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1>	What Is a Network? a.	A combination of hard and software to link computers. 2>	List 4 Benefits of using a Network -Share Files -Share expensive hardware ie printers -Communication through Email - Easy Backup 3>	 2 common size classifications; Which used over large areas? a.	Wide area, Local Area; Wide 4>	What is an OS; 2 networking functions a.	An OS is software allowing user to communicate with computer; File/Print sharing 5>	 Def- Network Architecture; 2 models a.	The way the nodes are connected; peer-to-peer, bus 6>	 Def- Physical Topology; Def- Node; Which Topology uses Hub; “ forms loop; Physical v. Logical a.	The way computers are arranged; a location on a network (physically); Bus, Ring; How they actually are vs. how it is smart to connect them 7>	 Def- Transmission media; Def- Bandwidth; 4 Transmission media a.	Transmission media is the way through which the information travels; The maximum capacity of a transmission media; Coaxial, Fiber optic, wireless, twisted pair 8>	 Def- Protocol; LAN protocol; 2 other protocols a.	A standard; Ethernet; Token Ring, ARCnet 9>	 Netiquette Rules x3 a.	Don’t Hack. Don’t Share Passwords. Don’t be crude 10>	Most Used Network a.	World Wide Web 11>	 Def- Router a.	A router is a device connecting network enabled devices 12>	 Client interaction w/ Internet; Why is it called Interactive? a.	By clicking links, requesting pages; Because the site doesn’t do anything if not accessed 13>	 How can one gain Internet Access; Online information service a.	By paying an ISP; http://en.wikipedia.org 14>	What are Telecommunications; 3 options a.	The Transmitting and Receiving of Data; Dial Up, Cable, DSL 15>	 Connection (constant) which type; What does cable modem use? a.	Cable, fast and doesn’t kick you off; fibre optic cable 16>	 Most used Internet service? a.	Email 17>	Def- Email; Benefit a.	Mail sent over the Internet; no waiting time 18>	 Def- Chatting; Def-Real Time; Why is Chatting Real Time? a.	Talking over Internet; changes as it happens; Very little delay between changes 19>	 BBS- Purpose? a.	Participate in Discussion group 20>	 Def- Listserv; HTTP vs FTP a.	a chatting service that functions like email; general page vs Lot of image, bug file 21>	 Gopher is what type of environment? a.	Text Based 22>	 Intranet vs Extranet a.	Internal viewing only (ie office network) vs. accessible from outside 23>	 Online Profiling? a.	Gathering of info from User 24>	Def- Cookie a.	Text file used to store inputted info 25>	Def- Web Bug a.	Small transparent graphic conducting profiling of user 26>	 Def- Privacy Policy a.	Legally binding document explaining usage of any information collected 27>	 Pro Privacy Law a.	Privacy act of 1974; restricts use of personal info by federal agencies 28>	 Why are Internet Use Agreements used; one rule a.	To keep student actions in check; no ‘crude’ sites 29>	 Def- Information Age a.	Dependence on computer technology 30>	 Benefits of ^; Negatives of ^ a.	makes getting research done easier; offers access to things better left un-accessed 31>	 Computers used to Invade Privacy a.	Can store things such as im chatting, page history, credit card transactions… 32>	 How can you check your credit? a.	Use an online credit checking service 33>	 A Warrant; notify 34>	 Piracy; Crackers; Viruses a.	Illegal use/copying of software etc; People who steal info from computers; illegal programs designed to damage a computer 35>	 Ethics in Dynamic Pages; Validity guarantees a.	Make sure information is valid; yes, by supplying sources