What kind of transmission medium is most appropriate to carry data in a…
2023
What kind of transmission medium is most appropriate to carry data in a computer network that is exposed to electrical interference?
- A.
Unshielded twisted pair
- B.
Optical fiber
- C.
Coaxial cable
- D.
More than one of the above
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: B
In environments with electrical interference (EMI/RFI), the best transmission medium is Optical fiber.
It uses light instead of electrical signals
Immune to electromagnetic interference
Provides:
High speed
Long distance communication
High reliability