Intro to communication Quiz

What does the term “telecommunication” mean?

• Sending text messages

• Communication over a short distance

• Communication at a distance

• Only audio communication

What is the primary requirement for data communication to occur?

• Only two devices must be powered

• Devices must be connected via a transmission medium

• Both devices must be in the same room

• Data must be stored on a USB

Which of the following is not one of the four fundamental characteristics of effective communication?

• Delivery

• Speed

• Accuracy

• Timeliness

Which component is responsible for generating the message to be sent?

• Receiver

• Medium

• Sender

• Protocol

What is a protocol in the context of data communication?

• A type of computer

• A device that sends messages

• A set of rules governing communication

• A wireless medium

The physical path between sender and receiver is called:

• Protocol

• Message

• Network

• Transmission Medium

In which mode can data flow only in one direction?

• Half-duplex

• Full-duplex

• Simplex

• Bidirectional

Half-duplex communication allows:

• Simultaneous two-way communication

• No communication at all

• Only one-way communication

• Two-way communication, but one direction at a time

Which data flow allows simultaneous transmission and reception?

• Simplex

• Half-duplex

• Full-duplex

• Multipoint

A network is:

• Two devices using the same power source

• A set of devices connected by links

• Only one device connected to the Internet

• Devices that share the same protocol