Cambridge Technical in IT 1.1.4

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  • Created on: 30-09-21 15:14
coaxial wire.
ADV/DIS
Used prior to the development of twisted pair. TV companies also use this type of wire.

Cost of cable is cheap.
higher bandwidth.

Bulkier and more expensive.
Easier to hack into.
still susceptible to EMI.
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Twisted pair.
ADV/DIS
Cheapest wire
very easy to install and handle.

lower bandwidth
more susceptible to EMI
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Fibre optic
Not affected by EMI
Thinner and lighter than copper

More expensive than copper network
less coverage.
3 of 8
infrared
ADV/DIS
very secure
Cheaper than other wired and wireless options.
easy to detect if someone was trying to intercept.

Needs line of sight
Certain amount of range needed.
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Bluetooth
ADV/DIS
Hands free if in a car
Doesn't require "line of sight"
Can auto sense

Anyone can connect to your device even if you don't know them.
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NFC (near field communication)
ADV/DIS
More power efficient.
make contactless payments

No security
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Wifi
ADV/DIS
Mobility
Flexibility
Cheap
easy to use
compatibility

Security
reliability
speed
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Mobile Data
ADV/DIS
Excellent mobility
Ready access to apps and services
always stay updated with surroundings.

Comes at a cost.
offers less data rate compared to wired networks such as fiber optics.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Twisted pair.
ADV/DIS

Back

Cheapest wire
very easy to install and handle.

lower bandwidth
more susceptible to EMI

Card 3

Front

Fibre optic

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

infrared
ADV/DIS

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Bluetooth
ADV/DIS

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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