A company experiences downtime when one connection fails but installs backup links and continues working
Fault Tolerance
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
A company experiences downtime when one connection fails but installs backup links and continues working | Fault Tolerance |
A network becomes slow when many users join so it is upgraded to handle growth without slowing down | Scalability |
During an online class video calls lag while downloads are fine | QoS |
A hacker intercepts sensitive data during transmission | Confidentiality |
Data is protected from being changed during transmission | Integrity |
Employees use personal devices for work network access | BYOD |
A company allows limited access to outsiders | Extranet |
Computers are connected within a classroom | LAN |
Branches across cities are connected | WAN |
A user accesses files online instead of local storage | Cloud Computing |
A device requests and receives data from another device providing it | Client-Server |
Two computers share files directly | Peer-to-Peer |
A device chooses the best path for data | Router |
A device connects computers in a local network and sends data correctly | Switch |
A network uses light to transmit data | Fiber Optic |
Devices connect without cables | Wireless |
Voice video and data are combined in one system | Converged Network |
A diagram shows physical connections and cables | Physical Topology |
A diagram shows how data flows | Logical Topology |
A technician ensures both cable ends match | T568A or T568B |
Data travels through multiple paths instead of one | Packet Switching |
Data is sent in small pieces across a network | Packet |
A business uses a fast dedicated connection | Leased Line |
A user experiences delay before data loads | Latency |
A network prioritizes voice over downloads | QoS |
A central device organizes cables | Patch Panel |
A wall Ethernet outlet is used | Keystone Jack |
A network ensures users can access data anytime | Availability |
A network admin checks how much data can be sent | Bandwidth |
There is a delay before data transmission starts | Latency |