In addition, some of the materials used in IQ tests may be totally foreign to certain cultures, thus creating inequalities and biases. It is interesting to note that IQ scores have increased so much over the 20th century that most of today's test takers would be considered 'geniuses' by 1900 standards.
Digital subscriber line (DSL; originally digital subscriber loop) is a family of technologies that are used to transmit digital data over telephone lines.
Telephone Lines. When you connect to the Internet, you might connect through a regular modem, through a local-area network connection in your office, through a cable modem or through a digital subscriber line (DSL) connection. DSL is a very high-speed connection that uses the same wires as a regular telephone line. Here are some advantages of DSL: 1  You can leave your Internet connection open and still use the phone line for voice calls. 2  The speed is much higher than a regular modem. 3  DSL doesn't necessarily require new wiring; it can use the phone line you already have.