Chapter 3 (Physical Layer)

TUTORIAL

1. Describe the three types of data flows, and discuss why some are applicable in some situations
and vice versa.
2. Describe three types of guided media. Give an example, describe what it looks like and how it
works, and why it might be used in a scenario of a network.
3. Describe four types of radiated media. Give an example, describe what it looks like and how it
works, and why it might be used in a scenario of a network.
4. What is the term used to describe the placing of two or more signals on a single circuit?
5. What is the purpose of multiplexing? How does it work? Multiplexing usually is done in multiples
of _______ ? Of the different types of multiplexing, what distinguishes

a. Frequency division multiplexing (FDM)? (describe and draw a sketch of this)

b. Time division multiplexing (TDM)? (describe and draw a sketch of this)

c. Statistical time division multiplexing (STDM)? (describe and draw a sketch of this)

d. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)? (describe)

6. Under what circumstances would you use a microwave circuit rather than a satellite circuit?
7. Explain two reasons why the use of twisted pair cable is becoming more common than the use of
coax cable?
8. How does analog data differ from digital data?
9. Explain why most networks are now digital. Why is digital transmission superior to analog? Give
five reasons.

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