_____ is the term used to refer to the process of two modems establishing communications with each other. A. interacting B. handshaking C. connecting D. linking E. pinging

The correct answer is B. Handshaking.

Handshaking is the process of two modems establishing communications

with each other. It is a way for the modems to agree on the parameters of the communication, such as the speed, data format, and error correction.

A. Interacting is a more general term that can refer to any two entities exchanging information.
C. Connecting is a more specific term

that refers to the establishment of a physical connection between two devices.
D. Linking is a more general term that can refer to the establishment of a logical connection between two devices.
E. Pinging is a specific term that refers to a method of testing the reachability of a host on a network.