Networks

4. a high-performance computer specifically designed for technical, scientific, or intensive professional tasks,
8. point a networking hardware device that acts as a bridge between wired local area networks
9. a form of data security in which information is converted to ciphertext.
11. cable a physical, wired cable used to connect devices like computers, routers, and switches
13. a global, decentralized network of interconnected computers and networks that communicate using standardized protocols
14. the unique identifying number assigned to every device connected to the internet
15. provides a concise overview of a central, high-degree connection point, typically used to link multiple devices or consolidate related information

1. a wireless networking technology
2. a networking device that acts as a bridge between a local network
3. a fundamental unit of data transmitted over a network
5. a company that provides individuals and businesses access to the internet and related services, such as email, website hosting, and browser packages.
6. a computer network covering a small, distinct geographic area, such as a home, office, or single building
7. the time delay between a user action (input) and the resulting response from a system, typically measured in milliseconds.
10. a networking device that connects multiple networks
12. the maximum amount of data that can be transferred over an internet connection in a specific time, measured in bits per second