9a1L2 Homework (2)

The main Google server is in the United States. When you use Google to find the answer to a question, what transmission medium is used? (Select from satellite transmission, undersea fibre optic cable, copper telephone cables.)

• satellite transmission

• undersea fibre optic cable

• copper telephone cables

Define the term bandwidth.

• The range of frequencies within a given band.

• The speed of data transfer in a network.

• The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

• The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path.

Explain the difference between uploading and downloading data from the Internet.

• Uploading is sending data from your device to the Internet, while downloading is receiving data from the Internet to your device.

• Uploading is faster than downloading.

• Downloading is sending data from your device to the Internet, while uploading is receiving data from the Internet to your device.

• There is no difference between uploading and downloading.

Why is uploading generally much slower than downloading?

• Because upload speeds are typically lower than download speeds.

• Because downloading requires more bandwidth.

• Because uploading uses a different protocol.

• Because upload speeds are prioritized over download speeds.

What is meant by buffering and why is it used when you download a film from the Internet?

• Buffering is a process of storing data temporarily to ensure smooth playback.

• Buffering is a method to increase download speed.

• Buffering is a technique to compress video files.

• Buffering is a way to enhance video quality.

Explain why you may sometimes get a message “Loading…” while you are watching a movie online.

• Due to slow internet connection

• Because of server issues

• High traffic on the streaming platform

• Device compatibility problems

What is the primary reason for using fiber optic cables in internet infrastructure?

• They are cheaper than copper cables.

• They provide higher bandwidth and faster data transmission.

• They are easier to install.

• They are more flexible than other cables.

What happens when you experience latency while browsing the internet?

• Your internet connection is faster.

• There is a delay in data transmission.

• Your device is overheating.

• Your internet service provider is upgrading their systems.

Why might a video stream pause frequently even with a high-speed internet connection?

• The video file is too large to stream.

• The streaming server is experiencing high traffic.

• Your device is not compatible with the video format.

• Your internet connection is being throttled.