1. BAIT1003 IT Fundamentals
Tutorial 8 (Telecommunications)
1. Define the term computer communications?
2. List and explain the basic communication components.
3. Clearly explain the following communication devices.
i.
MODEM
ii.
Routers
iii. Switches
4. Compare and contrast the following terms.
i.
Dial- up vs Dedicated line
ii.
Physical transmission media vs Wireless transmission media
iii. 3G vs 4G
5. What is fiber-optic cable? Give TWO (2) advantages and disadvantages.
6. Illustrates a sending request over the internet using a communication channel.