Computer Science GCSE
bits per second
What bits per second means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of bits per second
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The rate at which bits pass a point each second, used to measure network speed.
Topics that use bits per second
- Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Addressing at different layers
- Bandwidth
- Bus topology
- Central management and access
- Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
- HTTPS
- IMAP
- LAN
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