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Which method of long-distance communication was used by American Indians as a distress signal?
Which method of long-distance communication was used by American Indians as a distress signal?
- Pigeon Courier
- Semaphore Flags
- Smoke Signals (correct)
- Telephone
What significant advancement did the electrical telegraph introduce to long-distance communication?
What significant advancement did the electrical telegraph introduce to long-distance communication?
- Transmission of electric signals using Morse code (correct)
- Use of birds as couriers
- Flag-based messaging system
- Simultaneous transmission of voice
Which generation of digital communication marked the transition from analog to digital cellphones?
Which generation of digital communication marked the transition from analog to digital cellphones?
- 4th Generation (4G)
- 1st Generation (1G)
- 3rd Generation (3G)
- 2nd Generation (2G) (correct)
Who developed the semaphore flag messaging system?
Who developed the semaphore flag messaging system?
Which of the following methods is NOT a form of long-distance communication mentioned?
Which of the following methods is NOT a form of long-distance communication mentioned?
What does information theory primarily focus on?
What does information theory primarily focus on?
How are words typically converted into binary format?
How are words typically converted into binary format?
What is the primary purpose of data communication?
What is the primary purpose of data communication?
In the context of Claude Shannon's work, what does communication theory focus on?
In the context of Claude Shannon's work, what does communication theory focus on?
Which of the following accurately describes data communication?
Which of the following accurately describes data communication?
What is the function of a source encoder in a data communication model?
What is the function of a source encoder in a data communication model?
Which of the following correctly describes a channel in a data communication network?
Which of the following correctly describes a channel in a data communication network?
In a Point-to-Multipoint topology, what does the connection structure look like?
In a Point-to-Multipoint topology, what does the connection structure look like?
What is the role of a receiver in the data communication process?
What is the role of a receiver in the data communication process?
Which of the following describes a Tree topology in data communications?
Which of the following describes a Tree topology in data communications?
What is the typical range of devices interconnected by personal area networks (PANs)?
What is the typical range of devices interconnected by personal area networks (PANs)?
Which network type interconnects LANs within a campus or metropolitan area?
Which network type interconnects LANs within a campus or metropolitan area?
What is an example of a wide area network (WAN)?
What is an example of a wide area network (WAN)?
Local area networks (LANs) typically cover which types of geographical areas?
Local area networks (LANs) typically cover which types of geographical areas?
Which technology is commonly associated with metropolitan area networks (MANs)?
Which technology is commonly associated with metropolitan area networks (MANs)?
What is the primary characteristic of a star topology?
What is the primary characteristic of a star topology?
Which statement best describes a multidrop topology?
Which statement best describes a multidrop topology?
What is a defining feature of a bus topology?
What is a defining feature of a bus topology?
In which topology are nodes connected serially to form a loop?
In which topology are nodes connected serially to form a loop?
What is the function of a line terminator in communication topology?
What is the function of a line terminator in communication topology?
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Study Notes
History of Long-Distance Communication
- Long-distance communication term originated from electrical signal transmission over wire lines.
- Smoke Signals: Ancient form used by American Indians and at the Great Wall of China for relaying distress and threat messages.
- Pigeon Courier: Utilized by ancient Persians, Romans, and Greeks, relied on trained birds to send messages.
- Semaphore Flags: Developed by Claude Chappe in 1792, using flag positions for communication.
- Pony Express: Established in 1860 to deliver messages through relays of mounted riders.
- Electrical Telegraph: Revolutionized communication by sending Morse code via electric signals between stations.
- Wireless Telegraphy (Radio): Enabled transmission of electric currents as radio waves.
- Telephone: Invented for simultaneous human voice transmission.
Notable Advancements in Digital Communication
- 1st Generation (1G): Used analog wireless technology for communication.
- 2nd Generation (2G): Transitioned from analog to digital; introduced Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Global System for Mobile communications (GSM). Utilized binary translation for data encoding.
Information Theory
- Founded by Claude Shannon, it examines conditions affecting information transmission and processing.
- Distinguishes itself from communication theory by focusing on fundamental limitations rather than operational details of devices.
Data Communication Model
- Involves the transfer of data between nodes in a network.
- Source: Generates information (e.g., computers, smartphones).
- Source Encoder: Converts data into a message signal (e.g., modem).
- Transmitter: Converts message signals for the communication channel (e.g., amplifiers, antennas).
- Channel: The pathway connecting transmitter to receiver which can be physical (wires) or wireless (radio frequency).
- Receiver: Recovers message signals through inverse functions (e.g., filters, antennas).
- Source Decoder: Converts electrical signals back to a format usable by the receiver (e.g., modem).
- Sink: The end user of the information generated (e.g., computers, smartphones).
Data Communications Network Topology
- Point-to-Point (P2P): Direct connection between two nodes.
- Point-to-Multipoint: One node linked to multiple nodes in P2P configurations.
- Star Topology: Each node connects to a central hub.
- Tree Topology: Multiple branches connecting nodes without closed loops.
- Multidrop Topology: All nodes interconnected with one master node.
- Mesh Topology: Nodes connected arbitrarily; users connect to a subset.
- Bus Topology: Multidrop like without master-slave hierarchy, nodes peer to peer.
- Ring Topology: Each node connected in a loop, with the last connecting back to the first.
Data Communications Geographical Coverage
- Personal Area Networks (PANs): Connects devices within about 10 meters, examples include smartphones and tablets.
- Local Area Networks (LANs): Covers small areas, typically within buildings or campuses (e.g., Ethernet).
- Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs): Interconnects multiple LANs across broader urban areas.
- Wide Area Networks (WANs): Span large geographical areas, national to global, including the Internet and public switched telephone networks.
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