Internet Connection Types

Question 1

What is satellite networking?

Answer 1

A method of providing internet access by communicating with satellites in space

Question 2

What are typical satellite internet speeds?

Answer 2

100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload

Question 3

What is latency in satellite networking?

Answer 3

The delay caused by the distance signals travel to and from the satellite (traditionally ~500ms, newer systems like Starlink ~25–60ms)

Question 4

What is “rain fade” in satellite networking?

Answer 4

Signal degradation or loss caused by heavy rain or storms

Question 5

What is required for satellite internet connectivity?

Answer 5

A clear line of sight to the satellite

Question 6

What is fiber optic internet?

Answer 6

A high-speed internet connection that uses light to transmit data through fiber optic cables

Question 7

What are the advantages of fiber optic internet?

Answer 7

High bandwidth, long-distance capability, and low latency

Question 8

What is SONET?

Answer 8

Synchronous Optical Networking; a standard for high-speed fiber optic networks often used in WANs

Question 9

What is DOCSIS?

Answer 9

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification; a standard for transmitting data over cable TV networks

Question 10

What is broadband?

Answer 10

A high-capacity transmission technique that uses multiple frequencies to send data over a single cable

Question 11

What is DSL?

Answer 11

Digital Subscriber Line; a technology that provides internet access over traditional telephone lines

Question 12

What does ADSL stand for?

Answer 12

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line; a type of DSL where download speeds are faster than upload speeds

Question 13

What is the maximum distance for DSL connectivity?

Answer 13

Approximately 10,000 feet from the central office

Question 14

What is cellular internet?

Answer 14

Internet access provided through mobile networks, using the same infrastructure as mobile phones

Question 15

What is tethering?

Answer 15

Using a mobile phone to provide internet access to a single device via USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi

Question 16

What is a mobile hotspot?

Answer 16

Using a mobile phone to provide internet access to multiple devices simultaneously via Wi-Fi

Question 17

What is a WISP?

Answer 17

Wireless Internet Service Provider; a provider that delivers internet access via wireless signals, often in remote areas

Question 18

What technologies can WISPs use?

Answer 18

802.11 (Wi-Fi), 5G, or proprietary wireless technologies

Question 19

What is required to connect to a WISP?

Answer 19

An outdoor antenna to receive the wireless signal

Question 20

What are typical WISP speeds?

Answer 20

10 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps)

Question 21

What is the purpose of a cable modem?

Answer 21

To convert the broadband signal from a cable TV network into an Ethernet signal for internet access

Question 22

What is the role of an ONT?

Answer 22

Optical Network Terminal; converts fiber optic signals to Ethernet for use in homes or businesses

Question 23

What is a demarcation point?

Answer 23

The point where the ISP’s network ends and the customer’s network begins

Question 24

Satellite internet is typically cheaper than terrestrial internet options.

Answer 24

False (Satellite internet is more expensive due to the cost of launching and maintaining satellites)

Question 25

Fiber optic internet is immune to electromagnetic interference.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

DSL speeds are not affected by distance from the central office.

Answer 26

False (DSL speeds decrease with distance from the central office)

Question 27

DOCSIS is used for transmitting data over fiber optic cables.

Answer 27

False (DOCSIS is used for transmitting data over cable TV networks)

Question 28

Cellular internet can only be accessed through tethering.

Answer 28

False (Cellular internet can also be accessed through mobile hotspots and dedicated cellular modems)

Question 29

WISPs are ideal for urban areas with dense infrastructure.

Answer 29

False (WISPs are ideal for remote or rural areas where traditional wired connections are unavailable)

Question 30

Latency in satellite internet is primarily caused by the distance signals travel.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Fiber optic cables are more expensive to repair than copper cables.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

ADSL provides equal upload and download speeds.

Answer 32

False (ADSL provides faster download speeds than upload speeds)

Question 33

A mobile hotspot allows multiple devices to connect to the internet simultaneously.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

WISPs use wired connections to provide internet access.

Answer 34

False (WISPs use wireless signals)

Question 35

Satellite internet requires a direct line of sight to the satellite.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Fiber optic internet is slower than DSL.

Answer 36

False (Fiber optic internet is significantly faster than DSL)

Question 37

DOCSIS allows for the transmission of voice, video, and data over the same cable.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Cellular internet is limited to mobile phones.

Answer 38

False (Cellular internet can be used with dedicated modems, hotspots, and other devices)

Question 39

Rain fade affects fiber optic internet connections.

Answer 39

False (Rain fade affects satellite internet connections)

Question 40

A user in a remote area needs internet access but has no wired infrastructure. What type of internet connection should they consider?

Answer 40

Satellite internet or WISP

Question 41

A company wants high-speed, reliable internet for its metropolitan office. What type of internet connection should they use?

Answer 41

Fiber optic internet

Question 42

A user experiences slow DSL speeds. What could be the cause?

Answer 42

The user is too far from the central office (beyond 10,000 feet)

Question 43

A user wants to share their mobile phone's internet connection with their laptop. What feature should they use?

Answer 43

Tethering

Question 44

A family wants to connect multiple devices to the internet using their mobile phone. What feature should they use?

Answer 44

Mobile hotspot

Question 45

A business in a rural area needs internet access. What type of internet service should they consider?

Answer 45

WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider)

Question 46

A user notices high latency while using satellite internet. What is the likely cause?

Answer 46

The distance signals travel to and from the satellite

Question 47

A user wants to upgrade from DSL to a faster internet connection. What should they consider?

Answer 47

Fiber optic or cable internet

Question 48

A user's satellite internet connection drops during a storm. What is the likely cause?

Answer 48

Rain fade

Question 49

A user wants to connect to the internet using their cable TV line. What device do they need?

Answer 49

A cable modem

Question 50

A user wants to use fiber optic internet at home. What device converts the fiber signal to Ethernet?

Answer 50

ONT (Optical Network Terminal)

Question 51

A user is setting up a WISP connection. What do they need to install outside?

Answer 51

An antenna

Question 52

A user wants to use their mobile phone for internet access on their tablet. What are their options?

Answer 52

Tethering or mobile hotspot

Question 53

A company wants to connect multiple offices across a city. What type of network should they use?

Answer 53

Fiber optic (SONET ring or multi-wavelength fiber)

Question 54

A user experiences slow internet speeds on their DSL connection. What could improve their speeds?

Answer 54

Moving closer to the central office or upgrading to fiber/cable internet

Question 55

A user wants to use their phone to provide internet to their laptop and tablet simultaneously. What should they enable?

Answer 55

Mobile hotspot