Worksheets5. Wired and wireless transmission
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is a key advantage of using copper cable for data transmission?
Cheaper to buy and install than fibre optic cable
Faster data transfer than fibre optic cable
Performs well over long distances
Less prone to signal disturbances
Which of the following is a limitation of copper cable?
Expensive initial setup
Signals degenerate over long distances
Performs well over long distances
Less prone to signal disturbances
What is a key advantage of fibre optic cable over copper cable?
Cheaper to buy and install
Data transfer is faster
More prone to signal disturbances
Connections are less stable
What is a limitation of fibre optic cable?
Expensive initial setup
Signals degenerate over long distances
Data transfer is slower
More prone to signal disturbances
What is the maximum distance WiFi signals can transmit data?
10 metres
20 metres
50 metres
100 metres
Which of the following is an advantage of using WiFi?
Data can only be transmitted up to 10 metres
Increased mobility for users
More prone to hacking
Susceptible to interference
What is a limitation of WiFi networks?
Reduced interference from other devices
Cheaper to expand the network
More prone to hacking
Uses less power
What is the typical use of Bluetooth technology?
Connecting devices over large areas
Transmitting data up to 50 metres
Connecting devices over small areas
Providing wired connections
Which of the following is a limitation of Bluetooth?
Data can be transmitted up to 50 metres
Bluetooth devices are low cost
Limits the number of devices
Reduced interference from other devices
A chef creates live, online content and would like to purchase a new headset so that they can listen to questions from their viewers whilst continuing to cook. The chef needs to be able to freely move around the kitchen whilst using the headset.
What type of transmission media does the chef need?
Copper cable
Fibre optic cable
WiFi
Bluetooth
A coffee shop owner has had requests from their customers for free access to the internet whilst they are in the shop. The owner already has an internet connection and would like to share this internet connection with their customers. The tables in the shop are regularly moved around and it is often very busy.
What type of transmission media will the coffee shop owner need to use?
Copper cable
Fibre optic cable
WiFi
Bluetooth
An online gamer requires a new mouse and keyboard. They want to be able to frequently change positions without having to worry about wires getting in the way and knocking things over.
What type of transmission media should the online gamer look for when purchasing the keyboard and mouse?
Copper cable
Fibre optic cable
WiFi
Bluetooth
A homeowner wants to purchase a printer that anyone in the household can print to. Their house has three floors. The printer will be placed in the entrance hall on the bottom floor and needs to be accessible from the top floor. They have just renovated the home and don’t want to install any new wiring to the building.
What type of transmission media should the homeowner look for when purchasing the printer?
Copper cable
Fibre optic cable
WiFi
Bluetooth
A new TV studio is being designed. The studio will be producing news clips for an online streaming service. They will need to be able to send large video files at high speeds around the network for review and editing purposes. The network connection must be stable and secure. They are prepared to pay a large amount of money for the most effective solution.
What type of transmission media should the TV studio use?
Copper cable
Fibre optic cable
WiFi
Bluetooth
A small bakery has three desktop computers that they would like to connect together to allow the bakers to share recipes and send invoices to customers. The desktop computers are in a fixed location and are all quite close to each other. The bakery has a minimal budget for setting up this small network. They have a lot of old bakery equipment that could potentially interfere with a signal, and they would like the connection to be as stable as possible within their low budget.
What type of transmission media should the bakery use?
Copper cable
Fibre optic cable
WiFi
Bluetooth
(a) is a type of (b) transmission media. It uses (c) signals to transmit (d) .
(a) cable is a type of (b) transmission media. It uses (c) as signals to transmit (d) .
(a) is another form of (b) transmission media. It also uses (c) to transmit data. Bluetooth signals can transmit data up to (d) . Bluetooth is typically used to connect devices over small areas, like a wireless (e) , keyboard, or speaker system to a computer.
Match the key terms to the correct definition
is a physical cable that connects one device to another.
Wired transmission media
doesn’t require a physical cable. Wireless radio signals are sent through the air.
Wireless transmission media
is a form of wireless transmission media. It uses radio frequencies to transmit data.
Bluetooth
is a type of wired transmission media. It uses light pulses as signals to transmit data.
Fibre optic
is a type of wired transmission media. It uses electrical signals to transmit data.
Cooper cable
What is a common use case for fibre optic cables in data transmission?
Temporary network setups
Low-cost home networking
High-speed data transfer over long distances
Connecting devices over short distances
Which of the following is a benefit of using Bluetooth technology?
Low power consumption
High cost
Long-distance communication
High-speed data transfer
What is a disadvantage of using WiFi for data transmission?
Susceptible to interference
Requires physical cables
Limited mobility for users
High installation cost
