Which computer hardware device used to convert data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium? Select the best answer…
Which computer hardware device used to convert data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium? Select the best answer out of the given options.
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Correct answer: (A) Modem
Explanation
A modem (modulator-demodulator) converts digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines and converts them back at the receiver. Switches, hubs and repeaters handle signals that stay digital.