Understanding the Basics: Data and Telecommunications Primer Notes

Concepts and Definitions:

What is the difference between an analog signal and a digital signal?

How is a voice signal transmitted?

How is a data signal transmitted?

Across technologies, what are some key determining factors to explore to be sure I'm selecting the "right" technology?

Telecommunications Services:

What services are available over copper wire?

What services are available over fiber optic cable?

How does cellular service work?

How does satellite work and where is it available?

Data Communications Services:

What services are available that can combine voice and data?

What connectivity options are there for Wide Area Networks (WANs)?

Explain how a Virtual Private Network (VPN) works and when you should use it?

What kind of internet services are available and to what locations?