COMPUTER NETWORKING

PHYSICAL LAYER AND TRANSMISSION MEDIA

TRANSMISSION MEDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of transmission media doesn’t require a physical connection between devices?
A
Guided transmission media
B
Wireless transmission media
C
Digital transmission media
D
Optical transmission media
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unguided Transmission Media. Also known as unbounded or wireless media, they help in transmitting electromagnetic signals without using a physical medium. Here, air is the medium. There is no physical connectivity between transmitter and receiver.

Detailed explanation-2: -Guided Media This kind of transmission media is also known as wired otherwise bounded media. In this type, the signals can be transmitted directly & restricted in a thin path through physical links. The main features of guided media mainly include secure, high-speed, and used in small distances.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of wireless transmission media used in communications include infrared, broadcast radio, cellular radio, microwaves, and communications satellites.

Detailed explanation-4: -Twisted Pair Cable. Twisted pair cables have been around for a long time. Coaxial Cables. The coaxial cables have a central copper conductor, surrounded by an insulating layer, a conducting shield, and the outermost plastic sheath. Optical Fibers. Wireless or Unguided Transmission Media. 25-Jan-2022

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