can be as simple as two computers connected by a single cable or as complex as hundreds of computers connected to devices that control the flow of information

(a)  

is a collection of hosts connected by networking devices such as computers, printers, scanners, smartphones and file and print servers.

(a)  

is a unique number that is used to identify a network device and is represented as a 32-bit binary number, divided into four octets (groups of eight bits):

(a)  

a set of rules. Internet protocols govern communication within and between computers on a network.

(a)  

Many protocols consist of a (a)   - (or group) of protocols stacked in layers.

address that is "burned-in" or permanently programmed into the NIC when manufactured.

(a)  

Devices that connect entire networks to each other. They use IP addresses to forward packets to other networks.

(a)  

pair of (a)   forms a circuit that transmits data

Is the overall structure of a computer or communication system and determines the capabilities and limitations of the system.

(a)  

A type of Token Ring network that runs on fiber-optic cable. It combines the high-speed performance and the token-passing advantage.

(a)  

is a specialized operating system for a network device such as a router, switch or firewall.

(a)  

was designed with the sole purpose of supporting workstations, database, application, file and printer access sharing between multiple computers in a network.

(a)  

allows you to run two or more operating systems using only one PC. So it’s like two (or more) computers in one.

(a)  

Virtualization software, also called a

(a)