Transmission Media MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Which type of connection is typically used to connect a printer directly to a network?

• A.USB cable
• B.HDMI cable
• C.Ethernet cable
• D.Power cable

What is the main method of transmitting information in fibre-optic communication?

• A.Sending pulses of infrared light through an optical fibre
• B.Sending electrical signals through a copper wire
• C.Sending radio waves through the air
• D.Sending sound waves through a vacuum tube

What is the typical range of a Bluetooth wireless connection for information transmission?

• A.300 Feet
• B.100 Feet
• C.30 Feet
• D.10 Feet

What type of signals does a modem convert for a computer to recognize?

• A.Analog to digital
• B.Digital to analog
• C.Digital to digital
• D.Analog to analog

What is the primary use of fiber optics in computer networks?

• A.Wireless transmission
• B.Cabling
• C.Signal modulation
• D.Data encryption

What does the abbreviation UTP stand for in networking terms?

• A.Unshielded twisted pair
• B.Universal transmission protocol
• C.Unified twisted path
• D.Unterminated terminal port

Which technology supports data transfer rates ranging from 100 Kbps to 4 Mbps?

• A.Bluetooth
• B.Infrared
• C.Wi-Fi
• D.NFC

What term describes the maximum data transfer rate of a network or internet connection?

• A.Bandwidth
• B.Latency
• C.Throughput
• D.Jitter

What is the term used for an unwanted signal that interferes with the original signal in communication systems?

• A.Attenuation
• B.Distortion
• C.Noise
• D.Jitter

In networking, how is bandwidth typically measured?

• A.Bits per second
• B.Hertz
• C.Bytes per minute
• D.Packets per second