Telecommunication, satellite and transmission

According to the passage, which of the following is an example of “modern” technological channel noise: (i) Persistent ringing of the telephone (ii) Static on the radio (iii) Effect of solar activity on satellite transmission:

1. (i) only
2. (i) and (ii) only
3. (iii) only
4. (ii) and (iii)

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has its headquarters at:

1. Berlin
2. Geneva
3. Paris
4. New York

Burner is a device to convert digital signals to:

1. analog signal disc
2. broadband carrier
3. optical laser disc
4. video switcher

The volume of information that can be transmitted through a communications medium or link is referred to as:

1. memory
2. power
3. bandwidth
4. amplitude

Identify the correct chronological order of:

1. cable, video, satellite, e-mail
2. satellite, cable, video, e-mail
3. e-mail, cable, satellite, video
4. cable, video, e-mail, satellite

The signals through fibre-optics are transmitted by

1. Light wave
2. Electric wave
3. Sound wave
4. Magnetic wave

Identify the correct sequence of the following TV transmission technologies in the order of their emergence.

1. DTH, VHF, Cable, Satellite Cable
2. Satellite cable, VHF, DTH, Cable
3. Cable, VHF, Satellite Cable, DTH
4. VHF, Cable, Satellite Cable, DTH

Identify the sequence of Satellite transmission from the following:

1. Down link dish, digital compression, transponder, up link dish
2. Up link dish, digital compression, transponder, down link dish
3. Digital compression, up link dish, transponder, down link dish
4. Digital compression, down link dish, transponder, up link dish

The height of Geostationary satellite above the surface of the earth is approximately:

1. 36,000 km
2. 3600 km
3. 360 km
4. 36 km

Place the following transmission technologies in the chronological order of their emergence:

1. Coaxial cable – satellites – optical fibre cable – wimax
2. Satellites – coaxial cable – optical fibre cable – wimax
3. Coaxial cable – wimax – optical fibre cable – satellites
4. Coaxial cable – optical fibre cable – satellites – wimax

Identify the correct sequence of launching the satellites from the following:

1. INTELSAT – INSAT 1A – INTERSPUTNIK – EARLY BIRD.
2. EARLY BIRD – INTELSAT – INTERSPUTNIK – INSAT 1A.
3. INSAT 1A – EARLY BIRD – INTERSPUTNIK – INTELSAT.
4. INTERSPUTNIK – INSAT 1A EARLY BIRD – INTELSAT

Assertion (A): The teledensity in India is poor. Reason (R): The telecom policy laid down by the Government of India never aimed to improve the teledensity.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the only explanation.
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Select the right sequence of events in the history of Television in India.

1. Educational programmes – Agricultural programmes – SITE – INSAT
2. SITE – Educational programmes – Agricultural programmes – INSAT
3. INSAT – SITE – Agricultural programmes – Educational programmes
4. SITE – INSAT – Agricultural programmes – Educational programmes

The number of AIR channels given service by the KU band on DTH platform is

1. 9
2. 10
3. 11
4. 12

Bluetooth is a

1. Trade name
2. Cell phone
3. Neighbourhood publication
4. Ad appeal

Identify the correct chronological order of the launching of the satellite from the following:

1. Sputnik, ARPA, Syncom I, Syncom II
2. Sputnik, Syncom I, Syncom II, ARPA
3. Syncom I, Syncom II, Sputnik, ARPA
4. ARPA, Sputnik, Syncom I, Syncom II

Assertion (A): Telecommunication is central to the process of globalisation. Reason (R): It is a minimum condition of participation in the emerging new economy of the world. Codes:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Sirius is a/an:

1. Internet radio
2. Satellite radio
3. Internet streamer
4. Satellite TV station

When source and Receptor, both derives similar meaning of communication then:

1. Communication is incomplete
2. Communication is effective
3. Communication is ineffective
4. None of these

The GAST-24 is a 24-Ku Communication satellite launched by Government of India to cater the requirement of DTH application needs of

1. Tata Play
2. Dish Tv
3. DD Direct Plus
4. All ofthe Above Option

Match List - I with List - IL. List - I List - Il (Name of Scheme/Program) (Year of Starting/Establishment) (A) National Informatics Centre (NIC) (I} 2019 (B) National Broadband Mission (NBM) (Il) 1978 (C) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) (III) 1976 (D) Telecommunications Consultants India (IV) 2000 Limited (TCIL) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (A)+(IV), (B)-(1}, (C)-(10), (D}(U)
2. (AI), (B}-(UN), (C)}(IV), (D)(IU)
3. (A}-(IN), (B)-(1), (Q-(V), (D} (ll)
4. (AU), (B)-(I0l), (C)-1V), (D)-()

Which of the following is true about compression and encoding scheme known as motion picture, expert group 4 (MPEG 4)? A. It reduces the amount of data to about 80% of the original one B. MPEG 4 was historically the dominant industry standard for internet video streaming C. MPEG 4 is the industry standard for satellite television broadcast D. MPEG 4 audio formats can be sent and received easily E. MPEG 4 format needs lesser bandwidth space Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. B, C, D, E
2. A, D, C, E
3. B, A, C, D
4. E, D, B, A

Which of the following statements are correct? A. Mass media are more agents of re-enforcement than casual agents of behaviour and attitude change B. The task of mass media is to accelerate social transformation C. A uniform development strategy works in all circumstances D. The mass media are both an index and agent of modernization in societies E. Spirit of modernity is an essential pre-requisite for economic growth Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, D, E Only
2. A, B, C, D Only
3. A, C, D, E Only
4. A4,B,C,D,E

Which of the following statements are correct? A. Digital Rights Management is a mixture of legal and technological tools B. International Telecommunication Union is responsible for ensuring free flow of information among countries. C. Bit Torrent is an open source protocol for exchange of files. D. Net Neutrality is a level playing field for all users of Internet for accessing information and entertainment. E. Neutral Network provides limited access to application and services. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C Only
2. .A,C, D Only
3. B,C,E Only
4. C, D, E Only