Exam 4: Transmission Media

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For ________ transmission media,the transmission capacity,in terms of either data rate or bandwidth,depends critically on the distance and on whether the medium is point-to-point or multipoint.

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A loss between the transmitting and receiving antennas caused by water vapor and oxygen is ________.

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In a data transmission system the ________ medium is the physical path between transmitter and receiver.

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The same antenna cannot be used for both transmission and reception in two way communication.

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Wireless transmission frequencies in the range of 30 MHz to 1 GHz are suitable for omnidirectional applications and are referred to as the ________ range.

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Microwave is used in cellular systems.

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The simplest radiation pattern is produced by the ________ antenna,which is a point in space that radiates power in all directions equally.The actual radiation pattern is a sphere with the antenna at the center.

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When using optical fiber,the term ________ refers to the change in direction of light rays after they strike small particles or impurities in the medium.

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Attenuation is significantly lower for optical fiber than for coaxial cable or twisted pair and is constant over a wide range.

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Wireless transmission occurring through the atmosphere,outer space or water is an example of ________.

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The parabolic reflective antenna is a type of antenna used in terrestrial microwave and satellite applications.

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The ________ class is targeted for support of next generation applications beyond 10-Gbps Ethernet.

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Data rate and distance are not a key concern when designing a data transmission system.

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The transmission media that are used to convey information can be classified as guided or unguided.

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The two different types of light source used in fiber optic systems are the ________.

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The ________ frequency band is used for satellite communication,radar,terrestrial microwave links,and wireless local loop.

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Typically used for long distance applications,________ propagation provides superior performance because there is a single transmission path.

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The characteristics and quality of a data transmission are determined both by the characteristics of the medium and the characteristics of the signal.

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Coaxial cable is used to transmit both analog and digital signals.

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Microwave is used for satellite communications.

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