Sending Information Video

What are the basic units of data called that are transmitted over the Internet?

• Packets

• Bytes

• Bauds

• Bits

What type of cable is primarily used to transmit data using electricity?

• Fiber optic cable

• Coaxial cable

• USB cable

• Ethernet cable

What is a major disadvantage of using Ethernet cables for long-distance data transmission?

• Signal degradation

• High cost

• Speed limitation

• Installation complexity

Which medium is used in fiber optic cables to transmit data?

• Light

• Sound waves

• Radio waves

• Electricity

What is a significant benefit of using fiber optic cables?

• Low cost

• Easy maintenance

• Short distance coverage

• Long distance coverage

Which device uses radio waves to send data?

• Satellite

• Ethernet switch

• Wi-Fi router

• Optical transmitter

What happens when a computer sends a 'one' using radio waves?

• It sends a bright light

• It sends a low frequency wave

• It sends a dim light

• It sends a high frequency wave

What does 'bandwidth' measure in a network?

• The weight of the cables

• The speed of data transfer

• The physical size of the network

• The number of devices connected

What is 'latency' in network terms?

• The number of errors in data transmission

• The length of the cables used

• The time it takes for data to travel

• The cost of the network setup

Which type of cable provides the fastest data transmission?

• Ethernet cable

• USB cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable