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Internet Connection Types practice questions

Practise identifying and comparing DSL, cable, fiber, satellite, and cellular internet connections for the 220-1201 exam.

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What the exam tests

What to know about Internet Connection Types

This topic tests your ability to compare and contrast DSL, cable, fiber, satellite, and cellular internet connection types.

Identify characteristics of DSL, cable, fiber, and satellite connections

Compare speeds and reliability of different internet connection types

Recognize appropriate use cases for each connection type

Understand limitations like distance, weather, and bandwidth caps

Why learners struggle

Why Internet Connection Types questions are commonly missed

Learners often confuse the technical specifications and use cases of different internet connection types. The exam requires precise recall of speed ranges, media types, and limitations.

·DSL vs cable — phone line vs coax cable
·Fiber vs cable — symmetrical vs asymmetrical speeds
·Satellite vs DSL — latency vs distance limits
·Cellular vs satellite — mobility vs fixed location
·Speed tiers — Mbps vs Gbps confusion
·Connection media — copper vs fiber vs wireless

Watch out for

Common Internet Connection Types exam traps

▸Confusing DSL with cable — DSL uses phone lines, cable uses coax
▸Assuming fiber is always faster than cable in all scenarios
▸Forgetting satellite has high latency and data caps
▸Mixing up cellular generations (4G vs 5G) with connection types

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Internet Connection Types questions

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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?

Trap 1: Cable broadband

Cable broadband is typically asymmetrical and does not offer guaranteed SLAs.

Trap 2: DSL

DSL is distance-sensitive and asymmetrical, and rarely includes an SLA.

Trap 3: Satellite

Satellite has high latency and no SLA, making it unsuitable for business use.

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A
Cable broadband
Why wrong: Cable broadband is typically asymmetrical and does not offer guaranteed SLAs.
B
DSL
Why wrong: DSL is distance-sensitive and asymmetrical, and rarely includes an SLA.
C
Fiber optic
Fiber optic provides symmetrical speeds and can be provisioned with an SLA for business customers.
D
Satellite
Why wrong: Satellite has high latency and no SLA, making it unsuitable for business use.

Internet Connection Types practice questions

What to know about Internet Connection Types

Why Internet Connection Types questions are commonly missed

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Internet Connection Types questions

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

A company is deploying VoIP phones and needs a connection with low latency and consistent speeds. They are choosing between cable broadband and fiber-optic. Which factor makes fiber the better choice?

A technician is troubleshooting a DSL connection that keeps disconnecting. The modem shows the DSL light blinking. After checking the phone line, they find a filter is missing on a nearby phone handset. How does this cause the issue?

A client in a dense urban apartment building wants internet service but cannot install a satellite dish due to HOA rules. They have a phone line but no cable TV outlet. Which connection type is most practical and cost-effective?

A user reports that their internet connection drops out frequently, especially during rainstorms. They have a dish mounted on their roof. Which connection type are they most likely using?

A technician is configuring a new router for a client who has a fiber-optic internet connection. Which type of interface is most likely used to connect the router to the ISP's ONT (Optical Network Terminal)?

A customer reports that their new rural cabin has no cable TV or phone line, but they need a reliable internet connection for remote work. Which connection type would provide the most consistent service without requiring a wired infrastructure?

A small business is moving to a new office that already has a fiber-optic termination point installed. They need the fastest symmetrical speeds for cloud-based applications. Which internet connection type should they choose?

A home user complains that their internet is extremely slow during peak evening hours, but speed tests show fast results late at night. They have a cable modem connection. What is the most likely cause of this issue?

A client in a rural area has a cellular hotspot for internet but experiences frequent slowdowns. They want a more stable option that does not rely on wired infrastructure. Which technology should a technician recommend?

An IT manager is comparing cable broadband and fiber-optic for a new office. They need the lowest possible latency for real-time financial trading applications. Which connection type should they choose, and why?

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