2) Define bandwidth. According to the text, how is bandwidth typically measured ? According to the instructor, what is this more correctly known as ?)
3) What is latency ? How does this relate to cable segment lengths and segment interconnection ?
4) Distinguish between EMI and RFI.
5) What is cable cladding ? Distinguish between plenum rated and non-plenum rated cladding ? For where did this name for the rating arise ?
6) Compare and contrast baseband and broadband transmissions.
7) Explain the basic makeup of coaxial cable. Distinguish between 10Base2 and 10Base5 coaxial cable.
8) Explain the basic makeup of twisted pair cable. Distinguish between UTP and STP.
9) What is 10BaseT ? What are the limitations of this type of cable ?
10) List and explain the seven standard categories of UTP. Which is commonly used for a computer network today ? Which cannot be used for computer networks ?
11) Compare and contrast RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectors.
12) List several differences between fiber-optic cable and copper (coaxial and twisted pair) cables.
13) List and distinguish between several different types of fiber optic connectors.
14) List and explain at least five criteria to be used when selecting the appropriate cable type to use in a computer network.
15) Give an overview of the basics rules for managing and installing cables in a commercial building.
16) List several applications for wireless networking technologies.
17) List and explain the three primary categories into which wireless components can be utilized in a computer network.
18) In terms of wireless networks, distinguish between a transceiver and an access point device.
19) What frequencies are most commonly used in wireless data communication ? How are the frequencies measured (in what units) ? What are the ranges ?
20) In terms of wireless networks, compare and contrast infrared and laser technologies.
21) In terms of wireless networks, compare and contrast narrowband single-frequency and spread-spectrum radio technologies.
22) Compare and contrast the IEEE 802.11 and the IEEE 802.16 standards.
23) Distinguish between terrestrial microwaves and satellite microwave. Define the term geosynchronous and explain it's relevance to microwave transmissions.