Which of the following is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object an animal or a person?

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802.11

series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other

ATM

asynchronous transfer mode, is a service that carries voice, data, video, and media at very high speeds, phone networks, the internet, and other networks with large amounts of traffic use this, some experts predict that this will eventually become the internet standard for data transmission, replacing T3 lines

bandwidth

amount of data, instructions, and information that can travel over transmission media, the higher this is, the more data transmitted

bluetooth

a network protocol that defines how two bluetooth devices use short range radio waves to transmit data, the data transfers between devices at a rate of up to 3 Mbps

broadband

media that transmits multiple signals simultaneously

broadcast radio

a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances such as between cities, regions, and countries and short distances, such as within an office or home

cable modem

broadband modem that sends and receives digital data over the CATV network, which installs a splitter inside your house

cellular radio

a form of broadcast radio that is in wide use for mobile communications specifically wireless modems and mobile phones

client/server network

one or more computers act as a server, and te other computers on the network request services from the server

clients

other computers and mobile devices on the network that rely on the server for its resources

coaxial cable

often referred to as a coax, consists of a single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers 1) insulating material 2) a woven or braided metal 3)a plastic outer coating

communications device

any type of hardware capable of transmitting data, instructions, and information between a sending device and a receiving device

communications satellite

a space station that receives microwave signals from an earth-based station, amplifies (strengthens) the signals, and broadcasts the signals back over a wide area to any number of earth-based stations

communications software

consists of programs and apps that 1) help users establish a connection to another computer, mobile device, or network; 2) manage the transmission of data, instructions, and information; 3) provide an interface for users to communicate with one another

dedicated line

a type of always-on physical connection that is established between two communications devices, businesses often use these to connect geographically distant offices

DSL

digital subscriber line, transmits on existing standard copper phone wiring, some installations include a dial tone, providing users with both voice and data communications

DSL modem

broadband modem that sends digital data and information from a computer to a DSL line and receives digital data and information from the DSL line

ethernet

network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data can be transmitted, based on a bus topology

fiber optic cable

consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signals

FTTP (fiber to the premises)

uses fiber optic cable to provide extremely high speed internet access to a users physical permanent location

home network

many home users connect multiple computers and devices together in this

IrDA

some devices, such as television remote controls, use this standard to transmit data wirelessly to each other via infrared light waves

latency

the time it takes a signal to travel from one location to another on a network, negative effects include distance and type of transmission media

local area network (LAN)

network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school, office building

microwaves

are radio waves that provide a high speed signal transmission

network

collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media, can be internal to an organization or span the world by connecting to the internet

network topology

refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network, three are star, bus and ring.

NFC

near field communications, a protocol based on RFID, that defines how a network uses close range radio signals to communicate between two devices or objects equipped with NFC technology, examples of these devices include smartphones, digital cameras, televisions, and terminals

noise

an electrical disturbance that can degrade communications

personal area network (PAN)

network that connects computers and devices in an individuals workspace using wired and wireless technology, smartphones, digital cameras, printers...

receiving device

accepts the transmission of data, instructions, or information

RFID

radio frequency identification, a protocol that defines how a network uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person.

sending device

initiates an instruction to transmit data, instructions, or information

server

host computer, controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information

T carrier line

any of several types of long distance digital phone lines that carry multiple signals over a single communication line, whereas a standard phone line carries only one signal

TCP/IP

transmission control protocol/internet protocol, a network protocol that defines how messages are routed from one end of a network to the other, ensure the data arrives correctly

token ring

standard that specifies that computers and devices on the network share or pass a special signal, called a token, in a unidirectional manner and in a present order

transmission media

consists of materials or substances capable of carrying one or more communications signals

twisted pair cable

consists of one or more twisted pair wires bundled together

UWB (ultra wide band)

network standard that specifies how two of these devices use short range radio waves to communicate at high speeds with each other

wide area network (WAN)

network that covers a large geographic area (city, country, or the world) using a variety of wired and wireless transmission media, internet is the worlds largest WAN

wifi

wireless fidelity, computers and devices that have the appropriate wireless capability can communicate via radio waves with other computers or devices using this, which identifies any network based on the 802.11 standards

wimax

worldwide interoperability for microwave access, also known as 802.16, is a network standard developed by IEEE that specifies how wireless devices communicate over the air in a wide area

wireless LAN (WLAN)

a lan that uses no physical wires

ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line)

type of DSL that supports faster transfer rates when receiving data htan when sending data

body area network (BAN)

uses low powered sensors to collect data, medical things and firefighters temp

broadband modem

also called a digital modem, is a communications device that sends and receives data and information to and from a digital line, three types are DSL, cable, and ISDN, typically include built in wifi

broadband router

a device that performs the functions of a router and also a broadband modem

broadband wireless router

a device that performs the functions of a router, a wireless access point, and a cable or DSL modem

bus network

consists of a single central cable, to which all computers and other devices connect, the bus is the physical cable that connects the computers and other devices

cable internet service

the cable television network (CATV) provides high speed internet connections called...

