Which data encoding technology is used in fiber-optic cables?

IT Questions BankCategory: Networking BasicsWhich data encoding technology is used in fiber-optic cables?

Which data encoding technology is used in fiber-optic cables?

  • modulation of specific frequencies of electromagnetic waves
  • modulation of electrical voltage
  • electrical pulses
  • pulses of light

Explanation: Data is transmitted across a network on media. Modern networks primarily use three types of media to interconnect devices:

  • Metal wires within cables (copper cable, such as twisted-pair and coaxial cable) - Data is encoded into electrical impulses.
  • Glass or plastic fibers within cables (fiber-optic cable) - Data is encoded into pulses of light.
  • Wireless transmission - Data is encoded via modulation of specific frequencies of electromagnetic waves.

Exam with this question: Networking Essentials 3.0 Checkpoint Exam: Network Access

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