Question
In 1901, the first transatlantic wireless signal was broadcast. Developed and marketed by Italian inventor and engineer Guglielmo Marconi, Marconi radios (wireless telegraph technology) had many benefits, including ending the isolation of ocean travel and, for example, saving the lives of the approximately 700 Titanic survivors (more lifeboats would have saved the other 1,500 passengers, but that’s another issue).
The wireless telegraph brought its own set of problems, however. Which of the following statements identifies the major issue faced with the advent of the wireless telegraph?
A The wireless telegraph required someone who was highly trained to operate it, and unfortunately there were not enough people trained to meet the demand.
B Messages sent through the wireless telegraph were very expensive, and only the wealthy could afford to pay the high prices for the convenience.
C The early wireless telegraph was highly controlled by the United States government, and it was only allowed to be used in activities related to war and and national security.
D The messages had to pass through public air space, and ownership and regulation of the airwaves had yet to be determined.
This question is taken from BSCom 100 – Introduction to Communication » Summer 2023 » Week 1 Summative Assessment
