MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER NETWORKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is coaxial cable used for?
A
Transmitting TV and Broadband signals
B
Connecting LANs
C
Connecting WANs
D
Connecting clients to a server
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Coaxial cable is used as a transmission line for radio frequency signals. Its applications include feedlines connecting radio transmitters and receivers to their antennas, computer network (e.g., Ethernet) connections, digital audio (S/PDIF), and distribution of cable television signals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coaxial cable is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference. It is primarily used by cable TV companies to connect their satellite antenna facilities to customer homes and businesses.

Detailed explanation-3: -In hybrid fiber/coaxial-cable networks, optical fiber is used from the headend to the optical node, but coaxial cable delivers the broadband signal to individual users. Coaxial cable is constructed of a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric material and a shield, typically aluminum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Television: Coaxial cable used for television would be 75 Ohm and RG-6 coaxial cable. Internet: Coaxial cables are also used for carrying internet signals, RG-6 cables are used for this.

Detailed explanation-5: -Coaxial cable is commonly used by cable operators, telephone companies, and internet providers worldwide to convey data, video, and voice communications to customers.

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