Computer Applications
What is modem?
- A technology that allows devices to interface with Internet.
- A small box that connects your devices to the Internet using cables.
- A wireless technology that allows the exchange of data between different devices.
- None of the above
Answer
A small box that connects your devices to the Internet using cables.
Reason — A modem is a small box that connects our devices to the Internet using cables. It converts data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium such as telephone or radio and vice versa.
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