Transmission Media Quiz

What is a transmission medium?

• A device that processes data

• Anything that can carry information from a source to a destination

• A type of computer network

• A method of data encryption

Which of the following is an example of guided media?

• Radio waves

• Microwave transmission

• Fiber-optic cable

• Infrared signals

What is the primary function of twisted-pair cables?

• To shield against electromagnetic interference

• To transmit data using light

• To carry electrical signals

• To provide wireless communication

What does attenuation refer to in transmission media?

• The distortion of signal shape

• The loss of signal strength during transmission

• The interference from external sources

• The increase in signal strength

Which type of cable is known for its high-speed data transmission over long distances?

• Fiber-optic cable

• Unshielded twisted-pair cable

• Twisted-pair cable

• Coaxial cable

What is the main characteristic of unguided media?

• It requires physical conductors

• It is limited to short distances

• It transmits electromagnetic waves without physical conductors

• It is only used for wired communication

Which of the following is a cause of signal distortion?

• Variations in signal propagation velocity

• Electromagnetic interference

• Improper cable installation

• Increased bandwidth

What type of connector is commonly used with twisted-pair cables?

• LC connector

• F-series connector

• RJ45 connector

• BNC connector

What is the frequency range of radio waves?

• 3 kHz to 1 GHz

• 1 GHz to 300 GHz

• 300 GHz to 400 THz

• 10 MHz to 1 GHz

Which type of cable is primarily used for cable television?

• Twisted-pair cable

• Coaxial cable

• Fiber-optic cable

• Shielded twisted-pair cable