Transmission Media Quiz

What is coaxial cable used for?

• Connecting computers in a network

• Transmitting light signals

• Providing high-speed data transmission

• Reducing crosstalk

What are the two basic types of twisted-pair cabling?

• Shielded twisted-pair (STP) and unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)

• Coaxial and fiber optic

• Singlemode and multimode

• RG-58 and RG-59

What is the bandwidth of CAT 5 UTP?

• 100 MHz

• 250 MHz

• 20 MHz

• 16 MHz

What is the primary use of CAT 3 UTP?

• High-speed data transmission

• Voice applications and 10baseT Ethernet

• Fiber optic communication

• Wireless communication

What is the main principle behind fiber optic communication?

• Total internal reflection

• Crosstalk reduction

• Electromagnetic radiation

• Signal regeneration

What are the two types of fiber media?

• Singlemode and multimode

• Coaxial and twisted pair

• STP and UTP

• RG-58 and RG-59

What is the maximum range of microwave point-to-point communication?

• 100 Km

• 5 Km

• 200 m

• 50 m

What is the function of an antenna?

• To radiate or collect electromagnetic energy

• To transmit data over fiber optic cables

• To connect computers in a network

• To reduce signal loss

What is the main disadvantage of wireless media?

• Susceptibility to rain and atmospheric variations

• High installation cost

• Limited range

• Low bandwidth

What is the primary advantage of using fiber optic cables over copper cables?

• Higher bandwidth and speed

• Lower cost

• Ease of installation

• Less susceptibility to interference