Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Broadband

What does broadband refer to?

• Intermittent data transmission

• No data transmission

• High-speed data transmission

• Low-speed data transmission

Which of the following is not a common type of broadband connection?

• DSL

• Satellite

• Dial-up

• Fiber

What is the speed range for Cable Internet?

• 100 Mbps - 2 Gbps

• 30-100 Mbps

• 5-10 Mbps

• 1-5 Mbps

What type of connection does DSL operate over?

• Fiber optic cables

• Telephone lines

• Coaxial cables

• Satellites

Which broadband connection type offers symmetrical download and upload speeds?

• DSL

• Cable Internet

• Wireless Internet

• Fiber Internet

What is the main drawback of Satellite Internet?

• High latency

• Fast speeds

• Low cost

• No interference

What is the speed range for Wireless Internet?

• 1-5 Mbps

• 5-10 Mbps

• 30-100 Mbps

• 100 Mbps - 2 Gbps

Which broadband connection type operates over normal cellular networks?

• Cable Internet

• DSL

• Wireless Internet

• Fiber Internet

What is the speed range for Fiber Internet?

• 1-5 Mbps

• 100 Mbps - 2 Gbps

• 30-100 Mbps

• 5-10 Mbps

What is the main advantage of Fiber Internet over DSL and Cable Internet?

• Uncapped and symmetrical speeds

• Geographical limitations

• Higher latency

• Lower cost