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Question 1

What piece of hardware did dial-up internet users need to convert digital data into audio signals?

Answer

Modem

A modem was essential for dial-up internet, as it converted digital computer data into analog audio signals that could travel over standard telephone lines.

Question 2

What was a major limitation of using dial-up internet on a standard telephone line?

Answer

It prevented simultaneous voice calls

Because dial-up used the same line as your phone, you could not talk on the phone and surf the web at the same time.

Question 3

Before they were used for music, what were cassette tapes originally designed to be used for?

Answer

Voice dictation

While they became a staple for music, cassette tapes were initially developed for the simple purpose of recording spoken voice dictation.

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