Network Quiz 2

A method of conveying multiple binary digits (bits) simultaneously

​ ​ (a)  

• parallel transmission
• twisted-pair cable
• satellite
• fibre optic cable
• bandwidth

Two thin insulated copper wire, twisted to form a spiral

​ ​ ​ (a)  

• twisted-pair cable
• satellite
• fibre optic cable
• bandwidth
• parallel transmission

A special form of transmission using an antenna suspended above the Earth in a geostationary orbit

​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• satellite
• fibre optic cable
• bandwidth
• parallel transmission
• twisted-pair cable

A link that uses laser light to carry data in small glass fibres about the diameter of a human hair

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• fibre optic cable
• bandwidth
• parallel transmission
• twisted-pair cable
• satellite

The amount of data that can be handled at one time by a data transmission medium

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• bandwidth
• parallel transmission
• twisted-pair cable
• satellite
• fibre optic cable

The tendency of electromagnetic waves to weaken or become distorted during transmission

​ ​ (a)  

• attenuation
• half duplex
• coaxial cable
• microwave
• bits per second

A method of sending data in two directions, but at different times: ​ (a)  

• attenuation
• coaxial cable
• microwave
• bits per second
• half duplex

A single copper wire insulated and enclosed in a wire mesh or metal sheath

​ ​ (a)  

• attenuation
• half duplex
• coaxial cable
• microwave
• bits per second

A non-cable link that consists of high-frequency radio signals:

​ ​ (a)  

• attenuation
• half duplex
• coaxial cable
• microwave
• bits per second

A rate of transmission measured in digits sent in a short time frame:

​ ​ (a)  

• attenuation
• half duplex
• coaxial cable
• microwave
• bits per second