Wired communications technology
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does wired technology carry data through physical cable?
2. Is wired technology generally more reliable than wireless?
3. Can wired devices move freely around a room without cables?
4. Is Ethernet an example of wired technology?
5. Does installing wired cabling typically cost more effort than wireless setup?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Wired technology | AWired setup | |
| 2Ethernet | BCarries data through physical cable between fixed points | |
| 3High reliability and speed | CA common wired networking standard using cable | |
| 4No mobility, fixed installation cost | DWrong - wired technology requires a physical cable connection | |
| 5Wired technology lets devices roam freely without cables | EWrong - wired connections are generally more reliable and faster | |
| 6Wired connections are less reliable than wireless | FWired connection |
C
Definitions
Wired communications technology
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Wired technology uses physical _____
2.
Wired connections are highly ________
3.
Ethernet cables provide fast ______
4.
Wired setups need physical ____________
5.
Wired devices cannot move ______
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Wired uses radio waves
B
It uses physical cable
C
It connects two points
Question 2
A
Wired offers no reliability
B
It carries data via cable
C
It has fixed connections
Question 3
A
Wired cable carries data
B
It offers low speed
C
It requires installation
Question 4
A
Ethernet is a wired standard
B
It offers unreliable service
C
It uses physical cable
Question 5
A
Wired connections use cable
B
They offer high speed
C
They move freely without cable
Answer Key
Wired communications technology
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
A — Yes
Q3
A — No
Q4
B — Yes
Q5
B — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Wired technology → Carries data through physical cable between fixed points
Q2
Ethernet → A common wired networking standard using cable
Q3
High reliability and speed → Wired connection
Q4
No mobility, fixed installation cost → Wired setup
Q5
Wired technology lets devices roam freely without cables → Wrong - wired technology requires a physical cable connection
Q6
Wired connections are less reliable than wireless → Wrong - wired connections are generally more reliable and faster
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Wired communications technology — Technology that carries data through physical cable between fixed connection points, offering high speed and reliability but no mobility.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Wired technology uses physical cableQ2
Wired connections are highly reliableQ3
Ethernet cables provide fast speedsQ4
Wired setups need physical installationQ5
Wired devices cannot move freelySection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Wired technology uses physical cable, not radio waves - that's wireless.
Q2
A — Wired technology is known for high reliability, not a lack of it.
Q3
B — Wired technology typically offers high speed, not low speed.
Q4
B — Ethernet, like other wired tech, is known for reliable service.
Q5
C — Wired connections cannot move freely - they need a physical cable.