Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the transmission medium?
What is the transmission medium?
- The electronic transmission of signals for communications
- The electronic collection, processing, and distribution of data
- The device used to transmit data
- The means of carrying the signal (correct)
What is the main function of a transmitter in a communication system?
What is the main function of a transmitter in a communication system?
- To carry the signal
- To originate the data
- To receive the data
- To transmit the data (correct)
Which component determines the amount of data that can be transmitted over a fixed amount of time?
Which component determines the amount of data that can be transmitted over a fixed amount of time?
- Data Source
- Receiver
- Transmission Medium (correct)
- Destination
What does telecommunications refer to?
What does telecommunications refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of a receiver in a communication system?
What is the primary function of a receiver in a communication system?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Communication Systems
- Transmission medium refers to the channel or path through which information is transmitted from the sender to the receiver.
Transmitters and Receivers
- The main function of a transmitter in a communication system is to convert the information signal into a format suitable for transmission over a transmission medium.
- The primary function of a receiver in a communication system is to convert the received signal back into its original form, which can be understood by the recipient.
Data Transmission
- The component that determines the amount of data that can be transmitted over a fixed amount of time is known as the bandwidth.
Telecommunications
- Telecommunications refers to the transmission and reception of information over long distances through various electronic means, such as phone lines, fiber optic cables, and wireless systems.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
