Mobile Communication MCQs

1. What does GSM stand for?
  • A) Global System for Mobile Communication
  • B) General Switching Method
  • C) Global Satellite Management
  • D) General System for Messaging

Answer: A) Global System for Mobile Communication


2. Which generation of mobile communication introduced LTE?

  • A) 2G
  • B) 3G
  • C) 4G
  • D) 5G

Answer: C) 4G


3. What is the purpose of a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in mobile communication?

  • A) To route calls between networks
  • B) To provide the radio link between mobile devices and the network
  • C) To store subscriber data
  • D) To amplify mobile signals

Answer: B) To provide the radio link between mobile devices and the network


4. Which of the following is a feature of 3G technology?

  • A) Voice communication only
  • B) High-speed data transmission
  • C) Support for IoT devices
  • D) Virtual Reality applications

Answer: B) High-speed data transmission


5. What is handover in mobile communication?

  • A) Switching between network providers
  • B) Transfer of a call or data session from one cell to another
  • C) Encryption of mobile communication
  • D) Disconnecting a call due to poor signal

Answer: B) Transfer of a call or data session from one cell to another


6. Which protocol is used for mobile communication in GSM?

  • A) CDMA
  • B) TDMA
  • C) OFDMA
  • D) FDMA

Answer: B) TDMA


7. What is the main difference between FDMA and CDMA?

  • A) FDMA uses frequency division, while CDMA uses code division
  • B) FDMA is more efficient than CDMA
  • C) CDMA is only for 2G networks
  • D) FDMA uses time slots for communication

Answer: A) FDMA uses frequency division, while CDMA uses code division


8. Which component in mobile communication manages switching between calls and services?

  • A) Mobile Station (MS)
  • B) Mobile Switching Center (MSC)
  • C) Base Station Controller (BSC)
  • D) Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)

Answer: B) Mobile Switching Center (MSC)


9. What is the primary advantage of 5G networks over 4G?

  • A) Improved voice quality
  • B) Higher data rates and lower latency
  • C) Support for basic smartphones
  • D) Easier deployment

Answer: B) Higher data rates and lower latency


10. What does SIM stand for in mobile communication?

  • A) Subscriber Identification Module
  • B) System Integration Manager
  • C) Signal Interpretation Mechanism
  • D) Subscriber Interaction Module

Answer: A) Subscriber Identification Module


11. What type of multiple access technique is used in 4G LTE?

  • A) TDMA
  • B) FDMA
  • C) OFDMA
  • D) CDMA

Answer: C) OFDMA


12. What is the primary function of the Home Location Register (HLR)?

  • A) Managing call handovers
  • B) Storing subscriber information
  • C) Encrypting mobile data
  • D) Controlling signal strength

Answer: B) Storing subscriber information


13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 2G networks?

  • A) Digital voice communication
  • B) Text messaging (SMS) support
  • C) High-speed internet browsing
  • D) Limited data rates

Answer: C) High-speed internet browsing


14. What is the key feature of CDMA?

  • A) Use of unique codes to separate calls
  • B) Use of dedicated frequency channels
  • C) Fixed time slots for communication
  • D) Signal multiplexing in time domain

Answer: A) Use of unique codes to separate calls


15. Which of the following technologies is essential for mobile communication in IoT applications?

  • A) NFC
  • B) LTE-M and NB-IoT
  • C) GSM
  • D) CDMA

Answer: B) LTE-M and NB-IoT


16. What is a Pico Cell in mobile networks?

  • A) A large coverage area cell
  • B) A small cell used to boost coverage in specific locations
  • C) A satellite-based communication cell
  • D) A component of the MSC

Answer: B) A small cell used to boost coverage in specific locations


17. What does IMS stand for in 4G and 5G networks?

  • A) Internet Mobile Service
  • B) IP Multimedia Subsystem
  • C) Integrated Messaging System
  • D) Internet Messaging Standard

Answer: B) IP Multimedia Subsystem