Telecommunications Systems MCQs

1. What is a telecommunication system?

  • A) A system that stores data locally
  • B) A system that transmits information over distances
  • C) A system for data encryption
  • D) A system used for gaming

Answer: B) A system that transmits information over distances


2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a telecommunication system?

  • A) Transmitter
  • B) Receiver
  • C) Communication channel
  • D) Printer

Answer: D) Printer


3. What is the role of a communication channel in a telecommunication system?

  • A) Amplifies the signal
  • B) Transmits data between transmitter and receiver
  • C) Encrypts the message
  • D) Decodes the received signal

Answer: B) Transmits data between transmitter and receiver


4. Which of the following is an example of a digital telecommunication system?

  • A) Telegraph
  • B) Telephone
  • C) Internet
  • D) Radio broadcasting

Answer: C) Internet


5. What does PSTN stand for?

  • A) Public Signal Transmission Network
  • B) Public Switched Telephone Network
  • C) Private Signal Transfer Network
  • D) Public Standard Telephone Network

Answer: B) Public Switched Telephone Network


6. Which type of signal is used in analog telecommunication systems?

  • A) Digital signals
  • B) Binary signals
  • C) Continuous signals
  • D) Encoded signals

Answer: C) Continuous signals


7. What does modulation achieve in telecommunication systems?

  • A) Increases the size of the signal
  • B) Decreases the signal bandwidth
  • C) Allows transmission of the signal over long distances
  • D) Eliminates interference

Answer: C) Allows transmission of the signal over long distances


8. Which technology is used in telecommunication for data compression?

  • A) Modulation
  • B) Multiplexing
  • C) Encoding
  • D) Codec

Answer: D) Codec


9. What does the term “bandwidth” refer to in telecommunication systems?

  • A) The speed of the signal
  • B) The capacity of the communication channel
  • C) The strength of the transmitted signal
  • D) The size of the transmitted data

Answer: B) The capacity of the communication channel


10. What is the function of a repeater in telecommunication systems?

  • A) Converts analog signals to digital
  • B) Amplifies and retransmits signals to cover longer distances
  • C) Encodes the signal for transmission
  • D) Decodes the received signal

Answer: B) Amplifies and retransmits signals to cover longer distances


11. What is the difference between simplex and duplex communication?

  • A) Simplex allows two-way communication, while duplex allows one-way communication
  • B) Simplex uses only one channel, while duplex uses multiple channels
  • C) Simplex allows one-way communication, while duplex allows two-way communication
  • D) Simplex is faster than duplex

Answer: C) Simplex allows one-way communication, while duplex allows two-way communication


12. What is the primary function of a modem in telecommunication systems?

  • A) Encode data for transmission
  • B) Convert digital signals to analog and vice versa
  • C) Store data for future use
  • D) Establish a wireless connection

Answer: B) Convert digital signals to analog and vice versa


13. Which type of multiplexing combines signals for transmission?

  • A) Modulation
  • B) Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
  • C) Encoding
  • D) Attenuation

Answer: B) Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)


14. Which protocol is widely used for voice communication over telecommunication systems?

  • A) FTP
  • B) SMTP
  • C) VoIP
  • D) SNMP

Answer: C) VoIP


15. What does the term “latency” refer to in telecommunications?

  • A) The delay in transmitting data
  • B) The speed of the signal
  • C) The strength of the signal
  • D) The frequency of the signal

Answer: A) The delay in transmitting data