CertiGuide to Network+  9  Glossary

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PPP (Point to Point Protocol)

Encapsulates datagrams to be transmitted over serial connections. PPP specifications include the LCP (Link Control Protocol to create, configure, maintain and close the connection.

The PPP protocol configured to use Ethernet. Refer to PPP.

This layer of the OSI model is responsible for presenting data in suitable formats. Data compression and/or encryption happen here.

ISDN Bandwidth matching T1 or EI (depending on where it is installed, North America or Europe).

A volume created using unallocated space on a basic disk. Windows 2000 and other operating systems can start from a primary partition. As many as four primary partitions can be created on a basic disk, or three primary partitions and an extended partition. Primary partitions can be created only on basic disks and cannot be subpartitioned.

Refer to PCS.

A measure of compliance to a specified need. Dot matrix printers are frequently referred to as Draft (9-pin) NLQ and LQ

The page-description language (PDL) developed by Hewlett Packard for their laser and inkjet printers. Because of the widespread use of laser printers, this command language has become a standard in many printers.

Software created to run on a computer to offer functionality in controlling a printer.

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