Which of the following kinds of devices is any type of hardware capable of transmitting data?

  • telecommunications network means transmission systems and, where applicable, switching or routing equipment and other resources, including network elements which are not active, which permit the transmission and reception of signals by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic means;

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    • Related to Telecommunication device
    • Communications and Networks
    • Which of the following is a transmission media on which data?
    • Which of the following is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances?
    • What is a sending device?
    • Which of the following are communication devices for computers?

  • Telecommunications System means a system for conveying visual images, sounds or other information by electronic means;

  • Telecommunications means the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing, without change in the form or content of the information as sent and received.

  • public telecommunications network means the public telecommu- nications infrastructure which enables signals to be conveyed between defined network termination points by wire, by microwave, by optical means or by other electromagnetic means;

  • Telecommunications Carrier means any provider of Telecommunications Services, except that such term does not include aggregators of Telecommunications Services (as defined in Section 226 of the Act). A Telecommunications Carrier shall be treated as a Common Carrier under the Act only to the extent that it is engaged in providing Telecommunications Services, except that the Federal Communications Commission shall determine whether the provision of fixed and mobile satellite service shall be treated as common carriage.

  • Telecommunications provider means a provider of telecommunications services that is eligible in accordance with Decision 97-8 to subscribe to interconnection services offered by RCP and includes a LEC, an IXSP and a WSP operating in the same exchange as RCP.

  • Telecommunications service is as defined in the Act.

  • Telecommunications Services means the offering of Telecommunications for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used.

  • Mobile telecommunications service means the same as that term is defined in Section 124(7) of Public Law 106-252 (Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act).

  • public telecommunications service means the transmission by electromagnetic or other means, other than by a telephone company as defined in section 4927.01 of the Revised Code, of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, messages, or data originating in this state regardless of actual call routing. "Public telecommunications service" excludes a system, including its construction, maintenance, or operation, for the provision of telecommunications service, or any portion of such service, by any entity for the sole and exclusive use of that entity, its parent, a subsidiary, or an affiliated entity, and not for resale, directly or indirectly; the provision of terminal equipment used to originate telecommunications service; broadcast transmission by radio, television, or satellite broadcast stations regulated by the federal government; or cable television service.

  • Device means any instrument or contrivance (other than a firearm) which is designed for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest or any other form of plant or animal life (other than man and other than bacteria, virus, or other microorganism on or in living man or other living animals); but not including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately therefrom.

