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...ter software and hardware components (Curley, 2003). Response time is the expected amount a result will be provided to the user based on each of the individual components latency while the throughput shows the actual result as the user sends a query and receives the result of the query. Throughput and bandwidth Throughput measures not only the network but also the computer software and hardware components. Bandwidth is a measurement of the theoretical capability of the network only. It does not take into account the computer software and hardware components (Curley, 2003). Breakout box and a datascope I had a difficult time finding what a Breakout Box is—finally found what it is in a newsgroup. It refers to any device that can be placed inline of a normally closed system to passively monitor or control electrical signals. Typical application is for RS-232 troubleshooting and pin configuration. Like Kleenex is to tissue, "RS-232 tester" is to breakout-box, though there are many, many other types of break-out boxes. The term "break-out" obviously comes from breaking the signals out of their cables so one can monitor/alter them (Mainar, 1996). Datascope on the other hand is an electronic device that is capable of detecting and reading the bit-patterns of data passing down a communications line and interpreting/translating these patterns into readable alphanumeric characters (RUsecure). The breakout box can alter the electrical signals while the datascope can read the electrical signals. SNMP and RMON SNMP facilitates the exchange of information between network devices while RMON is an actual network management tool that uses SNMP. Write a memorandum to a networking group that explains how appropriate service levels can be established for a network in each of the following areas: Avail...