Computer Science

5. takes data packets from devices and directs them to the right place
6. this occurs when two devices on a network try to communicate simultaneously along the same communication channel.
8. he ratio of retransmitted packets to the total number of packets in a conversation
9. a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data between electronic devices, such as computers.
14. a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.
15. the maximum rate of data transfer across a given path.
16. a conductor or group of conductors for transmitting electric power or telecommunication signals from one place to another.

1. a series of numbers that identifies any device on a network.
2. is used for long-distance and high-performance data networking
3. ISP
4. the wireless technology used to connect computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices to the internet
7. Domain Name Server
10. a computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
11. the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.
12. onsists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files
13. Network p_____