Match each term with the correct statement below
-attaches network nodes to the communication media.
A)Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
B)packet
C)cable plant
D)metropolitan area network (MAN)
E)Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
F)communications media
G)peer-to-peer network
H)network interface card (NIC)
I)star-bus hybrid technology

Question

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A network interface card (NIC) attaches network nodes to the communication media.

Answer: B 
 A packet is a unit of data carried by a network.

Answer: C 
 A cable plant consists of the physical elements of a network, including cables, connectors, and related hardware.

Answer: D 
 A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network that covers a metropolitan area and connects local area networks (LANs) and/or wide area networks (WANs).

Answer: E 
 The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is a professional organization that develops and publishes standards for various industries, including networking.

Answer: F 
 Communications media refer to the physical channels that carry signals in a network, such as copper cable, fiber optics, and wireless radio signals.

Answer: G 
 A peer-to-peer network is a network where all devices are considered equal and can share resources directly without the need for a central server.

Answer: I 
 Star-bus hybrid technology is a network topology that combines the features of a star network and a bus network to balance speed, reliability, and scalability.

Match Each Term with the Correct Statement Below