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Cards In This Set
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Biometric Security Measures
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Method of high-level security that examines a fingerprint, voice pattern, or the iris or retina of the eye and matches it with the original entry in the system
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Cable Modem
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Uses coaxial cable to send and receive data
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Client
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A software program such as Internet Explorer
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Client/Server Network
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Software architectural model relationship
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Communication Channels
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Can include telephone systems, fiber optics, satellites, microwaves, or any combination of these
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
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Internet connection technology that provides for the transfer of information to a computer at high-speed bandwidth over ordinary copper telephone lines
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Extranet
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Similar to an intranet, but allows specific users outside of the organization to access internal information systems
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Firewall
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Special hardware and software that protect individual companies’ networks from external networks
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Hacker
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Person who breaks into computer systems to steal services and information
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Hub
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Small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together
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Internet
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Small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together
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Intranet
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A network designed for the exclusive use of people within an organization
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Local Area Network (LAN)
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Connects personal computers, workstations, and other devices such as printers and scanners in a limited geographical area
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Modem
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Device that enables a computer to transmit voice data over telephone lines
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Node
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A device on a network; generally shares resources such as printers, software, and other hardware
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