Essentials of Management Information Systems - Chapter 7: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

This set of flashcards is designed to help students learn key vocabulary and concepts related to telecommunications and networking technologies from Chapter 7 of Essentials of Management Information Systems.

Client/server computing

A distributed computing model where clients are linked through a network and managed by a server that sets communication rules.

Packet switching

A method of breaking digital messages into packets, sending them over various routes, and reassembling them at the destination.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

A set of protocols that enable connectivity and communications over the Internet, serving as the basis for data transmission.

Digital subscriber line (DSL)

A type of Internet connection that provides high-speed access through telephone lines, ranging from 385 Kbps to 40 Mbps.

Local area network (LAN)

A network that interconnects computers within a limited area, such as a building or campus, typically using Ethernet.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)

A technology that enables voice communication over the Internet using packet switching.

Virtual private network (VPN)

A private network that uses a secure tunnel connection over the Internet to protect data transmitted online.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

The protocol used for transferring hypertext documents on the World Wide Web.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

A technology that uses tags with embedded microchips to transmit data about an item's location via radio waves.

Wi-Fi

A set of wireless standards (802.11) used for wireless local area networks (WLANs) to connect devices to the Internet.