Chapter 10

5. electronic disturbance which degrades communications
7. network that uses no physical wires
9. transmits multiple signals simultaneously
10. device which transmits data to its correct destination on a network
11. an always-on physical connected between 2 communications devices
13. set of standards for digital transmission of data over standard copper phone lines
14. initiates instructions and information
15. uses fiber-optic cable providing extremely high-speed Internet access
16. a collection of computers and devices connected together
18. the amount of data, instructions, and information that can travel over transmission media
20. simple, inexpensive network that connects less than 10 computer, used for very small businesses and home users

1. radio waves that provide a high-speed signal transmission
2. network that covers a large geographic area
3. also called a switch, device which provides a central point for cables in a network
4. high-speed network that connects local area networks in a metropolitan area
6. network standard that specifies no central computer
8. time it takes a signal to travel from one location to another on a network
10. accepts the transmission of data, instructions, and information
12. connects computers/devices in a limited geographical area
17. connects devices in an individual's workspace using wired and wireless technology
19. refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network