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WorksheetsTech+: 3.3.2 - Understand ISP Equipment and Performance
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does a modem do in an Internet setup?
It transmits wireless signals to devices.
It measures Internet speed and latency.
It modulates and demodulates Internet data.
It stores Internet data for later use.
Which term describes the time it takes for a signal to travel from your computer to the Internet server?
Bandwidth
Latency
Download speed
Upload speed
What is the term for an Internet connection that is always available and offers high speed?
Broadband
Satellite Internet
Fiber-optic connection
Dial-up
What is the minimum download speed defined by the FCC for a high-speed Internet connection in the United States?
200 Mbps
100 Mbps
50 Mbps
20 Mbps
Why do ISPs typically provide more download speed than upload speed?
Because upload speed is not necessary for Internet use.
Because download speed is cheaper to provide.
Because upload speed is harder to measure.
Because most users download more than they upload.
Which device forwards the Internet signal to your devices after receiving it from the modem?
Router
Satellite
Cell tower
Cable
What is an asymmetric Internet connection?
A connection with slower download speeds than upload speeds.
A connection that uses both wired and wireless signals.
A connection with faster download speeds than upload speeds.
A connection with equal download and upload speeds.
What is considered a very good latency speed for most Internet users?
10-20 milliseconds
30 milliseconds
50 milliseconds
100 milliseconds
What infrastructure might an ISP install in older neighborhoods to provide Internet service?
Modems
Satellites
Fiber-optic cables
Cell towers
Which type of user might require higher upload speeds than typical Internet users?
Online gamers
YouTube creators
Social media users
Video streamers
