wired connection methods

Question 1

wired system connection: Cat5

Answer 1

used in telephone communications and ethernet

+ versatile and cheap

• useful at short distance
• susceptible to interference e.g. fibre

Question 2

wired system connection: fibre optic

Answer 2

telephone and internet cables

+ improved security as cable can’t be tapped
+ used over long distances
- expensive

Question 3

wired system connection: Coaxial

Answer 3

all types of data communication

+ less susceptible to interference
+ cheap
- limited bandwidth

Question 4

wired device connection: VGA

Answer 4

analogue connection

+ low cost
- signal affected by noise

Question 5

wired device connection: HDMI

Answer 5

digital connection of video and sound

+ 8K resolution

• limited length
• cabling and technology expensive

Question 6

wired device connection: USB/FireWire

Answer 6

connecting equipment and peripherals

+ high speed capability
+ can’t connect multiple devices
- limited distance and battery