What is a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer data instructions and information over a transmission medium?

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Communications and Networks

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From Discovering Computers 2012 Shelly/Vermaat Chapter 9

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a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer data,instructions/information

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initiates an instruction to transmit data,instructions or info

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transmission media on which the data,instructions or info travel

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accepts the transmission of data, instructions or info

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or SMS allows users to send/receive short text messages w/300 or less characters via phone or mobile device

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allows users to send pictures/sound files via phone or mobile device

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allow users to send short video clips w/avg of 30s via phone or mobile device

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multimedia message service

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multimedia message service

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smart phone or mobile device that has picture/video messaging

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wireless instant messaging (IM)

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allows users to send real-time messages to one or more users via mobile device or online

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a coffeehouse, restaurant, or other location that provides personal computers with Internet access to its customers

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global positioning system (GPS)

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a navigation system that consists of one or more earth-based receivers that accept and analyze signals sent by satellites in order to determine the GPS receiver’s geographic location

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software that helps groups work together and share info over a network

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personal information manager and is a feature of most groupware

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the concept of using hardware/software w/in groups to communicate,manage projects,shcedule meetings/make decisions

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functions like answering machine and allows users to leave voice messages for 1 or more people

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what is the main difference between voice mail and an answering machine

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voice mail converts an analog voice message into digital form rather than just recording the sound

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a storage location on a hard disk in the voice mail system

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users can view message details like the length of calls/sometimes can read the message instead of listen to it

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work online, with other users connected to a server

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tools that enable users to share documents via online meetings and communicate with other connected users

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a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media

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a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area

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wireless local area network (WLAN)

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a LAN that uses no physical wires

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metropolitan area network (MAN)

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connects LANs in a metropolitan area

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a network that covers a large geographical area

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allows users to share documents w/others in real time

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an online meeting that takes place on the Web

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document management system

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provides storage/management of a company's documents and can track document changes and store doc properties

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standardized software that enables programmers to create apps that communicate w/remote computers via internet or an internal business network

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a Web app that combines services from 2 or more sources creating a new app

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electronic data interchange

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electronic data interchange

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the standard that defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means and operations w/min paper

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legal agreement allowing multiple users to access software on a server simultaneously

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legal agreement permitting users to install software on multiple computers usually at a volume discount

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electronic funds transfer

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electronic funds transfer

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allows network connected users to transfer money from one bank account to another via transmission media

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3rd-party business providing networking services like secure data/info transfer for a fee (monthly or per use)

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the design of computers,devices/media in a network

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the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network

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an internal network that uses internet technologies

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allows customers or suppliers to access part of its intranet

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network standard theat specifies no central computer controls when data can be transmitted

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standard that specifies network computers share/pass a special signal in a unidirectional manner/in a preset order

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a special series of bits that function like a ticket and only one exists per network ensuring that only one computer transmits data at a time

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what does TCP/IP stand for

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transmission control protocol and internet protocol

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network standard/protocol that defines how data is routed from one end of the network to the other ensuring it arrives correctly

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messages divided into smaller pieces by TCP/IP

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use short-range radio waves to communicate at high speeds

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radio frequency identification (RFID)

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uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, animal, or person

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The amount of data that can travel over a communications channel

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the time it takes a signal to travel from one location to another on a network

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carries one or more signals

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transmit multiple signals simultaneously

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a form of broadcast radio that is used widely for mobile communications

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radio waves that provide a high-speed signal transmission

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a space station that receives microwave signals from an earth-based station, amplifies it, and broadcasts the signal over a wide area

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