Section B [57 marks]
Question 2
Explain the concepts crosstalk as used in internet and WAN telecommunications.
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Question 3
Name two transmission impairments in wireless transmission
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Question 4
4.1 The maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a given communication path, or
channel, under given conditions, is referred to as the channel capacity. Mention four factors
that affect channel capacity.
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4.2 What the three causes signal degradation and bit errors between signal received and signal
transmitted?
[3]
Question 5
5.1 Why must a satellite have distinct uplink and downlink frequencies?
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5.2 What factors determine antenna gain?
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5.3 What is the primary cause of signal loss in satellite communications?
[2]
Question 6
6.1 Define multiplexing.
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6.2 If the analog signals are multiplexed, then it is referred to as analog multiplexing. Similarly, if
the digital signals are multiplexed, then it is referred to as digital multiplexing. From the types
of multiplexing below, choose whether they are part of analog or digital multiplexing. [4]
Frequency Division Multiplexing
Synchronous Time Division Multiplexing
Asynchronous Time Division Multiplexing
Wavelength Division Multiplexing
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