Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Coaxial Cable

What is the main purpose of coaxial cable?

• Transmitting data over long distances

• Connecting a VCR to a TV

• Sending text messages

• Carrying electrical power

What type of signal can coaxial cable carry?

• Analog or digital signal

• Only analog signal

• Only digital signal

• Audio signal

What material surrounds the thin copper line in coaxial cable?

• Metallic shields

• Rubber

• Non-conductive or 'dielectric' material

• Glass

Which type of coaxial cable is a better choice for HDTV and cable Internet service?

• RG-8

• RG-6

• RG-59

• RG-11

What provides additional protection from signal interference in coaxial cable?

• Plastic outer layer

• Glass covering

• Rubber insulation

• Metallic shields

Why are coaxial cables designed with a heavy-duty construction?

• To reduce the cost

• To make them lightweight

• To carry data over long distances with minimum signal degradation

• To make them easy to bend

What are coaxial cables most commonly used for?

• Transmitting cable TV and Internet signals

• Sending radio signals

• Powering electronic devices

• Connecting landline phones

Which type of coaxial cable is designed for low bandwidth applications?

• RG-6

• RG-11

• RG-8

• RG-59

What surrounds the entire coaxial cable for protection?

• Metallic shields

• Protective plastic outer layer

• Rubber insulation

• Glass covering

What is the purpose of the dielectric layer in coaxial cable?

• Data encryption

• Insulation

• Conducting electricity

• Signal amplification