Question

limitations of the telegraph
what problems with the telegraph did people most likely have? choose three correct answers.
it required an experienced operator.
it could only be used to send money.
it took weeks or months to send messages.
it did not transmit voices.
it required a special code.
it could only be used by the military.

Explanation:

1. "It required an experienced operator": Telegraph operation needed knowledge of Morse code, so an experienced operator was necessary.
2. "It did not transmit voices": Telegraph used coded signals (Morse code), not voice transmission.
3. "It required a special code": Telegraph relied on Morse code, a special code, to send messages.

Other options are incorrect: "It could only be used to send money" is wrong (telegraph sent messages); "It took weeks or months to send messages" is wrong (telegraph was faster than mail, messages sent quickly); "It could only be used by the military" is wrong (telegraph was used by businesses, individuals, etc. too).

Answer:

• It required an experienced operator
• It did not transmit voices
• It required a special code