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i. Bandwidth: bandwidth is the bits-per-second (bps) transmission capability of a
communication channel. It also refers to the amount of data that can be transmitted in a
fixed amount of time. There are three types namely Voice band, Medium band and
Broadband
ii. Browsing: The process of looking for Information or documentation the internet or
website
iii. User internet newsgroup: Electronic discussion forum on the worldwide web
respiratory within the user net system for messages posted for many users in different
locations.
iv. Tile transfer protocol: Standard network protocol that allows you to copy files on the
internet i.e. uploading and downloading
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