Subject

    Computer Science

    Topic

    Computer Fundamental

    Which statement correctly distinguishes a modem from a codec?

    a)
    They are always the same device
    b)
    A modem only stores files
    c)
    A codec only routes packets
    d)
    A modem modulates/demodulates a communication carrier, while a codec encodes/decodes media or data representations

    Explanation

    A modem is associated with modulation and demodulation of communication signals, whereas a codec encodes and decodes data representations such as audio or video.

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