Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Basics

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What is a limitation of VoIP during emergency situations?

Jitter

Poor internet connection

High latency

Limited location information (correct)

What is the primary medium of voice communication in VoIP?

Internet Protocol (correct)

PSTN

Traditional landlines

Telephone lines

What is a potential issue with VoIP due to its reliance on internet connection?

Packet loss (correct)

Limited emergency services

Quality of Service

All of the above

What is the full form of VoIP?

Voice over Internet Protocol Signup and view all the answers

Why is VoIP less reliable than traditional landlines in emergency situations?

Due to limited location information Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main terms related to telecommunication discussed in the passage?

VoIP, PSTN, POTS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using VoIP over wired networks?

Better security and end response Signup and view all the answers

What type of signals are used in a PSTN system?

Analog signals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between POTS and PSTN?

There is no significant difference between POTS and PSTN Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem associated with POTS systems?

Distortion in voice while communicating over a telephone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of converting audio signals to digital signals in VoIP?

To enable transmission over the internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between VoIP, POTS, and PSTN?

VoIP is a newer technology that supersedes POTS and PSTN Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of VoIP over regular phone service?

Ability to make calls from anywhere with an internet connection Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of VoIP that is not a concern for traditional landlines?

Vulnerability to power outages Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of VoIP in terms of communication management?

Simplification of communications management with a single network Signup and view all the answers

What is a security concern specific to VoIP calls?

Vulnerability to hacking and eavesdropping Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with VoIP to increase phone system requirements without adding landlines?

Increase phone system requirements without needing to install more landlines Signup and view all the answers

Why may VoIP call quality suffer?

Due to dependence on internet connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using VoIP technology for businesses?

Cost savings compared to traditional phone services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a VoIP service?

To convert voice to data Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using VoIP services for international calls?

Cost savings compared to traditional phone services Signup and view all the answers

What types of devices can be used to make and receive VoIP calls?

Laptops, tablets, smartphones, and VoIP phones Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature offered by most business VoIP providers?

Unlimited minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is required to use VoIP services on a computer?

A headset and webcam Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of transmitting voice signals in traditional telephone communication?

Circuit-switched networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the VoIP communication process?

Voice is converted into digital data Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of VoIP in terms of cost?

It is cost-effective and lower than traditional phone calls Signup and view all the answers