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What type of signals do copper wires send?
What type of signals do copper wires send?
- Electrical signals (correct)
- Magnetic signals
- Radio signals
- Light signals
How is wireless data transmitted?
How is wireless data transmitted?
- Using light signals
- By using fiber optic connections
- Via radio signals (correct)
- Through copper wires
What is the main advantage of knowing the speed of a network?
What is the main advantage of knowing the speed of a network?
- Estimating the time to download a file (correct)
- Determining the color of the network cables
- Finding out the network's physical structure
- Identifying the network's geographical location
How is network speed typically measured?
How is network speed typically measured?
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Why is it important to measure network speed?
Why is it important to measure network speed?
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Study Notes
Network Connections
- Wired connections involve a physical connection and can be sent through copper wires or fiber optic connections.
- Copper wires transmit electrical signals.
- Fiber-optic connections transmit light signals.
Network Data Speed
- Measuring network speed allows you to determine if equipment upgrades are necessary.
- Network speed affects the time it takes to download a file.
- Network speed can be used to verify if the service provider's promises are accurate.
- Network speed is measured in bits per second.
- Modern networks can transmit data at billions of bits per second.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between wired and wireless network transmission, including the use of copper wires, fiber optic connections, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Learn about network data speed and its importance in determining equipment upgrades, file download times, and actual performance.
