Telecommunications and Network Technology
Telecommunications and Network Technology
10 Futur work terms
Telecommunications and network technology is something that if it didn't exist, we wouldn't be able to basically do anything with our phones or any other devices.It's a field of study that focuses on how information is transmitted over long distances using electrical signals, optical signals and digital systems.This program prepares students to install, configure and maintain communication network that allow people from all the corners of the world to talk and exchange data securely and with a calm mind.The purpose of this glossary is to explain important technical terms used in telecommunications and networking so that readers with no technical background can understand the key concepts of this field.
- bandwidth
- noun
- Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data a network can send at one time.
- Example: Streaming videos requires a high bandwidth.
- fr: bande passante
- fiber optic
- noun
- Fiber optic is a type of cable that sends data using light.
- Example: The internet company installed fiber optic cables in our street.
- fr: fibre optique
- latency
- noun
- Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from one device to another.
- Example: High latency makes online games slow.And you will probably lose.
- fr: latence
- Network
- noun
- A network is a group of connected devices that can communicate with each other.
- Example: The office has a network that connects all the computers.
- fr: réseau
- Protocol
- noun
- A protocol is a set of rules that devices use to send data.
- Example: The computers use the TCP/IP protocol to talk to each other.
- fr: Protocole
- router
- noun
- A router is a device that directs data between different networks.
- Example: The router connects our home to the internet.
- fr: routeur
- server
- noun
- A server is a computer that provides data or services to other computers.
- Example: The website is hosted on a secure server.
- fr: serveur
- signal
- noun
- A signal is an electrical, optical, or digital message sent from one device to another.
- Example: My phone lost signal in the building.
- fr: signal
- Switch
- noun
- A switch is a device that connects many devices in a local network.
- Example: The switch allows all the computers in the lab to communicate.
- fr: commutateur
- telecommunication
- noun
- Telecommunication is the process of sending information over long distances.
- Example: Mobile phones use telecommunication networks to work.
- fr: télécommunication