Wired Transmission Media Flashcards
1
Q
List the three types of wired transmission media.
A
- Twisted Pair cables
- Coaxial cables
- Fiber-optic cables
2
Q
List the cables that are affected by magnetic fields from most to least.
A
- Twisted Pair cables
- Coaxial cables
(Fiber-optic cables are unaffected.)
3
Q
List the cables’ bandwith potential from highest to lowest.
A
- Fiber-optic
- Coaxial
- Twisted Pair
4
Q
List the cables’ prices from highest to lowest.
A
- Twisted Pair cables
- Coaxial cables
- Fiber-optic cables
5
Q
Give an example where twisted pair cables are used.
A
Telephone networks
6
Q
Give an example where coaxial cables are used.
A
Computer networks.
7
Q
Give an example where fiber-optic connections are used.
A
Datacenters.
