18 Questions
What type of internet connection uses a cable modem operating over cable TV lines?
Cable Connection
What distinguishes Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) as an internet connection?
Uses two lines to allow simultaneous phone and internet usage
Which wired internet connection type is described as cheap but slow and rarely used nowadays?
Dial Up Connection
What is a feature of Satellite internet connections?
ISPs connect to the internet via satellites revolving along the earth's orbit
Which type of connection has a speed range lying between 128 Kbps to 50 Mbps?
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
In which wired internet connection are the telephone and internet not simultaneously available?
Dial Up Connection
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
Which component is responsible for checking the user ID and password authenticity when connecting to the ISP?
ISP server
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
Which technology is used for converting digital signals into analog signals and vice versa in the process of internet connection?
Modulation and Demodulation
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)
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
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
Which of the following is a characteristic of a wired connection according to the text?
Installation cost less than wireless connection
What is a common drawback of wireless connections as stated in the text?
Limited signal strength
Why does installation become more difficult as the number of computers in a network increases?
The complexity of setting up connections grows
Which type of connection allows you to work from anywhere within the range of the access point?
Wireless connection
In terms of security, how do wired and wireless connections compare according to the text?
Wired connections are more secure
Learn about the basics of connecting devices to the Internet using a modem. Understand how modems work by converting digital signals into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines.
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