Define the term networking and suggest three possible benefits of a communications network for a business organization.

1. Describe the types of physical hardware used for transmitting data across telecommunications channels and indicate the benefits and drawbacks of coaxial and fibre optic communications hardware.

2. Define the term networking and suggest three possible benefits of a communications network for a business organization.

1. Describe the difference between wire-based and wireless communications channels and suggest five possible services offered to a typical business organization via these communications channels.

2. Outline two ways in which telephone and telecommunications organizations can increase the transmission capacity of their telecommunications technology.