Question 1

The most significant factor in choosing a transmission method is its ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  noise 
B)  attenuation 
C)  throughput 
D)  latency 
A)  noise 
B)  attenuation 
C)  throughput 
D)  latency

Question 2

Which term identifies a room containing connectivity for groups of workstations in its area?

Accepted Answer

A)  MDF (main distribution frame) 
B)  entrance facilities 
C)  work area 
D)  telecommunications closet 
A)  MDF (main distribution frame) 
B)  entrance facilities 
C)  work area 
D)  telecommunications closet

Question 3

A digital signal composed of a pulse of positive voltage represents a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  4 
D)  8 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  4 
D)  8

Question 4

Explain the makeup of coaxial cable.

Accepted Answer

Coaxial cable consists of a central meta

Question 5

Which term describes the hardware that makes up the enterprise-wide cabling system?

Accepted Answer

A)  wiring board 
B)  patch panel 
C)  network diagram 
D)  cable plant 
A)  wiring board 
B)  patch panel 
C)  network diagram 
D)  cable plant

Question 6

When signals are free to travel in both directions over a medium simultaneously, the transmission is considered ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  simplex 
B)  multiplex 
C)  half-duplex 
D)  full-duplex 
A)  simplex 
B)  multiplex 
C)  half-duplex 
D)  full-duplex

Question 7

The serial interface on the back of the connectivity device is often labeled "____."

Accepted Answer

A)  Connector 
B)  Port 
C)  Board 
D)  Console 
A)  Connector 
B)  Port 
C)  Board 
D)  Console

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: A form of transmission in which signals are modulated as radio frequency (RF) analog waves that use different frequency ranges.
Transmission that involves one transmitter and multiple, undefined receivers.
A common source of noise.
Transmission form in which (typically) digital signals are sent through direct current (DC) pulses applied to the wire.
Part of the network that does not contain end nodes.
Technology used to modify analog signals to make them suitable for carrying data over a communication path.
Transmission that issues signals to multiple, defined recipients.
Every pulse in a digital signal.
Part of a network that contains end nodes.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of EMI (electromagnetic interference) and baseband and bit is...

Question 9

The maximum distance a signal can travel and still be interpreted accurately is equal to a segment's maximum length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Serial refers to a style of data transmission in which the pulses that represent bits follow one another along a ____ transmission line.

Accepted Answer

A)  long 
B)  short 
C)  secondary 
D)  single 
A)  long 
B)  short 
C)  secondary 
D)  single

Question 11

Describe two benefits of digital signaling that make it worthwhile even though extra signaling pulses are involved.

Accepted Answer

Because digital transmission involves se

Question 12

Describe variables that may influence the final cost of implementing a certain type of media.

Accepted Answer

The following variables can all influenc

Question 13

In modulation, a simple wave called a(n) ____ wave, is combined with another analog signal to produce a unique signal that gets transmitted from one node to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  carrier 
B)  data 
C)  information 
D)  FM 
A)  carrier 
B)  data 
C)  information 
D)  FM

Question 14

Explain how half-duplex transmissions work.

Accepted Answer

In half-duplex transmission, signals may

Question 15

____ describes a popular serial data transmission method.

Accepted Answer

A)  EIA/TIA Commercial Building Wiring Standard 
B)  EIA/TIA RS-232 (Recommended Standard 232) 
C)  EIA/TIA 568A standard 
D)  EIA/TIA 568BA standard 
A)  EIA/TIA Commercial Building Wiring Standard 
B)  EIA/TIA RS-232 (Recommended Standard 232) 
C)  EIA/TIA 568A standard 
D)  EIA/TIA 568BA standard

Question 16

____________________ cabling consists of one or more insulated wire pairs encased in a plastic sheath.

Accepted Answer

UTP (unshielded twis

Question 17

Which connector is used in RS-232 transmissions?

