Computer Science GCSE
Packet
What Packet means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Packet
A small block of data transmitted over a network. A larger message is broken down into multiple packets before transmission.
Topics that use Packet
- Topic 4: Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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