Wired Connections - Word Drop

Wired connections send data through a physical medium such as a copper ______. The data is carried from one device to another as electrical ______. The ______ of a connection is how quickly data can be sent along it. Wired connections are usually faster than wireless ones.

The ______ of a wired connection is the maximum distance over which data can be sent. Cables made from ______ use light and can carry data much further than copper cable, so they suit long distance connections.

Wired connections have very low ______, which is the delay before data starts to transfer. Because the signal travels directly along the cable, this delay is short, which is important for real-time applications.

The ______ of a connection is the maximum amount of data it can carry at once. This is usually greater on a wired connection than on a wireless one. A wired connection is far less affected by ______, which is unwanted noise that disrupts a signal. Its speed therefore stays ______.