Which Transmission Medium Transmits Data the Fastest

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

• A) Twisted-pair cable
• B) Coaxial cable
• C) Wireless
• D) Fiber-optic cable

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Definitions:

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)

Government bonds whose principal value is adjusted based on changes in the inflation rate, protecting investors from inflation.

Consumer Price Index

An index that measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households, often used as a measure of inflation.

Inflation-Adjusted

Refers to figures or financial metrics that have been altered to reflect inflation's effects, presenting a more accurate picture of real value or purchasing power.

Money Market

A segment of the financial market in which financial instruments with high liquidity and very short maturities are traded.