Unit 2 Vocab

2. starts with a sender and ends with a receiver
5. large amount of data sent over a network
11. a group of interconnected computing devices capable of sending and receiving data
12. a machine that runs a program
13. data that is added to packets to help direct them throught the network
14. the inclusion of extra components so a system is able to work, even if it fails
15. sends data across the internet and assigns IP Addresses to a device

1. a group of computing devices and programs that work together for a common purpose
3. the continuation of a function, even after failures
4. the max amount of data that is sent in a set amount of time
6. a protocol for sending packets that does error-checking to ensure all packets are received and properly ordered
7. unique number assigned to a device
8. forwards data across the network
9. specific rules that represent the behavior of a system
10. information passed through the internet in packets