WAEC Commerce 2002 Question 38

Question 38

Communication

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the use of teleprinters in communication?

  1. A.Transmission speed is slow
  2. B.Pictures cannot be transmitted
  3. C.Transmission quality is poor
  4. D.It cannot transmit during bad weather
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Pictures cannot be transmitted)

Explanation

A teleprinter (telex) sends only typed text, not pictures.