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WorksheetsTechnical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - ONT
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does ONT stand for?
Optical Network Terminal
Optical Network Transceiver
Online Network Terminal
Optical Network Transmitter
What is the main function of an ONT?
Provides wireless internet connection
Connects to satellite network
Converts optical signal to electrical signal
Converts electrical signal to optical signal
What type of Internet connection does an ONT provide?
Fiber optic Internet connection
Satellite Internet connection
DSL Internet connection
Cable Internet connection
What type of speeds can fiber Internet connections offer?
Up to 500 Mbps
Up to 100 Mbps
Up to 1 Gbps
Up to 10 Gbps
What is the main advantage of fiber Internet speeds over cable Internet speeds?
Unlimited data caps
Symmetrical speeds for both download and upload
Lower latency
Faster download speeds
How are fiber Internet speeds different from cable Internet speeds?
Symmetrical speeds for both download and upload
Limited data caps
Faster download speeds
Higher latency
What type of ports does an ONT have on the back?
Thunderbolt, Lightning, USB-C
Coaxial, Optical, RCA
Fiber optic, RJ45 Ethernet, RJ11 telephone
USB, HDMI, VGA
How are fiber Internet connections installed?
By downloading an app
By the customer on their own
By a technician due to the fragile nature of the glass inside the cable
By connecting to a satellite dish
What is the purpose of the RJ11 telephone jacks on some ONTs?
Connect to a printer
Connect to a gaming console
Connect to a TV
Support VoIP service through the ISP
Is an ONT considered property of the ISP?
No, it is a standalone device
Yes, it can be installed by the customer
No, it can be purchased separately
Yes, it needs to be installed by a technician
