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  1. 3. a physical, wired cable used to connect devices—such as computers, routers, and gaming consoles—to a local area network (LAN) for internet access
  2. 4. (in a network) a desktop computer or workstation that is capable of obtaining information and applications from a server.
  3. 5. is a company, such as AT&T or Verizon, that provides customers access to the internet via cable, fiber-optic, DSL, or satellite, acting as the essential gateway between a user's modem and the World Wide Web.
  4. 9. A workstation is a high-performance computer designed for technical or professional tasks requiring superior processing power
  5. 11. a hardware device that connects multiple devices (computers, printers, servers) within a Local Area Network (LAN)
  6. 13. the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over an internet connection within a given time, typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps)
  7. 15. a powerful, specialized computer or software system that manages, stores, and delivers data, applications, and services to other computers (clients) over a network
  8. 16. is the internet's "phonebook," translating human-friendly domain names into machine-readable IP addresses
  9. 18. a standardized set of rules and conventions that govern how data is formatted, transmitted, received, and interpreted between devices, systems, or parties in a network
  10. 19. a global, decentralized "network of networks" that connects millions of private, public, academic, and government computers. It functions as a vast,,,physical infrastructure—using cables, satellites, and routers—to allow rapid, worldwide communication
  11. 20. occurs when an employer no longer requires an employee's job to be done by anyone, often due to restructuring, new technology, or a business slowdown
  12. 22. the interface that connects your local network (home or office) to the internet or a larger, geographically dispersed network
  13. 23. Latency is the time delay between sending a request and receiving a response, typically measured in milliseconds (ms)
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  1. 1. a, usually, private network that connects computers, servers, printers, and other devices within a small, confined geographic area like a home, office, or single building
  2. 2. Encryption is a way to conceal information by altering it so that it appears to be random data. Encryption is essential for security on the Internet.
  3. 6. a networking device that acts as a traffic controller, connecting multiple networks (like your home devices to the internet) and directing data packets along the most efficient path to their destinations, allowing various devices to share one internet connection and form a local network (LAN)
  4. 7. a networking hardware device that allows Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops and smartphones, to connect to a wired network, typically using an Ethernet cable
  5. 8. a high-speed networking cable containing thin, flexible strands of ultra-pure glass or plastic that transmit data as pulses of light.
  6. 10. address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication
  7. 12. a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.
  8. 14. a networking hardware device that allows Wi-Fi enabled devices (laptops, phones, IoT devices) to connect to a wired network
  9. 17. a device that connects your home network to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), acting as a bridge to enable internet access
  10. 21. a small, formatted unit of data designed to travel efficiently across network connections, such as the internet. It breaks down larger information into smaller, manageable chunks, containing a portion of the actual data