Power places and networks Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Conflict/Critical Theory - Answer- -Theoretical framework that assumes that society is held together by power and oppression. -Views groups in society as engaged in continuous power struggle or conflict -Conflict may take form of politics, litigation, and negotiations. People who have more political, economic, and social resources have more privileges than those who do not have these resources. -Helps to explain social change, but does not explain social stability. Also doesn't explain soci...

Cisco 1 Exam 148 Questions with Verified Answers In which year was Cisco incorporated? a. 1974 b. 1984 c. 1990 d. 1993 - CORRECT ANSWER b. 1984 Cisco's networking product lines include: a. Routers b. Switches c. Networking Management Software d. Internet Devices e. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER e. All of the above Broadly speaking, what are Cisco's three main market segments? a. Geographic, Demographic, Behavioral b. Large Enterprises and Public Sector, Service Pr...

Sociological Imagination - Answer- the ability to connect the most basic, intimate aspects of an individual's life to seemingly impersonal and remote historical forces. Verstehen - Answer- German; understanding. The concept of Verstehen forms the object of inquiry for interpretive sociology-- to study how social actors understand their actions and the social world through experience. Double Consciousness - Answer- two behavioral scripts, one for moving through the world and the other inco...

Sport is - "an institutionalized competitive activity involving two or more opponents and stressing physical exertion by serious competitors who represent or are part of formally organized associations" (Nixon, 1984, p. 13). "a competitive activity involving at least two competitors, requiring physical skill, following formal rules, and occurring within a formal organizational framework" (LeUnes, 2008, p. 5). Sport represents - "well-established, officially governed competitive phy...

What is unique about WDM - PON ? - correct answerWDM-PON deployed in a greenfield system allows each subscriber to get their own designated wavelength. What is the main benefit of deploying WDM technology? - correct answerIt will increase the capacity of the existing fiber networks tenfold without adding any more fiber. How are optical splitters used in the forward path? - correct answerAs passive branching devices that divide an optical signal across multiple output fibers. What is the...

Sociological Imagination - Answer- the ability to connect the most basic, intimate aspects of an individuals life to seemingly impersonal and remote historical forces. Ability to see the connections between our personal experience and the larger forces of history The Chicago School - Answer- the emergence of American sociology was characterize by (focused empirical research) , applied perspective, and was best embodied by what came to be referred as "Chicago School) named for many of its pro...

Ncti 2-3 100% SOLUTION 2023//2024 What is the difference between the FTTN and FTTC topologies? - ANSWER An FTTC is allowed a smaller number of RF amplifiers between the optical fiber and the customer premises. What are the three categories of the fiber-optic cable used to identify the location of the fiber in the network? - ANSWER Truck, branch, and drop Which type of fiber topology used in a PON places the PON splitters at the headend while providing one designated fiber for every ...

Field tech 2-3 Final Questions and Answers 2023 What is unique about WDM - PON ? WDM-PON deployed in a greenfield system allows each subscriber to get their own designated wavelength. What is the main benefit of deploying WDM technology? It will increase the capacity of the existing fiber networks tenfold without adding any more fiber. How are optical splitters used in the forward path? As passive branching devices that divide an optical signal across multiple output fibers. ...

Path to Field Tech I and II (to advance to FT III) Questions and Answers 2023 What is one reason why broadband cable operators install fiber-optic cable in stages instead of changing the infrastructure all at once? HFC network architectures have been developed to enable broadband cable operators to make a gradual, or staged, transition to an all fiber-optic cable infrastructure. Which fiber-to-the-x topology has amplifiers in the coaxial cable portion of the network? Additional RF ampl...

Migration Movement of people from one place to another Why does migration occur? -Better Healthcare -Flee violence or war -Famines -Better Education -Climate Change related problems e.g. drought and flooding. -Better Quality of Life -Better Services (healthcare) -Better Jobs (economic migrant) -Family Reunification -Retirement -Housing -Better Farmland -Extreme weather (natural hazards) -Poverty Top 5 Immigrant Host Countries 1. USA (48 million - 12 million Mexican) 2. German...