Chapter 6:Data Communications in Delivering IS

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Across
  1. 2. Processing is spread across multiple interconnected systems working together.
  2. 5. A terminal that can process data locally as well as communicate with a central server.
  3. 6. Wireless transmission methods that use air or space as a medium (e.g., radio, microwave).
  4. 9. A fixed point of communication in a mobile network that connects mobile devices to the network.
  5. 11. A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
  6. 13. A network that uses radio waves or infrared signals instead of cables for communication.
  7. 14. A network structure where servers provide resources or services to client devices.
  8. 16. A setup where all data processing occurs at a single, central location.
  9. 19. A network configuration where multiple devices share a single communication channel.
  10. 20. A basic network device that connects multiple computers and broadcasts data to all.
  11. 22. The integration of voice, video, and data into a single network or device.
  12. 23. A network setup where all devices are connected to a central hub or switch.
  13. 24. A network where devices are interconnected, allowing for multiple paths for data.
Down
  1. 1. Data processing occurs at several locations, each handling its tasks.
  2. 3. A lightweight computer that relies on a central server for processing and storage.
  3. 4. The physical or logical arrangement of devices in a network.
  4. 5. A device that connects devices in a network and filters data to the intended destination.
  5. 7. The amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication channel in a given period.
  6. 8. The process of selecting a path for traffic in a network.
  7. 10. A business structure that uses IT and networks to operate without a centralized physical presence.
  8. 12. A device that converts digital signals to analog for transmission over telephone lines, and vice versa.
  9. 15. A type of wireless communication that requires a clear path between transmitter and receiver.
  10. 17. A communication link between exactly two endpoints or nodes.
  11. 18. The use of electronic technologies to enable collaborative work among individuals or groups.
  12. 21. A line-of-sight wireless communication method using ground-based microwave towers.