Physical transmission media

What is the physical path over which communication takes place called?

• Physical transmission medium

• • Data transmission cable

• Communication link

• Signal carrier

Which of the following is NOT a type of transmission medium cable?

• Wireless cable

• Twisted pair cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fibre optic cable

What material is used in twisted pair cables?

• Copper wires

• Aluminum wires

• Glass fibers

• Plastic strands

What is the key feature of Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables?

• An additional shielding layer

• Absence of any shielding

• Fiber optic strands

• Coaxial insulation

Which of the following is a disadvantage of STP cables compared to UTP cables?

• More complex to install

• Poor performance

• Low cost

• Lightweight

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of twisted pair cables?

• • High bandwidth over long distances

• Cheaper

• Flexible

• Easy to install

What feature makes UTP cables cost-effective and easy to install?

• Lack of shielding

• Presence of shielding

• Fiber optic design

• High-frequency transmission

What is the maximum distance over which UTP cables can perform optimally?

• 100 meters

• 200 meters

• 500 meters

• 1 kilometer

What is a coaxial cable primarily designed to carry?

• High-frequency data signals

• Low-speed analog signals

• Electrical power

• Magnetic pulses

Which component is placed at the center of a coaxial cable?

• Conductor

• Insulation

• Shielding layer

• Outer jacket