UP High Court RO / ARO 07 Jan 2022 Shift 2

The method of internet access that requires a phone line, but offers faster access speeds than dial-up is the ______ connection.

Verified Answer
A. cable access/केबल एसेस (पहुँच)
B. satellite access/उपग्रह एसेस (पहुँच)
C. fiber-optic service/फाइबर ओपटिक सेवा
D. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) / डिजिटल उपभोक्ता पंक्ति

Explanation:

The question describes an internet access method characterized by two key features: it requires a phone line, and it offers faster speeds than dial-up. Option A, 'Cable access', utilizes coaxial cables, typically the same infrastructure used for cable television, not traditional telephone lines. Option B, 'Satellite access', uses a satellite dish to communicate with a satellite in orbit. While some early satellite internet systems might have used a phone line for the return path, the primary data transmission does not rely on it in the way DSL does. Option C, 'Fiber-optic service' (Fiber to the Home/FTTH), uses optical fiber cables to deliver internet, which is distinct from the copper telephone lines. Option D, 'Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)' technology, is specifically designed to provide high-speed internet access over standard copper telephone lines. Unlike dial-up, DSL allows for simultaneous voice calls and provides a much faster, always-on connection, fulfilling both conditions mentioned in the question. Therefore, DSL is the correct connection type that uses a phone line and is faster than dial-up.