Computer Networks Quiz

What is a transmission medium?

• A method of data encryption

• A type of computer network

• Anything that can carry information from a source to a destination

• A device that processes data

Which of the following is NOT a common type of transmission medium?

• Metallic cable

• Free space

• Wireless router

• Fiber-optic cable

What are the two broad categories of transmission media in telecommunications?

• Analog and digital

• Guided and unguided

• Static and dynamic

• Local and remote

What type of cable uses metallic conductors to transport electric signals?

• Fiber-optic cable

• Coaxial cable

• Twisted-pair cable

• Wireless cable

What is the primary benefit of Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable?

• It reduces noise and crosstalk

• It is cheaper than UTP

• It has a longer lifespan

• It is easier to install

Which category of unshielded twisted-pair cables is the highest quality?

• Category 7

• Category 5

• Category 1

• Category 3

What is the most common connector used for unshielded twisted-pair cables?

• BNC connector

• SC connector

• ST connector

• RJ45 connector

What is the main characteristic of coaxial cable?

• It has a central core conductor

• It is used only for fiber-optic connections

• It carries lower frequency signals

• It is made entirely of plastic

Which connector is commonly used with coaxial cables?

• RJ45 connector

• SC connector

• MT-RJ connector

• BNC connector

What material is a fiber-optic cable primarily made of?

• Copper

• Plastic or glass

• Aluminum

• Steel