computer studies

1. The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time
6. A powerful computer or program that provides data, services, or resources to other computers.
10. Programs, applications, and operating systems that instruct a computer's hardware on what to do.
11. The primary component of a computer that acts as its "brain," executing instructions and calculations.
12. A traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN).
16. The physical, tangible components of a computer system like boards, wires, and cases
17. A specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly process images, video, and 3D graphics.
18. A physical or virtual connection point used to link external devices or network traffic to a computer.
19. Security software or hardware that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic.

2. Access Point): A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.
3. Short-range wireless technology used for exchanging data between nearby fixed and mobile devices.
4. a collection of connected computers or devices that share data and resources.
5. A malicious program designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers, often causing data damage.
7. a device that forwards data packets between different computer networks, like your home network and the internet.
8. optics: High-speed data transmission technology that uses light signals traveling through glass or plastic threads.
9. standardized rules governing how data is transmitted and received across a network.
10. network hardware that connects multiple devices together on a single local network.
13. drive : magnetic storage devices used to store data permanently on a computer.
14. Temporary computer memory used to store active data for quick access by the CPU.•
15. A set Software: Programs, applications, and operating systems that instruct a computer's hardware on what to do.