Introduction to Internet Modem and Modulation

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What type of internet connection uses a cable modem operating over cable TV lines?

Satellite Connection

Dial Up Connection

Cable Connection (correct)

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

What distinguishes Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) as an internet connection?

Uses two lines to allow simultaneous phone and internet usage (correct)

Operates through satellite technology

Provides speeds ranging from 512 Kbps to 100 Mbps

Requires dialing a phone number of the ISP

Which wired internet connection type is described as cheap but slow and rarely used nowadays?

Satellite Connection

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

Cable Connection

Dial Up Connection (correct)

What is a feature of Satellite internet connections?

ISPs connect to the internet via satellites revolving along the earth's orbit Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connection has a speed range lying between 128 Kbps to 50 Mbps?

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Signup and view all the answers

In which wired internet connection are the telephone and internet not simultaneously available?

Dial Up Connection Signup and view all the answers

What does a modem do in the process of connecting a device to the Internet?

Converts digital signals into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for checking the user ID and password authenticity when connecting to the ISP?

ISP server Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the context of internet connectivity?

Maintaining and managing servers to provide internet access to subscribers Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is used for converting digital signals into analog signals and vice versa in the process of internet connection?

Modulation and Demodulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential function of a web browser when accessing web pages on the internet?

Displaying web pages written in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an Internet Service Provider (ISP) from an intranet?

ISPs provide internet access to the public, while intranets are private networks within an organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a modem in the context of connecting to the internet?

To establish a connection between digital devices and the internet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a wired connection according to the text?

Installation cost less than wireless connection Signup and view all the answers

What is a common drawback of wireless connections as stated in the text?

Limited signal strength Signup and view all the answers

Why does installation become more difficult as the number of computers in a network increases?

The complexity of setting up connections grows Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connection allows you to work from anywhere within the range of the access point?

Wireless connection Signup and view all the answers

In terms of security, how do wired and wireless connections compare according to the text?

Wired connections are more secure Signup and view all the answers

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