Question

Check if each descriptor applies to signals which are either analog or digital.

Digital
Analog
information broken into numbered pieces to reassemble faster


can transmit information faster


unlimited amount of information


has limited amount of information


uses codes, such as binary and morse


sends continuous wave signals


sends discrete wave pulse signals

Answer 1

Here are the applicability of each descriptor to signals categorized as either analog or digital:

1. **Information broken into numbered pieces to reassemble faster**
- **Digital**: This applies to digital signals as they can be broken into discrete packets.

2. **Can transmit information faster**
- **Digital**: Digital signals often allow for higher transmission speeds, especially over networks.

3. **Unlimited amount of information**
- **Analog**: In theory, analog signals can carry a continuous range of values, but practically, they can be subject to noise and distortion.

4. **Has limited amount of information**
- **Digital**: Digital signals are limited by their bit rate and bit depth, meaning they can only represent a finite amount of information.

5. **Uses codes, such as binary and Morse**
- **Digital**: Digital signals use binary code and various encoding methods to represent information.

6. **Sends continuous wave signals**
- **Analog**: Analog signals are continuous and can represent information as varying frequencies and amplitudes.

7. **Sends discrete wave pulse signals**
- **Digital**: Digital signals are characterized by discrete values (on/off, or pulse signals) rather than continuous waves.

In summary:
- Digital: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7
- Analog: 3, 6