Describe the purpose of a network interface unit (NIU), and give an example of a device considered to be an NIU.

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A network interface unit (NIU) serves as a demarc in a private home that has an Internet connection via cable or DSL. Therefore, a DSL or cable modem is an example of an NIU.

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a. Place using namespace std; just after your #include directives. b. Place using namespace MyNamespace; just after your other #include directives. c. Place using namespace MyNamespace; just inside the block where you want to use funct1. d. Place using MyNamespace::func1; just inside the block where you want to use funct1. e. Place #include “MyNamespace” at the top of the file where you are using the name func1.

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A) Pyramid B) Relationship C) Matrix D) Hierarchy

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In our load balancing discussion, we described how processors decide when and with whom to migrate a process. However, we did not describe how processors decide which process to migrate. Suggest some factors that could help determine which process to migrate.

What will be an ideal response?

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Microsoft Office's ________ feature provides information about all of the current program's features and displays step-by-step instructions for some tasks

A) Print Preview B) Live Preview C) Feature Preview D) Help

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