Communication Devices Flashcards
Study cards for the Communication Devices section of the course
Name some Communication Devices
Bluetooth devices.
Infrared devices.
Modem (over phone line)
Network card (using Ethernet)
Smartphone.
Wi-Fi devices (using a Wi-Fi router); examples shown below.
The first industry-standard protocol used as an access method on a Local Area Network (LAN). It allows data to be transmitted simultaneously to all devices on a network in both directions (data coming in and going out from the device)
Ethernet
A wireless technology standard which allows for the exchanging of data over short distances.
Bluetooth
What is an external connection, similar to a USB port, that provides a high-speed connection between a computer and peripheral devices.
Firewire
What is plugged into a phone line and an electrical outlet for power and connected to a computer ….
Modem
What is firewire?
Firewire is an external connection, similar to a USB port, that provides a
the high-speed connection between a computer and peripheral devices.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances.
What does USB stand for?
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.
What is Authoring?
Authoring is the writing of an electronic document or software program.
Identify and describe the function of a communication device that allows the connection to the Internet.
Modem
A modem is short for the word modulate/demodulate. It must work in groups of two. It sends one packet of data from one Iocation to another through the use of rules and protocols on the Internet. It finds the most efficient way to send the information at the time.
Which currently has the fastest rate of data transfer between 2 laptops?
A. Ethernet
B. USB
C. Bluetooth
D. Infra-red
A. Ethernet
What device is used for large prints, such as A1?
A. Dot matrix
B. Laser printer
C. Inkjet printer
D. Plotter
D. Plotter
A modem wireless video game controller can be pointed in any direction and still
activate the console.
What type of communication device is this?
(A) Bluetooth
(B) Infrared
(C) Firewire
(D) Ethernet
(A) Bluetooth
A modern television remote uses which type of communication technology?
(A) Bluetooth
(B) Infrared
(C) Firewire
(D) Ethernet
(B) Infrared
A game controller can be classified as which of the following?
(A) An input device
(B) An output device
(C) A communication device
(D) None of the above
(A) An input device
