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11 Cards in this Set
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analog signals |
Continuous waves that transmit information by altering the amplitude and frequency of the waves. |
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digital signals |
A discrete pulse, either on or off, that conveys information in a binary form. |
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modem |
Device that converts signals from analog to digital and vice versa. |
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packet switching |
The transmission technology that divides blocks of text into packets. |
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3 factors that contribute to internet brownout |
-Increasing number of people who work online –Soaring popularity of Web sites such as YouTube requiring large amounts of bandwidth –Tremendous demand for high-definition television delivered over the Internet |
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World Wide Web |
A system of universally accepted standards for storing, retrieving, formatting, and displaying information via a client/server architecture |
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commercial portal |
A Web site that offers fairly routine content for diverse audiences; offers customization only at the user interface. |
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affinity portal |
A Web site that offers a single point of entry to an entire community of affiliated interests. |
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corporate portal |
A Web site that provides a single point of access to critical business information located inside and outside of an organization. |
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industry portal |
A Web-based gateway to information and knowledge for an entire industry. |
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Telecommuting |
A process in which highly prized workers are able to work anywhere anytime. |
