Practice - Wired Media
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Practice Questions
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What type of cable consists of insulated copper wires twisted together?
💡 Hint: Think about cables used in telecommunication.
Which type of cable is commonly used for cable television?
💡 Hint: This cable has a central conductor.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What type of cable minimizes electromagnetic interference by twisting wires together?
💡 Hint: Think about common telephony wires.
Coaxial cables are best suited for which application?
💡 Hint: Consider second type of media discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the required bandwidth increase if a coaxial cable delivers 50 Mbps, and you want to move to optical fiber that should handle 500 Mbps.
💡 Hint: Think about the ratio of the two bandwidths.
Evaluate the suitability of twisted pair cables for a new apartment building that plans to install high-speed internet for all tenants. Discuss an alternative.
💡 Hint: Consider how many users will share the connection and their potential speed needs.
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