12 Questions
What is the primary function of communications processors?
To provide processing capabilities between the computer and the communications channel
What is the unit of measurement for data rate?
Bits per second (bps)
What is the primary difference between analog and digital signals?
Analog signals are continuous, while digital signals are discrete
What is the purpose of encoding data in a communications channel?
To represent characters using ASCII, EBCDIC, or Unicode
What is the relationship between baud rate and data rate?
Baud rate is equal to data rate
What is bandwidth in the context of communications channels?
The amount of data that can be transmitted over a channel
What is the primary purpose of Satellite microwave systems?
To transmit data between earth stations
What is the main characteristic of Fiber Optic Cable?
Bundles of glass or plastic fibers, about the size of a human hair
What is the advantage of Medium Earth Orbit Satellites (MEOs) over Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEOs)?
They require fewer satellites
What is the primary application of Geostationary Orbit Satellites?
To be used by government and for weather
What is the primary characteristic of Coaxial Cable?
It is a type of copper wire insulated with rubber and plastic
What is the disadvantage of Twisted Pair Cable?
It is prone to electromagnetic interference
This quiz covers the basics of data communications and telecommunications, including the transmission of data, types of communications channels, and channel characteristics.
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