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Computer Systems and CPU
Name input devices,
Name output devices,
What is a data bus
17  cards
Von Neumann Architecture
Who was mr von nuemann,
What is von nuemann architecture,
Draw a diagram of the von nuemann...
8  cards
The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
What is the fetch decode execute ...,
What registers are involved with ...,
What is the fetch part of the cyc...
5  cards
Memory
What is memory,
Give example of main memory,
Give examples of secondary storage
19  cards
Storage
Why do we need secondary storage,
What is a secondary storage device,
Name secondary storage devices
11  cards
Types of Networks
What is a network,
What are the two types of networks,
When do you use a lan network
9  cards
Network Performance
What does bandwidth mean,
What are the two types of etherne...,
What does a fibre optic cable do
10  cards
Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer
What are the two mains ways for a...,
How does a client server work on lan,
How does peer to peer work on lan
7  cards
Network Hardware
What is the purpose of a network ...,
What does the nic do,
What does every nic have
27  cards
DNS, IP Addresses, Web hosting and The Cloud
What does isp stand for,
What is an isp,
Give some examples of isp
22  cards
Virtual Networks
What do virtual networks do,
What are the advantages of virtua...,
How is it possible to use virtual...
3  cards
Network Topologies
What is a network topology,
Describe a star topology,
What are the advantages of a star...
10  cards
Protocols
What is a network protocol,
What is a protocol,
What does tcp ip stand for
26  cards
Packet Switching
What is circuit switching,
What does circuit switching enabl...,
What are the disadvantages of cir...
11  cards
Network Security
Define cyber security,
What is a cyber attack,
Why do you need network security
3  cards
Network Threats
What is malware short for,
Name the different types of malware,
Give examples of social attacks i...
10  cards
Malware
What is a virus,
What is a worm computing terms,
What is a trojan
10  cards
Network Security Methods
How would you set up user access ...,
What do user access rights do,
What is a network policy
15  cards
Logic And Truth Tables
What is the hardware of a cpu mad...,
What are the only two states of a...,
What binary number is represented...
10  cards

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