Across
- 4. a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication
- 5. a network hardware device that connects your home or business network to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- 10. advanced, high-speed networking cables that transmit data as light pulses through thin strands of glass or plastic, rather than electrical signals through copper
- 11. the time delay between sending a data request and receiving a response, typically measured in milliseconds (ms)
- 13. a networking device that acts as a central hub to connect your home or business network to the internet
- 15. a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols
- 16. the process of converting readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable, scrambled format (ciphertext) using algorithms and a secret key
- 17. the internet's "phonebook," translating human-friendly domain names into machine-readable IP addresses
- 18. a high-performance computer built for intensive professional tasks like 3D modeling, video editing, engineering, and scientific analysis
- 19. the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over an internet connection within a given time
- 23. a networking device that allows wireless-capable devices to connect to a wired network.
Down
- 1. a hardware device that connects multiple devices—such as computers, printers, and servers—within a Local Area Network (LAN) to enable communication, improve data efficiency, and manage traffic
- 2. a facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area
- 3. a core, connection-oriented networking protocol that ensures reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications on an IP network
- 6. a physical network cable used to connect devices—such as computers, routers, switches, and gaming consoles—to a local area network (LAN) or modem for internet access
- 7. a standardized set of rules, procedures, or conventions governing how data is transmitted between devices in a network or how actions are performed in formal, scientific, or diplomatic situations
- 8. a small unit of data used for transmitting information across computer networks
- 9. a powerful computer or software system designed to manage, store, and distribute data, applications, and resources to other computers, known as "clients," over a network
- 12. a desktop computer or workstation that is capable of obtaining information and applications from a server
- 14. a company or organization that provides individuals and businesses with access to the internet
- 20. a large-scale telecommunications network that connects smaller networks—such as Local Area Networks (LANs)—across vast distances, spanning cities, countries, or the globe
- 21. a central networking device that connects multiple computers or Ethernet devices, acting as a, node to facilitate data sharing within a Local Area Network (LAN)
- 22. a, high-speed network that connects computers, servers, and devices (like printers or phones) within a limited,,, shared geographical area, such as a home, school, or office building