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FC0-U61 · Question #209

Which of the following data connections can span the FARTHEST distance?

The correct answer is C. Satellite. Satellite connections are capable of spanning the farthest distances among the given options due to their use of orbital communication technology.

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Question

Which of the following data connections can span the FARTHEST distance?

Options

  • AWiFi
  • BDial-up
  • CSatellite
  • DCable

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    88% (44)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

Satellite connections are capable of spanning the farthest distances among the given options due to their use of orbital communication technology.

AWiFi

WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) connections are typically limited to local area networks, covering distances of only a few hundred meters at most.

BDial-up

Dial-up internet uses existing telephone lines, which can cover long distances as part of a global network, but the dial-up connection itself refers to the method of access rather than the inherent maximum span of the communication medium.

CSatelliteCorrect

Satellite internet connections utilize satellites in Earth's orbit, which can relay signals over vast geographical distances, making them suitable for providing internet access to remote and widespread areas across continents or oceans. This direct line-of-sight communication with an orbiting satellite allows for unparalleled reach compared to terrestrial options.

DCable

Cable internet relies on physical coaxial or fiber optic cables laid across land, which are limited by the extent of the installed infrastructure, typically serving urban and suburban areas.

Concept tested: Data connection types and range

Source: https://www.itu.int/ITU-R/go/newslog/en/satellite-broadband-the-only-way-to-bridge-the-digital-divide

Topics

#Network connectivity#Satellite communication#Distance limitations

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