Computing Homework

1. a massive computer network that links
multiple smaller networks worldwide
together.
Internet

2. Domain Names and IP Addresses
 IP address are a certain number sequence or
code that is unique to a certain network or device.
 To make these address easier to remember, we
use web address or Domain names such as
www.google.com and www.youtube.com instead.
 These domain names when searched send the IP
address into a server which then displays the
belonging to that IP address.

3. Packets and Packet switching
 Packet switching is changing piece of code and
files into chunks and packets so it is easier and
quicker when travelling around a network.
 Packets are pieces of data that when connected
together create a file or document. They are
made by splitting the file so it can get across a
network easier.

4. Routers
 A router is similar to an airport terminal and
packets being aeroplane.
 It transfers and receives packets from the
network and then allows them to be reformed into
actual files and data.
 It also has to find and pick the best routes for the
packets and chunks so they get there quickly.

5. Sources
 Dictionary.net
 Technet.microsoft.com
 Wikipedia
 BBC Bitesize
 Google.com
 howstuffworks