Local and Global Telecommunications Networks Are Rapidly Converting to Digital

question 110

Multiple Choice

Local and global telecommunications networks are rapidly converting to digital transmission technologies. Digital technology provides all of the following benefits over analog technology except:

• A) Much lower error rates
• B) Equivalent transmission speeds
• C) Movement of larger amounts of information
• D) Greater economy

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Definitions:

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Costs

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