CIS 105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Essential

Synergism. The simultaneous action of separate agencies which, together, have a greater total effect

Computer Network. A collection of computers and related devices, connected in a way that

Terminal. A device with a keyboard and a monitor, used for input and output,

Local Area Network (LAN). An interconnected group of computers and peripherals located within a

Network Version Software. Applications designed for installation on a file server and made available

Groupware. Software that provides ways for multiple users to collaborate on a project, usually

Circuit Switching. The method of establishing an endto-end connect between computers for the duration

Packet Switching. A technology employed by data communications networks, such as the Internet, whereby

Router. A computer at an intersection on a packet-switching network that examines IP addresses

Protocol. In data communication and networking, a specifying standard governing data format and transmission

Protocol Suite. The total collection of protocols that define how a specific network's functions.

Protocol Stack. A network architecture concept that describes the sequence of data handling, between

Network Interface Card (NIC). A circuit board that enables sending and receiving data on

Workstation. A computer connected to a local area network. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology

Node. Each device on a network, including workstations, servers, printers, and other peripherals. CIS

Client/Server Network. A network with workstations (clients) and one or more the servers. CIS

File Server. In client/server computing, a highcapacity, high-speed computer dedicated to making files and

Clients. In network computing, all the workstations that connect to and send requests to

Topology. The physical layout of a network. The pattern of communications pathways, such as

Collision. A disruption of communication that occurs when two packets are sent at the

Ethernet. A LAN standard in which network nodes are connected by coaxial cable or

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). A set of business-to-business standards to facilitate paperless financial transactions.

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CIS 105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Essential Concepts and Terminology Study Unit 10 CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Synergism. The simultaneous action of separate agencies which, together, have a greater total effect than their separate effects. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Computer Network. A collection of computers and related devices, connected in a way that allows them to share data, hardware, and software. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Terminal. A device with a keyboard and a monitor, used for input and output, but not for processing. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Local Area Network (LAN). An interconnected group of computers and peripherals located within a relatively limited area, such as building or a campus. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Network Version Software. Applications designed for installation on a file server and made available to more than one user at a time. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Groupware. Software that provides ways for multiple users to collaborate on a project, usually through a pool of data that can be shared by members of the workgroup. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Circuit Switching. The method of establishing an endto-end connect between computers for the duration of a data transmission. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Packet Switching. A technology employed by data communications networks, such as the Internet, whereby a message is divided into smaller transmission units called packets. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Router. A computer at an intersection on a packet-switching network that examines IP addresses and forwards the data towards its destination on the least congested path. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Protocol. In data communication and networking, a specifying standard governing data format and transmission rules. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Protocol Suite. The total collection of protocols that define how a specific network's functions. Networks can employ dozens of protocols. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Protocol Stack. A network architecture concept that describes the sequence of data handling, between the user and the physical media, by a series of protocols. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Network Interface Card (NIC). A circuit board that enables sending and receiving data on a network. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Workstation. A computer connected to a local area network. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Node. Each device on a network, including workstations, servers, printers, and other peripherals. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Client/Server Network. A network with workstations (clients) and one or more the servers. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

File Server. In client/server computing, a highcapacity, high-speed computer dedicated to making files and programs available to client workstations and nodes. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Clients. In network computing, all the workstations that connect to and send requests to a server. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Topology. The physical layout of a network. The pattern of communications pathways, such as star, bus, and ring. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Collision. A disruption of communication that occurs when two packets are sent at the same time. Corruption of data caused by simultaneous transmission. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Ethernet. A LAN standard in which network nodes are connected by coaxial cable or twisted-pair wire. The most popular network architecture, capable of transmitting data at 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). A set of business-to-business standards to facilitate paperless financial transactions. CIS 105 Concepts and Terminology Unit 10

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