Across
- 3. The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction.
- 5. A common method of networking computers in a local area network (LAN).
- 9. Abbreviation for the protocols ensuring priority of network traffic.
- 10. The process of converting information into a secure format.
- 12. A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data.
- 14. The name of a wireless network.
- 15. The ability of a network to grow and manage increased demand.
Down
- 1. A device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
- 2. The maximum data transfer rate of a network.
- 4. The actual amount of data successfully transferred over a network.
- 6. The arrangement of different elements in a computer network.
- 7. A secure network connection over the internet.
- 8. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
- 11. Variability in packet arrival times.
- 13. The inclusion of extra components that can take over in case of failure.