Management Information Systems: Telecommunications and Networking

A set of flashcards designed to review key concepts from the lecture on telecommunications and networking.

What are the principal components of telecommunications networks?

The major components include client and server computers, network interfaces, connection medium, and network operating systems.

What is packet switching?

Packet switching is a method of slicing digital messages into parcels (packets), sending them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at the destination.

What does TCP/IP stand for?

TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, which is a common worldwide standard that underlies the Internet.

What is a modem?

A modem translates digital signals into analog form and vice versa.

What are the types of computer networks?

The different types of networks include Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and Campus Area Networks (CAN).

What is the Internet?

The Internet is the world’s most extensive network, providing connections via Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

What are some Internet services?

Internet services include e-mail, chatting, instant messaging, and the World Wide Web.

What is RFID?

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, which uses tiny tags with microchips to transmit data about items and their locations.

What is the role of Internet service providers (ISPs)?

ISPs provide connections to the Internet and facilitate various types of Internet access.

What is a virtual private network (VPN)?

A VPN is a secure, encrypted private network that runs over the Internet.