Computer Networks
- Explain the term Computer Networks
Collection of computers connected together in order to exchange information and to share resources
- Explain Data Communication
The transmission of digital data/signal between two or more computers within a given network
- What is the fundamental purpose behind data communication?
To exchange information/resources between two or more agents
- List out the types of data communication
- Local data communication
- Remote data communication
- Explain the terms data and information
Data refers to facts, concepts and instructions presented in whatever form that is agreed by the parties creating and using the Data
- What are the fundamental characteristics on which the effectiveness of data communication depends on?
- Delivery
- Accuracy
- Timeliness
- Give the components of data communication
- Message
- Sender/Transmitter
- Receiver
- Transmission medium
- Protocol