18 Questions
What is the primary use of coaxial cable in transmission?
Radio frequencies
What is the main difference between UTP and STP cables?
The additional metal shield around each pair
What is the maximum segment length for both UTP and STP cables?
100 meters
How many nodes can each segment of UTP and STP cables accommodate?
1024 nodes
What is the name of the connector used by both UTP and STP cables?
RJ-45
What are the data transmission speeds supported by both UTP and STP cables?
10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 10Gbps
What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
To connect devices to share data over a network
What type of Network Interface Card is used to design a Wi-Fi connection?
Wireless Networks NIC
What is the purpose of a repeater in a network?
To amplify signals for longer distance transmission
What is the wavelength of light used by the cable described in the passage?
850 or 1300 nanometers
What is another name for a Network Interface Card?
Network Interface Controller
What is the name of the inventor who developed the Ethernet NIC?
Robert Metcalf
What is the primary function of a Cloud Storage Gateway?
To translate storage requests with different cloud storage service API calls
What is the main purpose of an IoT Gateway?
To assimilate sensor data from IoT devices and translate between sensor protocols
What type of gateway connects devices on the Internet to satellites and spacecraft orbiting the earth?
Internet-To-Orbit Gateway (I2O)
What is the function of a VoIP Trunk Gateway?
To facilitate data transmission between POTS devices and VoIP network
What is a common characteristic of gateways mentioned in the text?
They facilitate data transmission between different networks
What is NOT a type of gateway mentioned in the text?
Network Gateway
Learn about the Network Interface Card (NIC) and its role in connecting devices to a network. Understand its functionality and importance in data transmission.
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