Across
- 4. Data represented by distinct 0s and 1s, used in computers and most modern networks.
- 7. Factors that weaken or disrupt wireless signals, such as obstacles, other radio signals, or environmental conditions, leading to reduced performance.
- 8. The process of changing a carrier wave to embed information for transmission.
- 10. The way radio waves or other electromagnetic signals travel through the air, including phenomena like reflection, diffraction, and absorption.
- 12. Communication allows for data to flow in both directions, either one way at a time (half) or simultaneously (full).
- 13. A dedicated communication link between two specific devices, ensuring private and direct data transfer.
- 14. Combining multiple data streams onto a single communication channel to increase efficiency.
Down
- 1. A type of cable with a central conductor surrounded by insulation and a braided shield, offering good noise immunity but limited bandwidth compared to newer technologies.
- 2. A technology that uses thin strands of glass or plastic to transmit data as pulses of light, offering high bandwidth and immunity to electromagnetic interference.
- 3. Sending a single message to all devices on a network segment, allowing for efficient communication with multiple receivers.
- 5. Maximizing the use of available network resources by allowing more data to travel simultaneously.
- 6. The real-world measure of how much data successfully passes through a network connection in a given time, often lower than the theoretical maximum.
- 9. A smooth, flowing wave that can represent varying values like sound or temperature.
- 11. Data moves in only one direction, like a radio broadcast where the receiver cannot send back.