Computer Science GCSE
Networks and interconnection
What Networks and interconnection means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Networks and interconnection
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Reference: OCR
The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks, not a single network, with independent LANs and WANs interconnecting through routers.
Topics that use Networks and interconnection
- Networks and topologies (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Bandwidth
- Cloud computing
- Domain name resolution
- Examples of LANs and WANs in everyday life
- Hosting and service provision
- LAN
- Mesh topology
- Ownership and management of network infrastructure
Using Networks and interconnection in the exam
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