Same for: 6.1.4 Check Your Understanding – Network Media Types
1. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for choosing a network media?
- The type of data that can be transmitted
- The maximum distance that the media can successfully carry a signal
- The cost of installing the media
- The environment in which the media is installed
Explanation: Criteria for choosing a network media include the maximum transmission distance, the environment, the amount and speed of data to be transmitted, and the cost of the media and installation.
2. What is the most common type of wired media used by TV companies to connect and carry signals to a set-top box within a home?
- twisted-pair cable
- coaxial cable
- fiber-optic cable
Explanation: Coaxial cable is the most common type of media used by cable TV companies.
3. Which type of wired media is used to carry digital information at very high speeds over long distances?
- twisted-pair cable
- coaxial cable
- fiber-optic cable
Explanation: Fiber-optic cable is used to carry digital information at very high speeds over long distances.
4. Which is the most common type of wired media to connect end devices to an Ethernet LAN?
- twisted-pair cable
- coaxial cable
- fiber-optic cable
Explanation: Twisted-pair cable is the most common type of wired media to connect end devices to an Ethernet LAN.