Network Performance: Ethernet vs Wi-Fi

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Why did Ayesha notice that the laptop connected via Ethernet cable sent the email quicker than the one connected to Wi-Fi?

  • Wired connections typically have faster data transfer rates than wireless connections. (correct)
  • Wired connections have a slower data transfer rates than wireless connections.
  • Wireless connections have a faster data transfer rates than wired connections.
  • All of the above.

Why did Ayesha connect her laptop to her home Wi-Fi and not any Wi-Fi?

  • It is a trusted network.
  • It is encrypted and less susceptible to hacking.
  • It is password protected.
  • All of the above. (correct)

What aspect of network connectivity did Ayesha focus on in her experiment?

  • Data transfer speed. (correct)
  • Wifi connectivity.
  • Data connectivity.
  • Speed testing.

If Ayesha wanted to share an email with an attachment, what should she keep in mind?

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How can Ayesha ensure data encryption when sharing her documents via email?

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Flashcards

Faster data transfer: Wired vs. Wireless

Wired connections generally offer superior data transfer speeds compared to wireless connections.

Why connect to a home Wi-Fi?

It is important to connect to a trusted network for security, automatic connectivity, and avoiding the need for credentials every time.

What is data transfer speed?

Ayesha focused on the measure of how quickly data can be transmitted over a network connection.

Email attachment considerations

When sharing via email, consider file size (compression), the recipient's email limits, and the time it takes to send.

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Email encryption

Data encryption is ensured regardless of the WiFi network being used.

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