Transmission Media MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: December 12, 2024

1. What is transmission media in telecommunication?

  • A) Devices used to amplify signals
  • B) Pathways that transmit data between devices
  • C) Protocols for data transfer
  • D) Methods for encrypting information

Answer: B) Pathways that transmit data between devices


2. Which of the following is an example of unguided transmission media?

  • A) Coaxial cable
  • B) Optical fiber
  • C) Radio waves
  • D) Twisted pair

Answer: C) Radio waves


3. What is the primary difference between guided and unguided transmission media?

  • A) Guided media uses physical paths; unguided media uses wireless methods
  • B) Guided media is faster than unguided media
  • C) Unguided media is always more reliable
  • D) Guided media cannot transmit over long distances

Answer: A) Guided media uses physical paths; unguided media uses wireless methods


4. Which transmission medium is most suitable for high-speed data transmission over long distances?

  • A) Twisted pair cable
  • B) Coaxial cable
  • C) Optical fiber
  • D) Radio waves

Answer: C) Optical fiber


5. Which of the following is not a characteristic of optical fiber?

  • A) High bandwidth
  • B) Resistance to electromagnetic interference
  • C) Easy to tap into for eavesdropping
  • D) Long-distance transmission capability

Answer: C) Easy to tap into for eavesdropping


6. What type of cable is commonly used for Ethernet networks?

  • A) Coaxial cable
  • B) Twisted pair cable
  • C) Fiber optic cable
  • D) Power cable

Answer: B) Twisted pair cable


7. Which of the following is a disadvantage of twisted pair cables?

  • A) High cost
  • B) High susceptibility to electromagnetic interference
  • C) Limited bandwidth
  • D) Inability to transmit data

Answer: B) High susceptibility to electromagnetic interference


8. Which transmission medium is commonly used for cable television?

  • A) Coaxial cable
  • B) Twisted pair cable
  • C) Optical fiber
  • D) Satellite

Answer: A) Coaxial cable


9. Which of the following unguided media uses line-of-sight communication?

  • A) Infrared
  • B) Microwave
  • C) Radio waves
  • D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above


10. In wireless transmission, what does the term “attenuation” refer to?

  • A) Loss of signal strength as it travels
  • B) Increase in bandwidth
  • C) Conversion of signals
  • D) Signal interference

Answer: A) Loss of signal strength as it travels


11. What is the primary advantage of satellite communication?

  • A) High latency
  • B) Wide area coverage
  • C) Low setup cost
  • D) Minimal maintenance requirements

Answer: B) Wide area coverage


12. Which of the following is a guided transmission medium?

  • A) Bluetooth
  • B) Optical fiber
  • C) Infrared
  • D) Wi-Fi

Answer: B) Optical fiber