Y8 Network Basics. Wired and Wireless

What is a characteristic of wired networks?

• They send data through the air using radio waves.

• They send data along cables.

• They use satellites to transmit data.

• They rely on infrared signals.

Which of the following is NOT a result of increased bandwidth?

• More data can flow

• Faster data speed

• More simultaneous connections

• Greater data capacity

What is the smallest unit of data?

• Byte

• Bit

• Kilobyte

• Megabyte

What would be a typical speed for ADSL Broadband?

• 300 Kbps

• 4 Mbps

• 46 Mbps

• 300 Mbps

Which activity requires high bandwidth?

• Reading online news

• Checking the weather

• Online gaming

• Emailing regularly

A vlogger uploading videos to YouTube daily requires which level of bandwidth?

• Light

• Medium

• High

• None

What is a common characteristic of wireless networks?

• They require physical cables for data transmission.

• They use radio waves to transmit data.

• They are immune to interference.

• They have unlimited range.

What units do we measure bandwidth in?

• Bits per second (bps) and its multiples (Kbps, Mbps, Gbps)
• Bytes per minute (Bpm)
• Metres per second (Mps)

• Kilobytes per hour (KB/h)