Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a modem?

Convert data into digital signals
Send data to a printer
Connect computers to each other
Store information on a computer

The correct answer is: Convert data into digital signals

A modem's main purpose is to convert digital data into analog signals, and vice versa, in order to facilitate communication between devices. It does this by sending and receiving data over a communication line or channel, typically between a computer and a phone line. Option B is incorrect because modems do not send data directly to printers, that is the job of the computer's operating system. Option C is incorrect because while modems can be used to connect computers to each other, that is not their primary purpose. Finally, option D is incorrect because modems do not store information, that is the role of a storage device such as a hard drive or flash drive.