7.2.3 The features, characteristics, benefits and drawbacks of wired connection methods

Question 1

State:

5 advantages of wired networks

Answer 1

5 of:
* Supports high bandwidth to endpoints
* Dedicated connection if using switch
* Full duplex operation
* Supports large distances
* Stable and not prone to interference
* Greater security
* High level of user control

Question 2

State:

5 disadvantages of wired networks

Answer 2

5 of:
* Expensive to install
* Can take a long time to install
* Expensive to upgrade
* Lack of mobility
* Inconvenient
* Higher maintanence costs

Question 3

Fill The Blank:

Because a wired network uses physical …….. it is reliant on ………………. cabling at a location to be used/there

Answer 3

Cables, Infrastructure

Question 4

Fill The Blank:

A wired network will use either …………. or …….. optic cabling to connect devices to the network

Answer 4

Copper, Fibre

Question 5

Define:

Full Duplex

Answer 5

Send and receive at the same time

Question 6

Fill The Blank:

Fibre optics may be used over copper because they are harder to …….

Answer 6

Sniff

Question 7

Fill The Blank:

A wired network will be much higher …………….. than a wireless alternative

Answer 7

Bandwidth