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Which technology is commonly used by residences to access the Internet?
Which technology is commonly used by residences to access the Internet?
- Dial-Up
- Satellite
- Fiber optics
- DSL (correct)
Where is a DSL modem typically located in relation to the telephone line?
Where is a DSL modem typically located in relation to the telephone line?
- At the residence (correct)
- On the street
- At the ISP's headquarters
- At the central office (CO)
What does DSLAM stand for in the context of home Internet access?
What does DSLAM stand for in the context of home Internet access?
- Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (correct)
- Digital Subscriber Line Access Modem
- Data System Link Analysis Model
- Digital Signal Line Adapter Module
Why is DSL often provided by the local telephone company to residences?
Why is DSL often provided by the local telephone company to residences?
What is the purpose of a splitter in a DSL setup?
What is the purpose of a splitter in a DSL setup?
In DSL Internet access, why are downstream and upstream transmission rates different?
In DSL Internet access, why are downstream and upstream transmission rates different?
What is a characteristic feature of hybrid fiber coax (HFC) systems for cable Internet access?
What is a characteristic feature of hybrid fiber coax (HFC) systems for cable Internet access?
Why must residences located far from the CO consider alternative forms of Internet access instead of DSL?
Why must residences located far from the CO consider alternative forms of Internet access instead of DSL?
What is the purpose of a DSLAM in a DSL network infrastructure?
What is the purpose of a DSLAM in a DSL network infrastructure?
How do DSL standards contribute to internet access limitations for residences?
How do DSL standards contribute to internet access limitations for residences?
What is the main reason why residences typically obtain DSL Internet access from the same local telephone company?
What is the main reason why residences typically obtain DSL Internet access from the same local telephone company?
Why does a DSL modem translate digital data into high-frequency tones for transmission over telephone wires to the CO?
Why does a DSL modem translate digital data into high-frequency tones for transmission over telephone wires to the CO?
In the context of broadband residential access, what role does the DSLAM play in the network infrastructure?
In the context of broadband residential access, what role does the DSLAM play in the network infrastructure?
Why do Korea, Netherlands, Finland, and Sweden lead in Internet access with more than 80% of households having high-speed broadband?
Why do Korea, Netherlands, Finland, and Sweden lead in Internet access with more than 80% of households having high-speed broadband?
What distinguishes DSL from cable Internet access in terms of service provider usually being the ISP?
What distinguishes DSL from cable Internet access in terms of service provider usually being the ISP?
Why is it common for residences located far from the Central Office (CO) to resort to alternative forms of Internet access instead of DSL?
Why is it common for residences located far from the Central Office (CO) to resort to alternative forms of Internet access instead of DSL?
In a DSL setup, what factor significantly influences the maximum transmission rate a residence can achieve?
In a DSL setup, what factor significantly influences the maximum transmission rate a residence can achieve?
What feature contributes to the term 'asymmetric' when describing DSL Internet access?
What feature contributes to the term 'asymmetric' when describing DSL Internet access?
Why do hundreds or even thousands of households connect to a single DSLAM in a residential area?
Why do hundreds or even thousands of households connect to a single DSLAM in a residential area?
What distinguishes cable Internet access from DSL in terms of infrastructure utilization?
What distinguishes cable Internet access from DSL in terms of infrastructure utilization?
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