220-801 · Question #169
Joe would like an Internet connection that is always on, stable, and not influenced by atmospheric conditions. Which of the following Internet connection types would BEST meet Joe's requirements?
The correct answer is D. Cable. Cable Internet uses coaxial cable infrastructure (the same physical plant as cable TV) and provides an always-on broadband connection that is not affected by weather or atmospheric conditions. Dial-up is not always-on and requires a phone call to connect. A mobile hotspot…
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Joe would like an Internet connection that is always on, stable, and not influenced by atmospheric conditions. Which of the following Internet connection types would BEST meet Joe's requirements?
Options
- ADial-up
- BMobile Hotspot
- CSatellite
- DCable
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A7% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (36)
Explanation
Cable Internet uses coaxial cable infrastructure (the same physical plant as cable TV) and provides an always-on broadband connection that is not affected by weather or atmospheric conditions. Dial-up is not always-on and requires a phone call to connect. A mobile hotspot relies on cellular radio signals which can be degraded by buildings, distance from towers, and network congestion. Satellite Internet is highly susceptible to atmospheric interference - rain fade, cloud cover, and latency caused by the long signal travel distance to geostationary orbit all make it unstable and weather-dependent. Cable best satisfies all three of Joe's requirements.
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