multiple processors for faster processing.

Protocols

Rules that govern how data is transmitted over a network.

Redundancy

Extra components or backups to prevent system failure.

Router

A device that directs data between networks.

Scalability

The ability of a system to handle increased workload or growth.

Sequential computing system

A system that processes one task at a time in order.

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

Ensures reliable data transmission over the internet.

User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

A faster but less reliable alternative to TCP for sending data.