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A2.3 Data transmissionsA2.3.2

Types of media for data transmission

Compare types of media for data transmission

SL + HL≈ 45 minCommand term: ComparePremium

In this lesson

  • How twisted pair cable, fibre optic cable and wireless transmission carry data
  • Their advantages and disadvantages
  • Comparing them on bandwidth, installation, cost, range, interference, attenuation, reliability and security

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What's inside

  1. LearnThree ways to carry bits
  2. LearnWords used to compare media
  3. LearnComparing the media
  4. LabBuild the link
  5. CheckChoose the medium
  6. CheckQuick check
  7. ExamWorked exam answer
  8. ReviewMistakes examiners see
  9. Exam practiceExam-style questions

Ends with 5 exam-style questions worth 14 marks, with a self-marking markscheme.