Cable Modem Quiz

Mr. Schmid

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  1. How many MHz does each TV channel occupy on coaxial cable?
  2. Your answer:
    5
    7
    9
    6


  3. Downstream data is data being sent away from the computer.
  4. Your answer:
    TrueFalse


  5. Upstream data uses 6MHz of the cable's bandwidth.
  6. Your answer:
    TrueFalse


  7. Which of the following is not a part of a cable modem?
  8. Your answer:
    Network Interface Card (NIC)
    Modulator
    Demodulator
    MAC (Media Access Control)


  9. The ___________ receives the signal initially.
  10. Your answer:
    MAC
    Modulator
    Tuner
    Demodulator


  11. MPEG synchronizer is used to:
  12. Your answer:
    time the speed of data transmission.
    detect illegal downloads.
    ensure the data groups stay in order.
    schedule MPEG encoding.


  13. The modulator turns computer network data into radio-frequency signals.
  14. Your answer:
    TrueFalse


  15. Which processor is a common choice for cable modems?
  16. Your answer:
    Intel Pentium
    PowerPC
    x86
    Celeron


  17. The Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) ends the transmission of all data in case of an emergency.
  18. Your answer:
    TrueFalse


  19. How many users can a CMTS handle?
  20. Your answer:
    1,000
    5,000
    100
    10,000


  21. Cable modem speeds depend on how many users are connected to the channel.
  22. Your answer:
    TrueFalse


  23. Cable modem speeds depend on the physical distance between the user and the central cable office.
  24. Your answer:
    TrueFalse


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