Exam 2: Network Media

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_____ cable has a single copper wire at its center and is surrounded by insulation and shielding.

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List the four basic functions that a network interface card (NIC) performs when transmitting data.

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1. Changes a parallel transmission to a serial transmission 2. Creates packets 3. Determines when to send the packet 4. Transmits the packet,

The type of cable that uses a very thin cylinder of glass at its center and sends light impulses is _____.

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____________________ cable has become today's standard for copper cabling used in computer networks, replacing thin coaxial cable.

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Baseband signaling sends one data signal across the network media.

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Switching involves moving a _____ from one wire or frequency to another.

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_____ format is made up of short impulses of off and on.

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Category 5 cables are the most common type of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) used for networks.

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With a circuit switched network, a dedicated and direct physical connection is made between the sender and the receiver.

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Give some examples of how wireless technology can be used in a school.

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Packet switching allows _____ device(s) to share one line or frequency.

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A circuit switched network is ideal for _____ communications because there are no interruptions from other devices or delays.

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Packet switching requires that the data transmission be broken into smaller units called _____.

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_______________________________ refers to interference caused by broadcast signals from a radio or television transmitter.

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A network interface card (NIC) is always found outside the computer as a separate device.

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The standard bus for personal computers is the Universal Supply Bus (USB).

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______________________________ cables have connectors on the end that closely resemble those found on a modular telephone cable.

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Circuit switching is used for data communications, while voice conversations are always sent through packet switched networks.

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Because a data transmission signal is an electrical impulse, _____ is excellent for transmitting computer network data.

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The connectors used on the ends of a thin coaxial cable are known as ____________________ connectors.

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