Telecommunications Quiz

What is the primary function of a telecommunications network?

• To store data

• To create software

• To transmit information over distances

• To process information

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• Covers a large geographical area

• Interconnects computers within a limited area

• Is always wireless

• Requires specialized vendors

What does WAN stand for?

• Wide Area Network

• Wireless Area Network

• Work Area Network

• Web Area Network

Which of the following is NOT a component of a telecommunications network?

• Terminals

• Telecommunications links

• Television sets

• Telecommunications software

What is the main feature of a medium used in telecommunications?

• Size

• Transmission speed

• Color

• Cost

Which of the following is classified as guided media?

• Radio Transmission

• Satellite Transmission

• Fiber Optics cable

• Terrestrial Microwave

What is the primary purpose of a modem?

• To amplify signals

• To convert digital signals to analog and vice versa

• To store data

• To connect to the internet

Which protocol is known for its role in the Internet?

• ISDN

• SNA

• LAN

• TCP/IP

What does the OSI model help with?

• Data storage

• Organizing protocols

• Network hardware

• Software development

What is a characteristic of client/server computing?

• Only servers perform computations

• Processing is split between clients and servers

• All processing is done on the client

• It is only used in LANs