Telecommunications Engineering Quiz

What is the primary reason telecommunications engineers tend to specialize in one general area?

• The field is too broad and complex.

• There is a lack of job opportunities.

• The technology is outdated.

• The field is not expanding.

What is the main challenge when designing software for telecommunications?

• Conforming to many protocols and standards.

• Lack of programming languages.

• Limited computing power.

• High cost of development.

What was the focus of the engineer who spent 15 years at a university team?

• Developing communications grade optical fibre.

• Designing new mobile phones.

• Creating new satellite technology.

• Improving wireless communication.

Which of the following is NOT a general engineering area for telecommunications engineers?

• Automobile engineering

• Switching systems

• Transmission technology

• Transmission media

What is the principle of fibre optic communication based on?

• Magnetic fields.

• Electrical currents.

• Internal reflection of light.

• Sound waves.

What is the industry name for the public phone system?

• Universal Phone System (UPS)

• International Telecommunication System (ITS)

• Global Communication Network (GCN)

• Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)

What type of cable was used in the earlier plain old telephone system (POTS)?

• Wireless cable

• Optical fibre

• Coaxial cable

• Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable

What is a major disadvantage of twisted pair cables?

• Signal attenuation over long distances.

• High cost of installation.

• Complex manufacturing process.

• Limited availability.

Which of the following is NOT a method to transmit signals over long distances without quality loss?

• Copper wire

• Coaxial cable

• Satellites

• Optical fibre

What is a key feature of coaxial cable?

• It is made of twisted pairs.

• It is wireless.

• It uses light for transmission.

• It has a continuous conducting shield.