Communication in a Connected World (Module 1)

How many bits are in a byte?

8 bits in a byte

What transmission is achieved by representing data as electrical pulses on copper wire

Electrical signals

What measurement is used to indicate thousands of bits per second?

Kbps

What transmission is achieved by converting the electrical signals into light pulses

Optical signals

Which type of connected device is placed on objects to track and monitor them?

RFID tags

What transmission is achieved by using infrared, microwave, or radio waves through the air

Wireless signals

What is the internet?

a network of networks

What is an example of a binary value from everyday life?

a simple light switch

What type of device is able to create physical movement?

actuator

A basic unit of information that represents one of two discrete states is known as a:

bit

When using your credit card to make purchases at several places, the credit card company can use this information to learn about your location and your preferences. This type of personal data is known as:

inferred data

Which category of network components includes wires and cables used in a wired network?

media

What are three options for signal transmission on a network?

radio waves, electrical pulses, light pulses

What type of network allows computers in a home office or a remote office to connect to a corporate network?

small office home office network