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AP CSP Glossary

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Network General

A group of two or more computer systems linked together.

Bitrate General

The amount of data (in bits) that can be sent in a fixed amount of time.

Bandwidth General

The capacity of data transfer in a system. Measured by bitrate.

Latency General

The latency of a system is the time it takes for a bit to travel from sender to receiver. Fiber optic cables have low latency.

network device General

An electronic device which is required for communication between devices.

Computing Devices General

A computing device is a physical artifact that can run a program.

Input Devices General

Input devices are computing devices that are used to take in information from a user or another device.

Output Devices General

Output devices are computing devices that are used to send computer data to the user.

Storage Devices General

Storage devices are computing devices that remember information.

Computing Systems General

A computing system is a group of computing devices and programs working together for a common purpose.

Computer Network General

A computer network is a group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending or receiving data.