Accepted Answer

A)  DB-25 
B)  ST 
C)  BNC 
D)  Cat-5 
A)  DB-25 
B)  ST 
C)  BNC 
D)  Cat-5

Question 18

Describe what FDM (frequency division multiplexing) is and how it works.

Accepted Answer

FDM (frequency division multiplexing) is

Question 19

Describe the benefits of fiber-optic cabling over copper cabling.

Accepted Answer

Fiber-optic cable provides the following

Question 20

Modulation can be used to make a signal conform to a specific pathway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most significant factor in choosing a transmission method is its ____.

Which term identifies a room containing connectivity for groups of workstations in its area?

A digital signal composed of a pulse of positive voltage represents a(n) ____.

Explain the makeup of coaxial cable.

Which term describes the hardware that makes up the enterprise-wide cabling system?

When signals are free to travel in both directions over a medium simultaneously, the transmission is considered ____.

The serial interface on the back of the connectivity device is often labeled "____."

The maximum distance a signal can travel and still be interpreted accurately is equal to a segment's maximum length.

Serial refers to a style of data transmission in which the pulses that represent bits follow one another along a ____ transmission line.

Describe two benefits of digital signaling that make it worthwhile even though extra signaling pulses are involved.

Describe variables that may influence the final cost of implementing a certain type of media.

In modulation, a simple wave called a(n) ____ wave, is combined with another analog signal to produce a unique signal that gets transmitted from one node to another.

Explain how half-duplex transmissions work.

____ describes a popular serial data transmission method.

____________________ cabling consists of one or more insulated wire pairs encased in a plastic sheath.

Which connector is used in RS-232 transmissions?

Describe what FDM (frequency division multiplexing) is and how it works.

Describe the benefits of fiber-optic cabling over copper cabling.

Modulation can be used to make a signal conform to a specific pathway.

An Introduction to Networking

Network Standards and the OSI Model

Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols

Topologies and Ethernet Standards

Network Hardware, Switching, and Routing

Wide Area Networks

Wireless Networking

In-Depth TCP/IP Networking

Virtual Networks and Remote Access

Network Security

Voice and Video Over IP

Troubleshooting Network Problems

Ensuring Integrity and Availability

Network Management

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Exam 3: Transmission Basics and Networking Media

The most significant factor in choosing a transmission method is its ____.

Which term identifies a room containing connectivity for groups of workstations in its area?

A digital signal composed of a pulse of positive voltage represents a(n) ____.

Explain the makeup of coaxial cable.

Which term describes the hardware that makes up the enterprise-wide cabling system?

When signals are free to travel in both directions over a medium simultaneously, the transmission is considered ____.

The serial interface on the back of the connectivity device is often labeled "____."

The maximum distance a signal can travel and still be interpreted accurately is equal to a segment's maximum length.

Serial refers to a style of data transmission in which the pulses that represent bits follow one another along a ____ transmission line.

Describe two benefits of digital signaling that make it worthwhile even though extra signaling pulses are involved.

Describe variables that may influence the final cost of implementing a certain type of media.

In modulation, a simple wave called a(n) ____ wave, is combined with another analog signal to produce a unique signal that gets transmitted from one node to another.

Explain how half-duplex transmissions work.

____ describes a popular serial data transmission method.

____________________ cabling consists of one or more insulated wire pairs encased in a plastic sheath.

Which connector is used in RS-232 transmissions?

Describe what FDM (frequency division multiplexing) is and how it works.

Describe the benefits of fiber-optic cabling over copper cabling.

Modulation can be used to make a signal conform to a specific pathway.

An Introduction to Networking

Network Standards and the OSI Model

Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols

Topologies and Ethernet Standards

Network Hardware, Switching, and Routing

Wide Area Networks

Wireless Networking

In-Depth TCP/IP Networking

Virtual Networks and Remote Access

Network Security

Voice and Video Over IP

Troubleshooting Network Problems

Ensuring Integrity and Availability

Network Management

Filters