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Unit 1 The Online World

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Lesson 9 Data Exchange

(Student Book B Pg 11 - 14)

Starter What is the role of a CODEC? What is a CODEC another name for?
compress data to allow faster transmission and decompresses when received data

1. Explain what VoIP stands for and how it works.

voice over internet protocol this helps you to transfer sound over the internet it compresses
the video message to send it through the internet then decompress it when you get to the receiver it
decompresses it
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2. There are three transmission modes used in communication, these are shown in the diagram below.
Explain what each is and how it operates.

Transmission Mode

Description

Simplex

Communication going one way

Half Duplex

Duplex (Full Duplex)

Walkie talkie only one person can speak at one time

To signals going back and forth at the same time

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3. The table below shows the main transmission methods that are used. Complete the table to find out
the key details, benefits and limitations of each.

Wired
Type
Cable used

UTP / STP

Coaxial

Fibre Optic

Infrared

Microwave

Satellite

Max Speed
Max Distance
Benefits

Limitations

Example of use

Wireless
Type
Cable used

Max Speed
Max Distance
Benefits

Limitations

Example of use

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Plenary How many geostationary satellites are there in orbit and what do they provide?
600 they are antenas that can receive data and transfer it to your phone

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