coax

also called coaxial cable, consists of a single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers

communications channel

or transmission media, on which the data, instructions, or information travel

dial up modem

communications device that converts digital signals to analog signals and analog signals to digital signals, so that data can travel along an analog phone line

digital modem

also called a broadband modem, is a communications device that sends and receives data and information to and from a digital line, three types are DSL, cable, and ISDN, typically include built in wifi

digital subscriber line

transmits an existing standard copper phone wiring, some installations include a dial tone, providing users with both voice and data communications

downlink

transmission from a satellite to an earth-based station

downstream rate

receiving data

EDI (electronic data interchange)

most businesses use this, defines how business documents transmit across transmission media, use this to send bids and proposals, place and track orders, and send invoices

electronic funds transfer (EFT)

allows users connected to a network to exchange money from one account to another via transmission media, both businesses and consumers use this, examples are wire transfers, use of credit cards and debit cards

extranet

allows customers or suppliers to access part of its intranet, package shipping companies allow customers to access their intranet via an extranet to print air bills, schedule pickups, and track shipped packages

file sharing network

describes an internet network on which users access each other's hard drives and exchange files directly over the internet via a files sharing program

fixed wireless

microwave transmission, involves sending signals from one microwave station to another

fractional T1

home and small business users have this in which they share a connection to the T1 line with other users, slower than a dedicated T1 line

FTTB (fiber to the building)

refers to small businesses that use fiber-optic cables to access the internet

FTTH (fiber to the home)

provides home users with internet access via fiber optic cable

Gbps

gigabits per second, one billion bits per second

GPRS

general packet radio service,

GSM

global system for mobile communications

hardware firewall

to prevent unauthorized users from accessing files and computers, many routers are protected by a built-in firewall called this

host computer

controls access to the hardware, also called a server

hub

or switch, is a device that provides a central pint for cables in a network

intranet

is an internal network that uses internet technologies, generally make company information accessible to employees and facilitate collaboration within an organization

ISDN

not as widely used today as in the past, is a set of standards for digital transmission of data over standard copper phone lines, with this, the same phone line that could carry only one computer signal now can carry three or more signals at once through the same line

ISDN modem

broadband modem that sends digital data and information from a computer to an ISDN line and receives digital data and information from an ISDN line

line of sight transmission

infrared requires this, sending device and the receiving device must be in line with each other so that nothing obstructs the path of the infrared light wave.

LTE

long term evolution

Mbps

megabits per second, is one million bits per second,

metropolitan area network (MAN)

high speed network that connects local area networks in a metropolitan area, such as a city or town, and handles the bulk of communications activity across that region

microwave station

an earth based reflective dish that contains the antenna, transceivers, and other equipment necessary for microwave communications

mobile broadband wireless router

a device that performs the functions of a router, a wireless access point, and a wireless modem, consumers use this to create a mobile hot spot

mobile hot spot

wireless modem that tethers to a personal computer

multiplexing

same phone line that could carry only one computer signal now can carry three or more signals at once through the same line, using this technique

near field communications

NFC, a protocol based on RFID that defines how a network uses close range radio signals to communicate between two devices or objects equipped with NFC technology

network architecture

configuration of computers, devices, and media in a network, categorized as wither client server or peer to peer

network card

sometimes called a network interface card (NIC), a communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have built in networking capability to access a network

network interface card (NIC)

sometimes called a network card, a communications device that enables a computer or device that does not have built in networking capability to access a network

network license

legal agreement that allows multiple user to access the software o na server simultaneously

network standard

defines guidelines that specify the way computers access the medium to which they are connected, the types of mediums used, the speeds used on different types of networks, and the types of physical cable used

node

each computer or device on the network often share resources such as printers, large hard drives, and programs

optical fiber

each strand on a fiber optic cable that is as thin as human hair

packet sniffer

software that monitors and logs packet traffic for later analysis

packet switching

technique of breaking a message into individual packets, sending the packets along the best route available, and then reassembling the data

packets

TCP/IP describes rules for dividing messages into small pieces, called this, providing addresses for each packet, checking for and detecting errors, sequencing these, and regulating the flow of messages along the network

peer

each computer in a peer to peer network

peer to peer network

simple, inexpensive network that typically connects fewer than 10 computers, each computer called a peer, has equal responsibilities and capabilities, sharing hardware, data, or information with other computers on the network

protocol

standard that outlines characteristics of how two devices communicate on a network

radio frequency identification

RFID, is a protocol that defines how a network uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person

ring network

cable forms a loop with all the computers and devices arranged along the ring

router

a communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network, can be used on a network of any size

star network

all of the computers and devices on the network connect to a central device, forming a star

switch

or hub, is a device that provides a central pint for cables in a network

T1 line

most popular t carrier line is this, businesses often use these lines to connect to the internet

T3 line

equal in speed to 28 T1 lines, quite expensive, includes large companies, phone corporations, and ISPs connecting to the internet backbone

tpbs

terabits per second is one trillion bits per second

token

a special series of bits that functions like a ticket

twisted pair wire

consists of two separate insulated copper wires that are twisted together to reduce noise

UMB

ultra mobile broadband

UMTS

universal mobile telecommunications system

uplink

transmission from an earth-based station to a satellite

upstream rate

sending data

value added network (VAN)

provider that is a third party business that provides networking services such as EDI services, secure data and information transfer, storage, or email

wireless access point

central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network using wireless technologies such as wifi

wireless Ethernet

sometimes wifi is referred to as this, because it uses techniques similar to these standards to specify how physically to configure a wireless nework

wireless modem

uses a mobile phone provider's network too connect to the internet wirelessly from a computer or mobile device

wireless router

a device that performs the functions of a router and also a wireless access point

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