Match each term with the correct statement below.
A. A computer that accesses resources on another computer via a network or direct cable connection
B. A database used to store information about the configuration, program setup, devices, drivers, and other data important to the setup of Windows operating systems
C. A grouping of network objects, such as computers, servers, and user accounts, that provides for easier management
D. A way to run more than one operating system on a single computer at the same time
E. A card in a networked device that attaches that device to the network, through a wired or wireless connection
F. The ability to increase the access to server resources and provide fail-safe services by linking two or more discrete computer systems so they appear to function as though they are one
G. Used to automatically configure the TCP/IP settings for a computer without using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server
H. A computer that has its own central processing unit (CPU) and can be used as a stand-alone or network computer
I. Used to acquire the physical addresses associated with a computer's network interface card
A. client
B. registry
C. domain
D. virtualization environment
E. NIC
F. clustering
G. APIPA
H. workstation
I. ARP
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