Exam Compass - Internet Connection Types Quiz Flashcards
What are the characteristic features of satellite Internet connections? (Select 3 answers)
High signal latency
Lack of signal interference
Cheaper in comparison to terrestrial links
Interference (line-of-sight / weather dependent)
Low signal latency
Relatively high cost in comparison to terrestrial links
High signal latency
Interference (line-of-sight / weather dependent)
Relatively high cost in comparison to terrestrial links
Which of the Internet connection types listed below is the fastest?
Cellular
Fiber
Cable
DSL
Satellite
Fiber
The use of cable modems for Internet access within a standard cable television infrastructure is commonly referred to as:
Dial-up
Cable broadband
Frame relay
Ethernet
Cable broadband
What is the most common type of DSL Internet access?
VDSL
ADSL
SDSL
UDSL
ADSL = Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Which WAN technology takes advantage of cell towers that provide wireless signal coverage for mobile devices?
PAN
WWAN
Satellite
WLAN
WWAN
An ISP offering Internet access to subscribers at a designated wireless hotspot is known as:
NSP
WISP
TSP
NaaS
WISP = wireless Internet service provider