Chapter 4: Network

2. – A network that spans a large geographic area, often countrywide or worldwide.
6. – Network that connects devices wirelessly within a local area.
7. – String of characters used for authenticating access to a system.
9. – Personal network connecting devices like phones, tablets, or laptops.
12. – Protocol that controls access to the network medium.
14. – Network devices that send data to all connected devices.
15. – Devices that route data between networks, directing packets to destinations.
18. – Newer IP version that uses 128-bit addresses.
19. – Online meeting technology using web browsers for audio, video, and sharing.
20. – Cloud model offering shared resources to the public via the internet.
21. – Set of rules for routing and addressing data packets.
23. – Wireless personal network for short-range communication.

1. – Event of losing or corrupting stored information.
3. – Network devices that forward data only to intended computers.
4. – Cloud model that combines private and public cloud services.
5. – Units of data formatted for transmission across networks.
8. – Communication system that allows real-time video and audio interaction.
10. – Hardware component that allows a device to connect to a network.
11. – Security method using unique physical traits for identification.
13. – Card with an embedded chip for data storage and authentication.
16. – Fourth version of the Internet Protocol, using 32-bit addresses.
17. – Device that connects two local networks, making them function as one.
22. – Network connecting devices within a limited area, like a home or office.