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Input and output devices, also referred to as 'terminals' provide the starting and stopping points of all communication. A telephone is an example of a ______.
terminal
In computer networks, these devices are commonly referred to as '______' and consist of computer and peripheral devices.
nodes
Telecommunication channels and media transmit and receive data. This includes various types of ______ and wireless radio frequencies.
cables
Telecommunication processors provide a number of control and support functions. For example, in many systems, data needs to be converted from analog to ______ and back.
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Control software is responsible for controlling the functionality and activities of the ______.
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Messages represent the actual data that is being transmitted. In the case of a telephone network, the messages would consist of audio as well as ______.
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What are telecommunication channels and media responsible for?
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What is the role of control software in a network?
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Explain the function of telecommunication processors.
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What do protocols specify in telecommunication systems?
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Why are nodes important in computer networks?
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What do messages represent in telecommunication systems?
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