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220-1101 · Question #152

Which of the following Internet connection types provides the highest bandwidth speeds?

The correct answer is A. Cable. Among the given options, cable internet typically provides the highest bandwidth speeds due to its advanced coaxial cable infrastructure and evolving DOCSIS standards.

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Question

Which of the following Internet connection types provides the highest bandwidth speeds?

Options

  • ACable
  • BISDN
  • CDSL
  • DSatellite

How the community answered

(61 responses)
  • A
    89% (54)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    7% (4)

Why each option

Among the given options, cable internet typically provides the highest bandwidth speeds due to its advanced coaxial cable infrastructure and evolving DOCSIS standards.

ACableCorrect

Cable internet utilizes coaxial cables and advanced technologies like DOCSIS, which offer significantly higher bandwidth capacity compared to DSL, ISDN, or satellite, enabling much faster download and upload speeds, often reaching gigabit levels.

BISDN

ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is an older digital telephony technology that provides very limited bandwidth, typically maxing out at 128 kbps, making it much slower than modern internet options.

CDSL

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) uses existing twisted-pair telephone lines and offers faster speeds than dial-up or ISDN, but generally provides lower bandwidth compared to modern cable or fiber optic connections.

DSatellite

Satellite internet provides coverage in remote areas but typically suffers from high latency and generally offers lower consistent speeds compared to cable internet in areas where both are available.

Concept tested: Internet connection types and speeds

Topics

#Internet connection types#Bandwidth#Networking technologies#Cable internet

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