22 Questions
What is the primary function of a modem?
To convert analogue signals to digital and vice versa
What type of signal is easily understood by computers?
Digital signal
What is the primary advantage of fibre-optic cables?
High speed and security
What is the primary purpose of a multiplexor?
To transmit multiple signals over a single medium
What is the main characteristic of a local area network (LAN)?
Spans a relatively small geographic distance
What is a common application of radio communication?
Short-distance communication
What is a characteristic of coaxial cables?
Carries more data than twisted-pair
What is a function of a front-end processor?
To manage communication tasks
What is a characteristic of microwave communication?
High capacity and low cost
What is a type of wireless communication technology?
All of the above
What type of network is managed by a third party and accessed via subscription?
Value-added network (VAN)
What is the primary function of Network Management Software?
To simplify human network management tasks
What is the primary function of a Network Operating System?
To enable devices on a network to communicate
What is the function of protocols in network communication?
To specify rules that govern device communication
What is the type of protocol that provides an internet connection and connects devices to a local network?
Ethernet
What is the function of TCP-IP?
To interconnect network devices on the internet
What is the primary function of File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?
Transferring files between computers
What is the term for working from home via telecommunication links?
Telecommuting
What is the Internet, in essence?
A network of networks that connects billions of computer users
What is the process of transferring files from a user computer to a server computer called?
Uploading
What is the term for classes offered on the same time/different place or different time/different place basis?
Distance Learning
What is a collection of files, including texts, graphics, and audio clips, called?
FTP site
Test your knowledge on telecommunications systems, networks, and applications in clinical information systems. This quiz covers internet, intranets, extranets, security, and telecommunications technologies. Assess your understanding of telecommunications systems, including the electronic transmission of signals and telecommunications mediums.
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