Networking Transmission Media Quiz

<p>Lower cost compared to copper cables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unshielded Twisted-Pair (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RJ45 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interference between adjacent wires in a cable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>STP provides greater resistance to electromagnetic interference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to computers, while crossover cables are used for connecting computers to hubs or switches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a physical path for data transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By transmitting light pulses through a glass or plastic fiber (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing standards for network media, like Ethernet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guided media transmit data over wires, while unguided media transmit data wirelessly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To control the flow of information and manage network resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Digital signals are less susceptible to noise and interference. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert digital signals to analog signals and vice versa. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bluetooth allows for easy connection between nearby devices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables businesses to operate remotely and collaborate effectively. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They facilitate communication and connection between people. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Digital signals are continuous waves, while analog signals are discrete pulses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operating systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To combine multiple data streams into a single transmission channel. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It makes communication more efficient and convenient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sending an email (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They enable quick and efficient response to disasters and emergencies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A modem converts signals between digital and analog, while a multiplexer combines multiple data streams. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To route data and control information flow within a network. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twisted-pair cable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infrared waves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce signal interference from external sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater bandwidth and faster data transmission speeds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fiber-optic cables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radio waves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To handle the routing of calls and data between mobile phones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circular orbit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uplink refers to the transmission from the ground station to the satellite, while downlink is the transmission from the satellite to the ground station. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transmission Media (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infrared Media (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As electrical impulses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cellular Radio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are the most widely used and offer different advantages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is transmitted as a series of electrical pulses, matching specific patterns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data packets are used to break down large messages into smaller units for efficient transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To recover and collect incoming microwave signals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One-to-one communication between a sender and receiver. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infrared waves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To block external electrical interference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Format the user's computer display (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They carry signals of higher frequency ranges than twisted pair cables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage the entire transmission process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resistance to electromagnetic interference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 to 18 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radio waves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It uses a push/pull locking system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flexibility in placement and mobility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communications processors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Installing cables underground. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Single-mode fiber can transmit signals over greater distances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UTP cables consist of pairs twisted together without additional shielding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twisted pair cable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microwaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It transports electromagnetic waves without a physical conductor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By minimizing time and distance barriers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactions between electric and magnetic fields. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sky propagation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broadband analog signals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fiber-optic cable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remote controls for TVs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Signals can easily interfere with one another. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 kHz to 1 GHz. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow multiple light paths through the fiber. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To further shield the wires from external noise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are transmitted using unidirectional antennas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Baseband signals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amount of power in the signal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parabolic dish antenna. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring antennas are directed toward each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires highly directional antennas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite communication. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twisted pair cable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.4 GHz (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IEEE 802.11 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower power consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect wireless devices to a wired network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>11 Mbps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overlapping access points (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It comprises small regions called cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Base station (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operates over long distances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mobility for users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher data security risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pairing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It connects calls and records call information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve user mobility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Support for 1 Gbit/s for stationary users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Full-Duplex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ability to connect a wider range of devices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Full-duplex can transmit data in both directions at the same time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduction of digital technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timeliness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>GEO satellites appear stationary relative to the Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify devices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IPv6 addresses use 128-bit integers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>35,786 km (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communication can only occur in one direction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher data speed standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduction of ultra-low latency features (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dotted decimal format (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Global coverage without geographical limitations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid destruction from energetic particles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Half-Duplex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To receive and retransmit signals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To guarantee data reaches the intended destination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It describes how devices communicate with each other. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They uniquely identify devices on a network. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nature of 4G technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keyboard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Must provide seamless connectivity for high data rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify the specific network to which an IP address belongs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class D (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guided media uses physical cables, while unguided media transmits data through airwaves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fiber-optic cable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IP provides a standard format for addressing network devices and routing data packets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower cost of installation and maintenance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first octet identifies the range of IP addresses that belong to the same network. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To modulate digital signals to analog signals for transmission over telephone lines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ultrasonic waves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To combine multiple data streams for transmission over a single communication channel. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10.0.0.1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A connection of two or more computers for communication.

The pathways for data transmission, can be physical or wireless.

Includes wires, cables, and tangible materials for data transfer.

Transmits signals through air or space without physical connections.

A type of physical transmission media made of metal wire.

Uses glass or plastic fibers to transmit data as light signals.

A wireless transmission method using cellular networks for communication.

Uses satellites to send data signals over long distances.

A type of fiber-optic connector using a push/pull locking system.

A connector the same size as RJ45 used for fiber optics.

Transport of signals through electromagnetic waves without physical conductors.

Radio waves traveling along the earth’s surface.

Radio waves radiate upward, reflecting off the ionosphere.

High-frequency signals transmitted directly between antennas.

An antenna that sends signals in all directions.

Line-of-sight technology using high-frequency radio waves.

Antenna that sends signals in one direction only.

A type of unidirectional antenna shaped like a parabola for focusing signals.

Faster speeds and higher capacity compared to copper cables.

More fragile and expensive compared to copper cables.

Ways unguided signals travel: ground, sky, and line-of-sight.

Electromagnetic waves typically between 3 kHz and 1 GHz, often omnidirectional.

Waves between 1 and 300 GHz, higher than radio waves, used for fast data transmission.

Waves that travel in one direction, useful for specific communication needs.

An antenna that uses a scooped shape to direct microwave signals.

Waves that travel equally well in all directions.

Electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, invisible to the eye.

Waves formed by the interaction of electric and magnetic fields.

