Exam Compass - Internet Connection Types Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

High signal latency

Interference (line-of-sight / weather dependent)

Relatively high cost in comparison to terrestrial links

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2
Q

Which of the Internet connection types listed below is the fastest?
Cellular
Fiber
Cable
DSL
Satellite

A

Fiber

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3
Q

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

A

Cable broadband

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4
Q

What is the most common type of DSL Internet access?
VDSL
ADSL
SDSL
UDSL

A

ADSL = Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

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5
Q

Which WAN technology takes advantage of cell towers that provide wireless signal coverage for mobile devices?
PAN
WWAN
Satellite
WLAN

A

WWAN

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6
Q

An ISP offering Internet access to subscribers at a designated wireless hotspot is known as:
NSP
WISP
TSP
NaaS

A

WISP = wireless Internet service provider

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