DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions.
1. What does the term "asynchronous" mean?
2. If you are told that the communications format is "N-8-1", what does that mean?
3. If you have a 56K modem, how fast (in bits/sec) can data be transferred with good line conditions?
4. A 56K modem protocol commonly recognized is V_____ ?
5. T / F It is possible to flash an older X2 or K56flex modem to support V90.
6. Explain what a "WinModem" is. How can you tell if a modem is a WinModem? What type of modem would you rather have, a WinModem or a hardware based modem?
7. How do you disable call waiting on a phone line?
8. What does the "," (comma) character do when it is included in the dialing string?
9. List 3 types of broadband internet connections.
Type Typical Download speeds Typical Upload speeds 1.
2.
3.
10. Cable modem service is a "shared" service, whereas DSL service is not. What does this mean?
11. What is the difference between DirectPC (Dial-Up) and DirectPC (Satellite Return)?
12. What does Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) allow you to do?
13. What needs to be done to secure your PC from hackers attacking through the internet?