Long-distance communication using technology like radio and telephone.

A setup of hardware and software for communicating information over distances.

Physical media used for transferring electronic signals, wireline or wireless.

The exchange of data using communication technologies.

Rules that govern the transfer of information across a telecommunications system.

Software that controls and manages the operation of a telecommunications system.

The range of all electromagnetic radiation frequencies, including radio waves.

Local area networks that allow devices to connect wirelessly.

Continuous waves that carry information by altering amplitude and frequency.

Discrete on-off pulses conveying information in 1’s and 0’s.

Device that converts digital signals to analog and vice versa.

The process of converting digital signals into analog waves.

The reverse process of converting analog signals back to digital.

Includes terminals, processors, channels, and software for data exchange.

Hardware devices that support data transmission in telecom systems.

Interference that affects the quality of analog signals.

Short-range wireless tech replacing cables between devices.

The system of telephone communication using electromagnetic waves.

Device that combines multiple signals into one for transmission.

Traditional analog phone system designed for voice signals.

Various uses like video conferencing and instant messaging.

A type of cable with a special jacket to block external interference.

Interference caused by signals from adjacent wires in a cable.

Disruption caused by electromagnetic waves from external sources.

A cable with a central conductor, insulating sheath, and outer metal shield.

Coaxial cable that ranges from 6 to 18 mm in diameter.

Coaxial cable with a diameter of approximately 4 mm, usually carrying baseband signals.

A common type of coaxial cable connector.

A traditional technology for connecting devices in wired networks.

A type of copper cabling used extensively in telecommunication.

Fiber cable designed to carry light over long distances with minimal loss.

Fiber cable with larger diameter, allowing multiple light modes, but limited distance.

Any frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum associated with radio waves.

Unguided media that use electromagnetic waves to transmit signals without physical connections.

A cable made of pairs of copper wires twisted together to reduce interference.

The standard connector used with UTP cables for network devices.

Specifications for network cables and connections managed by IEEE, specifically 802.3.

Ethernet cable used to connect different network devices like computers to switches.

Ethernet cable used to connect similar devices, like computer to computer.

An electric or electromagnetic form of data that travels over transmission media.

Unwanted electrical signals that interfere with data transmission in cables.

Considerations such as cost, distance, and interference when selecting a transmission medium.

A central point for wireless communication with devices.

A small geographic unit used to improve wireless coverage.

First generation of mobile networks focusing on voice communication.

Second generation focusing on digital voice and basic data services.

Third generation enabling mobile broadband and higher data speeds.

Fourth generation designed for high-speed mobile broadband communications.

Long Term Evolution, a type of 4G technology offering high data rates.

Fifth generation network expected to deliver ultra-fast data and connectivity.

A key feature of 5G, ensuring near-instant data transfer.

A communication network using satellites to connect various points on Earth.

A satellite orbit remaining fixed over a specific point on Earth.

Satellites orbiting below 2000 km, providing close communication.

Satellites positioned between 2000 km and 35,786 km altitudes.

Two layers of charged particles around Earth affecting satellite operations.

An integrated receiver and transmitter for satellite signals.

A regular, repeating path that one object takes around another in space.

An object in orbit around another object; can be natural or man-made.

Includes delivery, accuracy, timeliness, and jitter.

A system consists of a sender, receiver, transmission medium, message, and protocol.

The direction of signal flow between two linked devices.

Unidirectional communication where one device transmits and the other only receives.

Communication where devices can send and receive but not simultaneously.

Simultaneous transmission and reception of signals by both devices.

The principal protocol governing communications in networking.

A unique address identifying a device on the internet or local network.

A version of an IP address using 32-bit integers, formatted as x.x.x.x.

Categories of IP addresses (A, B, C, D, E) based on their range and usage.

Common format of IPv4 address with four octets separated by dots.

A newer version of an IP address designed to accommodate the growing internet.

A wireless technology using radio frequency to share data over short distances.

Bluetooth typically operates within a range of about 10 meters.

A network that connects devices wireless in a local area, using radio frequencies.

A device that connects wireless devices to a wired network.

The ability to move freely while staying connected to a network.

Standards set for WLAN implementations, commonly referred to as Wi-Fi.

Current WLANs can provide data rates up to 11 Mbps.

A radio network distributed across land areas called cells.

A fixed-location transceiver in each cell of a cellular network.

Coordinates communication between base stations and the telephone network.

The main communication point for several wireless devices.

Regions divided into cells for mobile communication.

Includes flexibility, mobility, and ease of connection.

Multiple Access Points can overlap to extend coverage.

IP addresses for a small number of networks with many hosts, starting with 0.

IP addresses for medium networks, starting with 10, allowing moderate hosts.

IP addresses for many networks but few hosts, starting with 110.

Used for multicast purposes; starts with 1110.

Experimental IP addresses, starting with 1111.

255.0.0.0 is the default subnet mask for Class A addresses.

255.255.0.0 is the default subnet mask for Class B addresses.

255.255.255.0 is the default subnet mask for Class C addresses.

A shorthand method to define the network portion of an IP address.

Sending data to multiple receivers simultaneously using Class D addresses.

Sending data to all devices in a network.

A unique identifier for a device within a network.

Determined by the class of IP address used, affecting the number of possible devices.

Guidelines governing the format and transmission of data over networks.

Wireless Local Area Network providing flexible connectivity.

Advanced Mobile Phone System, a first-generation cellular phone system.

Global System for Mobile Communication, used mainly in Europe.