1.1.4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of copper cables compared to fibre optic cables?

• More fragile

• Higher bandwidth

• Less susceptible to electromagnetic interference

• More likely to suffer from attenuation

What is a key advantage of fibre optic cables over copper cables?

• Less fragile

• Easier to bend

• Higher bandwidth

• Cheaper cost

Which wireless connection type requires devices to be in direct line of sight?

• Satellite

• GSM / 5G

• Infrared

• Bluetooth

What is a disadvantage of using microwave connections?

• Limited to short distances

• Requires additional hardware

• Affected by bad weather

• Requires close proximity

Which of the following is true about GSM / 5G technology?

• It is used for short-range communication

• It requires direct line of sight

• It is a technology for mobile network connectivity

• It is unaffected by weather conditions