Computer Science GCSE
Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
What Encapsulation and de-encapsulation means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Each layer adds its own header as data moves down the stack, and de-encapsulation removes headers as data moves up the receiver's stack.
Topics that use Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
- Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Addressing at different layers
- Bandwidth
- Bus topology
- Central management and access
- HTTPS
- IMAP
- LAN
- Layered communication
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