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Communications and Networks

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On a ____ all of the computers and devices (nodes) on the network connect to a central device star
On a network, the central device that provides a common connection point for nodes on the network is called the ____. hub
On a network if one node fails ____. only that node is affected
The type of peer-to-peer network, called a ____ network, describes an Internet network on which users connect directly to each other’s hard disks and exchange files over the Internet. P2P
On a network a(n) ____ computer controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information host
On a network, some servers, called ____ servers, perform a specific task and can be placed with other servers to perform multiple tasks dedicated
On a network, the ____ are the computers and mobile devices on the network that rely on the server for its resources. clients
On a(n) ____ network, one or more computers act as a server and the other computers on the network request services from the server. client/server
A ____ is a network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city, country, or the world, using a communications channel that combines many types of media. metropolitan area network (MAN)
A ____ network is a network topology in which a cable forms a closed loop, with all computers and devices arranged along it. ring
A GPS receiver is a handheld, mountable, or embedded device that contains all of the following except a(n) ____. Floppy disk
A ____ device is any type of hardware capable of transmitting data, instructions, and information between a sending device and a receiving device communications
A ____ is a device that provides a central point for cables in a network hub
A ____ is a coffeehouse or restaurant that provides computers with Internet access to its customers. cybercafé
A ____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media. network
A ____ is a communications device that connects multiple computers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network. router
A ____ is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and other devices. hot spot
A ____ license is a legal agreement that allows multiple users to access software on a server simultaneously. network
A ____ line is a temporary connection that uses one or more analog telephone lines for communications. dial-up
A ____ line is a type of always-on connection that is established between two communications devices. dedicated
A communications ____ is a transmission media on which data, instructions, or information travel. channel
A file server is a dedicated server that ____. stores and manages files
A microwave ____ is an earth-based reflective dish that contains the antenna, transceivers, and other equipment necessary for microwave communications. Station
A network ____ defines guidelines that specify the way computers access the medium to which they are attached, the type(s) of medium used, the speeds used on different types of networks, and the type(s) of physical cable and/or the wireless technology use standard
A network ____ refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network. topology
A type of communications device that connects a communications channel to a sending or receiving device is a ____. modem
A voice mailbox is a(n) ____ in a voice mail system. storage location on a hard disk
A wireless ____ point is a central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network access point
A(n) ____ extends the basic home network to include features such as lighting control, thermostat adjustment, and a security system. intelligent home network
A(n) ____ is a USB network adapter, ExpressCard module, PC Card, or memory card that enables a computer or devices to access a network. NIC
A(n) ____ modem is a digital modem that sends and receives digital data over the cable television (CATV) network. broadband
A(n) ____ modem sends and receives data and information to and from a digital line. digital
A(n) ____ network is a simple, inexpensive network that typically connects fewer than 10 computers. peer-to-peer
Broadcast radio is ____ susceptible to noise than physical transmission media but it provides flexibility and portability slower and more
Businesses are the primary users of ____ because this technology provides a means for departments to communicate with each other, suppliers, vendors, and with clients. web services
_________________ consists of programs that help users establish a connection to another computer or network, manage the transmission of data, instructions, and information and provide an interface for users to communicate with one another. communcations software
Computer ______________describes a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer data, information and instructions communications
________ uses a modem that sends digital data and information from a computer to a DSL line DSL
Developed by IEEE, ____ is a series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other. 802.11
____________ cables have all of the following advantages over cables that use wire except lower costs and easier installation and modification fiber-optic
For best performance of a communications channel, ____. bandwidth should be high and latency low
For hot spots that charge users, per access fees average ____. $3
For smaller business and home networks, a ____ allows multiple computers to share a single high-speed Internet connection such as through a cable modem or DSL modem. router
Groupware is a component of a broad concept called ____, which includes network hardware and software that enables group members to communicate, manage projects, schedule meetings, and make group decisions. workgroup computing
In many public locations, people connect wirelessly to the Internet through a ____ using their mobile computers or devices. Hot spot
Many home users are connecting multiple computers and devices together into a home ____, which saves money and provides many conveniences. network
Microwave transmission, often called ____, involves sending signals from one microwave station to another. fixed wireless
Physical transmission media used in communications include all of the following except ____. broadcast radio cable
Some large areas, such as college or business campuses, are set up as a Wi-Fi ____ network, in which each mesh node routes its data to the next available node until the data reaches its destination – usually an Internet connection. mesh
Some services use the term video ____ to refer separately to the capability of sending video clips. messaging
Sometimes a company uses a(n) ____, which allows customers or suppliers to access part of its intranet. extranet
The amount of data, instructions, and information that can travel over a communications channel sometimes is called the ____. bandwidth
The communications device that connects a communications channel to a sending or receiving device such as a computer is a(n) ____. modem
The core of a(n) ____ cable consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signals. fiber-optic
The design of computers, devices, and media in a network, sometimes called the ____, is categorized as either client/server or peer-to-peer. network architecture
The greatest risk to a bus network is that ____. failure of one device usually affects the rest of the network
The term ____ identifies any network based on the 802.11 family of standards. Wi-Fi
To make collaboration possible among employees, some companies use a document ____ system, which provides for storage and management of a company’s documents, such as word processing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. management
Two examples of ____ are cable television lines and telephone lines. communications channels
Types of wired home networks include all of the following EXCEPT ____. Wi-Fi
With ____, users type and send short text messages on a smart phone or mobile device. SMS
____ TV is a service that provides television programs over the cellular network. Mobile
____ allows users to send graphics, pictures, video clips, and sound files, as well as short text messages to another smart phone or mobile device. MMS
____ are radio waves that provide a high-speed signal transmission. microwaves
____ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers: an insulating material, a woven or braided metal, and a plastic outer coating. coaxial
____ cable consists of one or more twisted-pair wires bundled together. twisted-pair
____ can serve as sending and receiving devices in a communications system. mainframe computers and servers, desktop computers and notebooks, and smart phones
____ is a category of cellular transmission that transmitted analog data. 1G (first generation)
____ is a conversation that takes place over the Internet using a telephone connected to a computer, mobile device, or telephone adapter. VoIP
____ is a network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data can be transmitted. ethernet
____ is a real-time Internet communications service that allows wireless mobile devices to exchange messages with one or more mobile devices or online users. wireless instant messaging
____ is a software application that helps groups of people work together on projects and share information over a network. groupware
____ is an electrical disturbance that can degrade communications. noise
____ is the time it takes a signal to travel from one location to another on a network. Latency
____ media consist of materials or substances capable of carrying one or more signals. transmission
____ radio is a form of broadcast radio that is used widely for mobile communications, specifically wireless modems and telephones cellular
____ radio is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances. broadcast

Which of the following is a transmission media on which data?

Communications and Networks.

Which of the following is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances?

Broadcast radio is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances such as between cities, regions, and countries and short distances such as within an office or home.

What is a sending device?

A device that initiates an instruction to transfer data, information and instruction is termed as sending device. An example of sending device is a computer or any mobile devices.

Which of the following are communication devices for computers?

Below is a full listing of all the different types of communications devices you may encounter when dealing with a computer..

Bluetooth devices..

Infrared devices..

Modem (over phone line).

Network card (using Ethernet).

Smartphone..

Wi-Fi devices (using a Wi-Fi router); examples shown below..

Which of the following is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances?

Broadcast radio is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances such as between cities, regions, and countries and short distances such as within an office or home.

Which of the following is a communications device that connects multiple computers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network?

A router is a communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network. A router can be used on a network of any size.

Which term refers to any and all communication devices used to transmit and/or store information?

Information and communications technology (ICT) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems, and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, ...

Which of the following kinds of modems is a modem that sends and receives digital data over an information to and from a digital line?

A DSL modem sends digital data and information from a computer to a DSL line and receives digital data and information from a DSL line. ISDN and DSL modems usually are external devices, in which one end connects to the telephone line and the other end connects to a port on the system unit.