Class Challenge:: Broadband Internet Connections Quiz

What does broadband refer to in the context of internet access?

• Dial-up access

• High-speed internet access

• Satellite TV

• Analog signals

Which of the following is an example of an internet application that needs a broadband connection?

• Email

• Streaming services like Netflix

• Text messaging

• Basic web browsing

Which type of broadband connection uses existing telephone lines?

• Cable Internet

• DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

• FTTP (Fiber to the Premises)

• Satellite Internet

What type of cable is used in cable internet service?

• Twisted pair cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber optic cable

• Ethernet cable

Which broadband connection delivers ultra-fast internet speeds by transmitting signals via light?

• DSL

• Cable Internet

• FTTP (Fiber to the Premises)

• Satellite Internet

What is a key advantage of DSL over dial-up internet access?

• Uses satellite technology

• Higher speed and always-on connection

• Lower cost

• Requires no modem

Which device is essential for converting the cable signal into an internet connection in a cable internet setup?

• DSL Modem

• Cable Modem

• Router

• Fiber Optic Modem

How does DSL work in terms of frequency usage?

• Uses the same frequency for data and voice

• Splits the phone line into high and low frequencies

• Uses only high frequencies

• Uses only low frequencies

Which of the following is a disadvantage of DSL?

• Affected by distance from the provider's central office

• Limited to mobile devices

• Cannot be used simultaneously with the phone

• Shares bandwidth with neighbors

What is a common disadvantage of cable internet service?

• Requires a telephone line

• Network congestion during peak hours

• Low connection speed

• High installation cost