4. Comunication methods Flashcards
What is VoIP Communcation?
Voice over Internet Protocol is where people use an Internet connection to make a telephone call, where the data is sent as packets rather than using the conventional phone network.
What is VoIP Business Application?
There is a range of VoIP hardware and software available to allow users to make telephone calls using Internet Protocol; there are several benefits and limitations of using these techniques.
What is VoIP?
VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is where people use an Internet connection to make a telephone call.
Name 3 communication methods VoIP can be used for
- VoIP telephones
- Mobile phones
- Computer-based VoIP
What are the two types of Telephone transmission?
- Circuit switching
2. Packet switching
How does Facebook use VoIP communication?
for sending voice and video calls from its messenger application through mobile devices.
What is PBX (Private Branch Exchange)?
PBX allows the office staff to make external phone calls via shared lines and to communicate internally with each other.
What is VoIP gateway?
This gateway device is used to transmit and receive voice communication using Internet Protocol
What is Softphone?
Softphones are software applications that are used for making VoIP calls from a computer or mobile device.
What are the four advantages of using VoIP ?
- Lower call costs
- Phone line installation
- Security
- Mobility
What are the four disadvantages of using VoIP ?
- Broadband connection dependence
- Can be poor due to time delays
- Can be affected by jitter
- Data packet loss
What is Short message service (SMS)?
Normally known as texting or text messaging.
What is Instant messaging?
Where two or more people can be involved in text-based Internet conversation
What is Intranet?
An intranet is a computer network that uses Internet protocol to share information within an organisation.
