220-1201 Internet Connection Types — 10 Questions

Question 1

A small office is moving to a new location and needs a dedicated, symmetrical internet connection with a guaranteed service level agreement (SLA). Which type of internet connection should be installed?

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Fiber optic. Fiber optic internet provides symmetrical speeds (same upload and download) and can offer SLAs, making it ideal for business needs. Cable and DSL typically have asymmetrical speeds and no SLA, while satellite has high latency and is not suitable for business-critical applications.

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Cable broadband

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DSL

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Satellite

Question 2

A customer is moving into a new apartment building that has a fiber optic terminal in the basement. They want the fastest possible internet. What equipment will the technician need to install inside the apartment to complete the connection?

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An Optical Network Terminal (ONT). Fiber internet requires an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to convert the optical signal to electrical signals for use by a router. A cable modem is for coax, a DSL modem is for phone lines, and a satellite modem is for satellite dishes.

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A cable modem

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A DSL modem

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A satellite modem

Question 3

A customer reports that their internet connection drops frequently during rainstorms. They have a cable modem and a wireless router. What is the most likely cause of the intermittent connection?

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The cable modem's coaxial cable connection is compromised by moisture.. Cable internet uses coaxial cables that can be susceptible to signal degradation when water enters the line, especially at connectors or splices. This is a common issue during rainstorms. DSL, fiber, and satellite are less affected by rain in this specific way, though satellite can have rain fade.

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The wireless router is overheating.

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The DSL filter is malfunctioning.

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The satellite dish is out of alignment.

Question 4

A technician is configuring a new SOHO router for a client who has a DSL internet connection. What type of cable will the technician use to connect the router to the wall jack?

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Telephone cable (RJ-11). DSL uses standard telephone cables (RJ-11) to connect to the wall jack. Coaxial (RG-6) is for cable, fiber uses a specialized connector, and Ethernet (RJ-45) is used for LAN connections or some fiber modems.

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Coaxial cable (RG-6)

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Fiber optic cable

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Ethernet cable (RJ-45)

Question 5

A user complains that their internet is slow in the evenings, especially when streaming video. They have a cable modem and a wireless router. What is the most likely cause?

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Network congestion due to many users sharing the same cable node.. Cable internet uses a shared bandwidth model where many users in the same neighborhood contend for the same local loop capacity. During peak usage times (evenings), this contention leads to slower speeds. Wireless interference, router age, or ISP throttling are less likely to cause consistent evening slowdowns.

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The wireless router is outdated.

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The ISP is throttling streaming traffic.

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Interference from other wireless networks.

Question 6

A technician is troubleshooting a satellite internet connection that has high latency and frequent disconnections. The dish is installed on a roof with a clear view of the sky. What is the most likely cause of the high latency?

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The signal has to travel a long distance to the satellite and back.. Satellite internet inherently has high latency (typically 500-800 ms) due to the long distance the signal must travel to and from the satellite in geostationary orbit. This is a fundamental characteristic, not a fault. The other options could cause disconnections but not specifically high latency.

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The satellite dish is not grounded properly.

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The modem is outdated.

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There is interference from nearby cellular towers.

Question 7

A technician is called to a home where the customer reports that their cable internet works fine, but the TV service has pixelated channels. The technician suspects a signal issue. What is the most appropriate tool to measure the signal strength and quality on the coaxial line?

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A cable tester (signal level meter). A cable tester (specifically a signal level meter or spectrum analyzer) can measure signal strength, SNR, and other parameters on coaxial cables used for cable internet and TV. A tone generator is for tracing wires, a multimeter is for electrical measurements, and an OTDR is for fiber optic cables.

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A tone generator and probe

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A multimeter

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An optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)

Question 8

A technician is setting up internet for a rural home that is 5 miles from the nearest town. The home has no cable TV or phone line. Which internet connection type is most feasible?

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Satellite. Satellite internet is available almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky, making it ideal for rural areas without wired infrastructure. Cable, DSL, and fiber all require physical infrastructure that may not reach remote locations.

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Cable broadband

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DSL

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Fiber optic

Question 9

A company is deploying a new branch office in a location where no wired internet is available. They need a reliable connection with moderate speed and low latency for VoIP and video conferencing. Which technology should they consider?

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Fixed wireless (e.g., point-to-point microwave). Fixed wireless (using point-to-point or point-to-multipoint antennas) can provide reliable, low-latency connections in areas without wired infrastructure, often using licensed or unlicensed spectrum. Satellite has high latency, cellular can be inconsistent, and dial-up is too slow.

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Satellite internet

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Cellular 4G/5G hotspot

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Dial-up

Question 10

A user reports that their internet connection is extremely slow, and they notice the modem's 'DSL' light is blinking. They have a DSL connection. What does the blinking DSL light indicate?

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The modem is trying to establish a DSL sync.. A blinking DSL light typically indicates that the modem is trying to synchronize with the ISP's DSLAM. This can be due to line noise, distance issues, or a faulty filter. A solid light means sync is established. The other options are not standard indicators for a DSL sync light.

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The modem is receiving data.

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The modem is not connected to the phone line.

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The modem has a firmware error.