Data Communication & Computer Networks Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• hyperlink : a clickable link that connects one webpage to another, or to a different location within the same page.
• bandwidth : the capacity of a network or communication channel to transmit data, usually measured in bits per second (bps).
• html : a standard language used to create and structure web pages and applications.
• virus : malicious software that can replicate itself and spread to other computers, often causing damage or disruption.
• router : a networking device that forwards data packets between different networks and directs them to their destinations.
• internet : a global network of computers connected via telecommunications links that allows data to be shared and accessed.
• lan : a network of computers and devices connected within a limited area, such as a home or office.
• browser : a software application used to access and view websites on the internet.
• latency : the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer, often impacting network performance.
• http : the protocol used to transfer data over the web, primarily for loading web pages.
• wireless : communication that occurs without the use of physical cables, typically through radio waves or infrared signals.
• firewall : a security system designed to protect computers or networks from unauthorized access or malicious traffic.
• extranet : a private network that allows secure access to a company's internal systems from external locations, such as by business partners.
• protocol : a set of rules or standards that define how data is transmitted and received across a network.
• cybersecurity : the practice of protecting networks, and data from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, or damage.
• duplex : a data transmission mode that allows data to be sent and received simultaneously between two devices.
• intranet : a private network that operates within an organization and is used to share information and resources securely.
• encryption : the process of converting information into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access during transmission.
• tcp ip : a suite of communication protocols used to interconnect devices on the internet and other networks.
• upload : the process of transferring a file from your local computer to another device or server on the internet.