Telecommunication Regulations and Standards MCQs

1. Which organization is responsible for setting international telecommunication standards?

  • A) IEEE
  • B) ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
  • C) FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
  • D) ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

Answer: B) ITU (International Telecommunication Union)


2. Which of the following is a primary function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

  • A) Setting global telecommunication standards
  • B) Regulating communication networks in the U.S.
  • C) Providing global satellite communication guidelines
  • D) Managing frequency allocations globally

Answer: B) Regulating communication networks in the U.S.


3. What is the primary purpose of the ITU-R (International Telecommunication Union – Radiocommunication)?

  • A) To promote the development of telecommunication services globally
  • B) To coordinate the global use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits
  • C) To regulate internet standards
  • D) To govern telecommunications tariffs

Answer: B) To coordinate the global use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits


4. Which standardization body is known for the development of telecommunications protocols such as TCP/IP?

  • A) ISO
  • B) ITU
  • C) IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force)
  • D) ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

Answer: C) IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force)


5. Which of the following standards governs the 4G mobile communication technology?

  • A) IEEE 802.11
  • B) ITU-T G.992.5
  • C) LTE (Long-Term Evolution)
  • D) GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)

Answer: C) LTE (Long-Term Evolution)


6. What is the role of the ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardization Sector)?

  • A) To allocate frequency bands for satellite communications
  • B) To develop global standards for telecommunications and ICTs
  • C) To promote mobile internet usage worldwide
  • D) To regulate internet providers

Answer: B) To develop global standards for telecommunications and ICTs


7. Which regulation governs the allocation of the radio frequency spectrum in the United States?

  • A) ITU Radio Regulations
  • B) FCC Title 47
  • C) ETSI Standards
  • D) ISO 9001

Answer: B) FCC Title 47


8. Which of the following is the main purpose of the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) standard?

  • A) To define mobile network protocols for 4G
  • B) To support internet and data services in GSM mobile networks
  • C) To regulate the allocation of frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band
  • D) To standardize the transmission of high-definition video

Answer: B) To support internet and data services in GSM mobile networks


9. What does the GSM standard primarily define?

  • A) Voice communication standards for mobile devices
  • B) Frequency allocation for broadband communication
  • C) Internet protocols for mobile phones
  • D) Satellite communication standards

Answer: A) Voice communication standards for mobile devices


10. Which organization is responsible for defining the standards related to digital television and broadcasting?

  • A) ITU
  • B) IEEE
  • C) DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
  • D) IETF

Answer: C) DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)


11. Which international body is responsible for allocating and managing the use of the global satellite orbits and frequency spectrum?

  • A) ITU
  • B) IEEE
  • C) ISO
  • D) IETF

Answer: A) ITU


12. What is the purpose of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)?

  • A) To set standards for satellite communications in Europe
  • B) To develop standards for telecommunications and broadcasting in Europe
  • C) To manage the allocation of the global radio frequency spectrum
  • D) To provide licensing for telecommunication operators

Answer: B) To develop standards for telecommunications and broadcasting in Europe


13. Which standard is used for the transmission of high-definition television (HDTV)?

  • A) DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial)
  • B) Wi-Fi 6
  • C) HDMI
  • D) GSM

Answer: A) DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial)


14. What does the “Wi-Fi” standard refer to?

  • A) A telecommunications protocol for internet access over satellite
  • B) A set of standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN)
  • C) A frequency band used for satellite communications
  • D) A radio communication standard for mobile networks

Answer: B) A set of standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN)


15. What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Basic Telecommunications?

  • A) To regulate the global internet structure
  • B) To facilitate trade and access to telecommunication services globally
  • C) To promote mobile networks in developing countries
  • D) To manage global radio spectrum for commercial use

Answer: B) To facilitate trade and access to telecommunication services globally


16. Which of the following standards is primarily associated with mobile phone systems?

  • A) IEEE 802.11
  • B) ITU-T X.25
  • C) GSM
  • D) DVB-T

Answer: C) GSM


17. What is the role of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in telecommunication standards?

  • A) To allocate frequency bands for mobile networks
  • B) To develop standards for networking technologies such as Ethernet
  • C) To regulate global telecommunications tariffs
  • D) To promote the use of 5G technology globally

Answer: B) To develop standards for networking technologies such as Ethernet


18. Which organization is responsible for managing the global allocation of telecommunications frequencies and satellite orbits?

  • A) IETF
  • B) ISO
  • C) ITU
  • D) ANSI

Answer: C) ITU


19. Which standard defines the communication protocol for Bluetooth technology?

  • A) IEEE 802.11
  • B) IEEE 802.15.1
  • C) ITU-T X.25
  • D) IEEE 802.16

Answer: B) IEEE 802.15.1


20. Which standard is most commonly used for wired broadband communication in households?

  • A) DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification)
  • B) Wi-Fi
  • C) LTE
  • D) Zigbee

Answer: A) DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification)