____ is a way to route communications among network nodes (computers or other devices) by allowing for continuous connections and reconfiguration around blocked paths by “hopping” from node to node until a connection can be established.

A ____ is a variable value that is applied (using an algorithm) to a set of unencrypted text to produce encrypted text or to decrypt encrypted text.

With ____, users can send, receive, and store verbal messages for and from other people around the world.

____ is the process of converting an original message into a form that can only be understood by the intended receiver.

With ____, processing devices are placed at various remote locations.

____ is the process of converting an original message into a form that can only be understood by the intended receiver.

Virtual memory works by swapping programs or parts of programs between memory and one or more disk devices – a concept called ____.

A(n) ____ is a telecommunications network that connects large geographic regions.

____ are special-purpose computers that manage communications to and from a computer system serving hundreds or even thousands of users.

The primary function of a(n) ____ is to provide instructions to the computer system so that it can perform a processing activity.