Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Fiber Optic Cable

What is fiber optic cable used for?

• Electricity transmission

• Air travel

• Data transmission

• Water transportation

How is digital data transmitted through fiber optic cable?

• Via sound waves

• Via magnetic fields

• Via light beams

• Via heat waves

What translates the light pulses into binary values in fiber optic transmission?

• Computer monitor

• Printer

• Receiving end

• Keyboard

What is the speed of data transfer in fiber optic cables compared to other mediums?

• Variable

• Faster

• Equal

• Slower

What are fiber optic cables less susceptible to compared to copper wires?

• Noise and interference

• Physical damage

• Temperature changes

• Water damage

What is a disadvantage of fiber optic cables compared to copper wires?

• Higher cost

• More maintenance

• Slower speed

• Less secure

What is the main use of fiber optic cables in the Internet backbone?

• Social media

• Data transfer

• Email communication

• Video streaming

What type of Internet connection can fiber optic technology provide?

• Fiber Internet

• Dial-up

• DSL

• Cable

What data transfer speeds can fiber connections provide?

• 500 Mbps

• 100 Mbps

• 10 Gbps

• 1 Gbps

Where are most transatlantic telecommunications cables made of?

• Gold

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Fiber optic