Across
- 3. The English-like name that corresponds to the unique 32-bit numeric IP address for each computer connected to the Internet
- 5. Software for locating and managing stored Web pages
- 12. Two or more pairs of insulated copper wires twisted together
- 14. Any computer on the network that requests and uses the services provided by the server
- 17. Integrates disparate channels for voice communication, data communication, instant messaging, email, and electronic conferencing into a single experience where users can seamlessly switch back and forth between different communication modes
- 22. A 32-bit number represented by four strings of numbers ranging from 0 to 255
- 24. The process of improving the quality and volume of traffic to a Web site by employing a series of techniques that help a Web site achieve a higher ranking in search engine results
- 25. A form of distributed computing that partitions software processes between client and server computers
- 26. Advanced networking consortium of over 500 universities, businesses, government agencies, and other institutions
- 28. A computer that is specifically optimized to provide software and other resources to other computers on the network
- 31. Made of light-conducting glass or plastic core, surrounded by more glass, called cladding, and a tough outer sheath
Down
- 1. A network that span large geographical distances
- 2. Allows millions of users to send chunks of data across the Internet concurrently
- 4. A collection of Webpages linked to a homepage
- 6. Used to filter and forward data to a specified destination on the network. More efficient than hub
- 7. Identifies Web pages that appear to match keywords (queries) entered by a user, and provides a list of best matches based on one or more of a variety of techniques
- 8. Technology that delivers voice information on digital form using packet switching, avoiding the tolls charged by local and long-distance telephone networks
- 9. A network that is designed to connect personal computers and other digital devices within a half-mile
- 10. A 128-bit IP address
- 11. A set of rules and procedures governing transmission of information between two points in a network
- 13. Breaks the data into smaller packets, numbers them, ensures each packet is reliably delivered, and puts them in the proper order at the destination
- 14. Contains a solid inner copper conductor surrounded by insulation and outer braided copper or foil shield
- 15. Device used to connect network components, sending packets of data to all other connected devices. Least intelligent and expensive
- 16. Two or more connected computers
- 18. A large worldwide collection of networks that use a common protocol to communicate with each other
- 19. A network that spans a metropolitan area, usually a city and its major suburbs
- 20. Converts domain names to IP addresses
- 21. The directory path and document name within a Web address that helps the browser track down the requested page
- 23. A special communications processor used to route packets of data through different networks, ensuring that the data sent gets to the correct address. Smartest and most complicated
- 27. Provides a universally agreed-on method for breaking up digital messages into packets, routing them to the proper address, and then reassembling them into coherent messages
- 29. Provides powerful technology for tracking the movement of goods throughout the supply chain using tiny tags with embedded microchips
- 30. A secure connection between two points across the Internet to transmit corporate data
- 32. Addresses each packet with the source and destination address and routes the message to the final destination