Internet Unit 4

A computer network that uses open protocols to standardize communication. It requires a computing device connected to an Internet-connected device for access.

An interconnected computing system capable of sending or receiving data.

A group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose.

A physical object capable of running a program

A system of linked pages

A computer that passes information from one network to another

Companies that sell Internet access to homes and institutions.

The maximum amount of data that can be sent in a fixed amount of time

Storing data on the Internet without knowing the exact location

A sequence of directly connected computing devices connecting a sender to a receiver.

The process of finding a path from sender to receiver.

The ability of the Internet to continue functioning as it grows.

The inclusion of backup elements in a system to prevent failure.

The ability of a system to continue operating despite the occurrence of faults.

A set of rules specifying the behavior of a system.

A unique number assigned to each device on a computer network.

A small chunk of data and metadata passed through the Internet as a part of a data stream.

The process of sending information in short bursts over the Internet

A pair of protocols providing abstraction layers for Internet communication

The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.

The process of decoding encrypted data.

Encryption using the same key for both encrypting and decrypting data

Uses a pair of keys (public for encryption

Standards for cryptographically secured information transfer on the Internet.