32 Questions
Which of the following provides a fast alternative to traditional mail?
What type of cable consists of pairs of copper wire that are twisted together?
Twisted-pair cable
Which communication system supports live electronic communication, similar to WhatsApp?
Instant messaging
What is the actual connecting or transmission medium that carries the message in a communication channel?
Communication channel
Which type of cable is a high-frequency transmission cable that replaces the multiple wires of telephone lines with a single solid copper core?
Coaxial cable
What provides a very low-cost alternative to long-distance telephone calls?
Internet telephone
What type of communication uses radio signals to communicate between wireless devices?
Microwave
What is the term for sending data to a satellite?
Uplink
Which type of modem uses standard phone lines to create high-speed connections?
Digital subscriber line (DSL) modem
What is the measurement of the width or capacity of the communication channel?
Bandwidth
Which protocol is the standard protocol for the internet and involves breaking information into small parts for transmission across the internet?
TCP / IP
What is the name of the process of converting from digital to analog?
Modulation
Which type of communication uses waves to communicate over short distances?
Infrared
Which type of communication provides wireless connection to the internet using 3G and 4G cellular networks?
WWAN Modem
What is the term for receiving data from a satellite?
Downlink
What is the name for the unique numeric address that every computer on the internet has?
Ip address
What is the term for the process of sharing data, programs, and information between two or more computers?
Which type of cable consists of a single solid copper core and is used for high-frequency transmission?
Coaxial cable
What provides a low-cost alternative to long-distance telephone calls through electronic means?
Internet telephone
Which protocol involves breaking information into small parts for transmission across the internet and is considered the standard protocol for the internet?
TCP/IP
What is the term for electronic systems that transmit data from one location to another?
Communication systems
What is the actual connecting or transmission medium that carries the message in a communication channel called?
Communication channels
What is the term for a small plug-in USB or express card used to provide wireless connection to the internet?
Wireless modem
Which type of communication uses high-frequency radio waves?
Microwave communication
What is the name of the process of converting from digital to analog?
Modulation
Which type of cable is used as a high-frequency transmission cable and replaces the multiple wires of telephone lines with a single solid copper core?
Coaxial cable
What is the term for receiving data from a satellite?
Downlink
Which type of modem uses standard phone lines to create high-speed connections?
Digital subscriber line (DSL) modem
What is the measurement of the width or capacity of the communication channel?
Bandwidth
What is the name for the unique numeric address that every computer on the internet has?
IP address
Which protocol is the standard protocol for the internet and involves breaking information into small parts for transmission across the internet?
TCP/IP
What type of communication provides wireless connection to the internet using 3G and 4G cellular networks?
Cellular communication
Study Notes
Communication Systems
- Email provides a fast alternative to traditional mail.
Cables
- Twisted pair cable consists of pairs of copper wire twisted together.
- Coaxial cable is a high-frequency transmission cable that replaces multiple wires of telephone lines with a single solid copper core.
Communication Types
- Live electronic communication, similar to WhatsApp, is supported by Instant Messaging.
- Radio Frequency (RF) communication uses radio signals to communicate between wireless devices.
- Microwave communication uses high-frequency radio waves.
- Wireless communication provides wireless connection to the internet using 3G and 4G cellular networks.
Modems and Internet
- Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem uses standard phone lines to create high-speed connections.
- Internet Protocol (IP) is the standard protocol for the internet and involves breaking information into small parts for transmission across the internet.
- Bandwidth is the measurement of the width or capacity of the communication channel.
- An IP address is the unique numeric address that every computer on the internet has.
Satellite Communication
- Uplinking is the term for sending data to a satellite.
- Downlinking is the term for receiving data from a satellite.
Analog and Digital
- Modulation is the process of converting from digital to analog.
Networking
- Networking is the term for the process of sharing data, programs, and information between two or more computers.
Miscellaneous
- Wi-Fi adapter is a small plug-in USB or express card used to provide wireless connection to the internet.
- Telecommunication is the term for electronic systems that transmit data from one location to another.
- Transmission medium is the actual connecting or transmission medium that carries the message in a communication channel.
Test your knowledge of computer communications, including email, instant messaging, internet telephone, and electronic commerce. Explore the process of sharing data, programs, and information between computers, as well as different means of electronic communication.
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