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The DATA BUS is the path along which data moves between components.
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The ADDRESS BUS is the path which carries the address of where the data is to be sent.
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The CONTROL BUS controls the data bus and the address bus.
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A BIT is the largest unit of storage and is usually 1 or a 2.
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The BYTE is a group of 12 bits, representing a single character.
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The WORD is the total number of bits that can be handled as a single unit by the cpu.
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PARALLEL PROCESSING is the use of a single processor.
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A PROTOCOL is a standard set of rules used to ensure the proper transfer of data between devices.
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The HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is used fir transferring email messages between computer systems and provides notification regarding incoming mail.
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FTP (File transfer protocol) is the most suitable protocol for copying a file from one location to another via the internet.
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VOIP (Voice over internet protocol) enables the transmission of data across a wireless network.
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SERIAL DATA TRANSMISSION is where bits are sent via an interface one bit at a time over the same data line.
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In PARALLEL DATA TRANSMISSION, a number of bits are sent simultaneously along separate data lines.
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SIMPLEX TRANSMISSION is where transmission can and only takes place in one direction.
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HALF DUPLEX is where data can be sent in both directions at the same time.