Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - VoIP

What does VoIP stand for?

• Voice over Internet Protocol

• Video over Internet Protocol

• Virtual Office Internet Provider

• Voice of Internet Protocol

How does VoIP technology send voice communication?

• Via satellite communication

• Analog signal over telephone lines

• Through radio waves

• Through data packets over the Internet

What is another name for VoIP?

• Satellite telephony

• IP telephony

• Digital communication

• Analog telephony

What type of telephones can be used for VoIP calls?

• Mobile phones only

• Analog office telephones only

• Dedicated VoIP telephones or software on a computer

• Satellite phones

What is a drawback of VoIP in case of power loss?

• Encryption of voice calls

• Improved call quality

• Reliance on other network equipment

• Automatic call recording

What feature of VoIP allows for easier configuration compared to POTS systems?

• Call transfering and forwarding

• Automatic call recording

• Encryption of voice calls

• Auto-attendants

What is a limitation of VoIP when calling emergency services?

• Relies on analog telephone lines

• Works in the event of power loss

• Associated with the address on file with the VoIP provider

• Provides the same information to responders

What type of encryption can be used for VoIP voice calls?

• Voice calls cannot be encrypted

• Same forms of encryption used by other Internet traffic

• No encryption is possible

• Unique encryption method

What type of network equipment is essential for VoIP to function?

• Analog telephone lines

• Modem and router

• Radio tower

• Satellite dish

What type of services do many ISPs offer along with home internet and television?

• Mobile phone services

• Home VoIP services

• Home security services

• Satellite TV services