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26 Cards in this Set
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Biometric Security Measures
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used to control network, laptop and remote access-easier to use, more accurate and cheaper
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Cable Modems
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a type of network bridge and modem that provides bidirectional data communication via radio frequency channels on a cable television infrastructure
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Client
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a computer or a computer program which depends heavily on some other computer (its server) to fulfill its traditional computational roles
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Client/Server Network
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a protocol in which there is a single server which listens for connections, usually on a specific port and one or more clients which connect to it
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Communication Channels
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Digital Subscriber Line
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Extranet
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an intranet that is partially accessible to authorized persons outside of a company or organization
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Firewall
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an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system
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Hacker
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a microcomputer user who attempts to gain unauthorized access to proprietary computer systems
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Hub
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any one of the holes in an electrical panel, into which connections may be plugged
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Internet
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a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide
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Intranet
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a computer network with restricted access, as within a company, that uses software and protocols developed for the Internet.
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Local Area Network
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a system for linking a number of microcomputers, terminals, work stations, etc. with each other or with a mainframe computer in order to share data, printers, information, programs, disks, etc.; usually confined to one office or building.
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Modem
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an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines
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Node
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a centering point of component parts
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Peer-to-Peer Network
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network of personal computers, each of which acts as both client and sever, so that each can exchange files and email directly with every other computer on the network
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Proxy Server
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A server process that intercepts requests from a client, passes them to an origin server and returns the response to the client while performing various other operations in the process
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Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
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wired phone system over which landline telephone calls are made-relies on circuit switching
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Router
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A device which forwards packets between networks
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Server
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a computer that makes services, as access to data files, programs, and peripheral devices, available to workstations on a network
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Server Operating System
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designed to provide platforms for multi-user, frequently business-critical, networked applications-the focus of such operating systems is security, stability and collaboration, rather than user interface.
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T-1 Line
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refers to specific types of copper or fiber optic telephone line that can carry more data than traditional telephone lines
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
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covers a large geographical area and can contain communication links across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries
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WiMAX
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combines braodband and wireless, making high-speed broadband Internet access over a wireless connection
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Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)
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company that provides access to the wireless Internet
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Wireless Local Area Network
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connect personal computers, workstations, and other devices such as printers and scanners in a limited geographical area wirelessly
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