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Telecommunications engineering
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  • 1. Telecommunications engineering is a discipline that focuses on the design and development of systems that transmit and receive data over long distances. Professionals in this field work on a wide range of technologies such as radio waves, fiber optics, and satellite communications to ensure seamless communication between individuals, organizations, and devices. Telecommunications engineers play a critical role in shaping the way we connect with one another in our increasingly digital world, developing innovative solutions to enhance speed, reliability, and security in communication networks.

    What is the unit used to measure frequency in telecommunications?
A) Watt
B) Volt
C) Ohm
D) Hertz
  • 2. What is the function of a modem in telecommunications?
A) Provides wireless connectivity
B) Encrypts data for secure transmission
C) Modulates and demodulates signals for transmission
D) Routes data packets between networks
  • 3. What is the primary role of a telecommunications engineer?
A) Conduct market research
B) Design and optimize communication networks
C) Manage customer service operations
D) Develop mobile applications
  • 4. Which technology allows for wireless communication between devices over short distances?
A) NFC
B) 3G
C) Bluetooth
D) Wi-Fi
  • 5. What is the purpose of DNS in telecommunications?
A) Optimize network traffic
B) Encrypt data for secure transmission
C) Establish physical connections between devices
D) Translate domain names to IP addresses
  • 6. Which communication technology is based on the transmission of light pulses through optical fibers?
A) Satellite
B) Fiber optics
C) Coaxial cable
D) Twisted pair
  • 7. What does VoIP stand for in telecommunications?
A) Virtual Office Integration Program
B) Voice over Internet Protocol
C) Voice of Information Platform
D) Video on Demand Protocol
  • 8. Which cybersecurity measure is used to prevent unauthorized access to a network?
A) Firewall
B) Encryption
C) Intrusion Detection System
D) Antivirus software
  • 9. Which protocol is used for sending and receiving email messages?
A) FTP
B) SMTP
C) HTTP
D) POP3
  • 10. What does 'LAN' stand for in networking?
A) Link Authentication Network
B) Logical Area Node
C) Local Area Network
D) Longitudinal Access Node
  • 11. What is the purpose of error correction codes in data transmission?
A) Detect and correct errors introduced during transmission
B) Increase transmission speed
C) Encrypt data for secure transmission
D) Establish network connections
  • 12. Which networking device operates at the data link layer of the OSI model?
A) Router
B) Bridge
C) Hub
D) Switch
  • 13. What is the main function of a satellite in telecommunications?
A) Route data packets
B) Provide secure encryption services
C) Boost network speed
D) Relay communication signals over long distances
  • 14. What technology allows for the sharing of a single IP address by multiple devices on a network?
A) Internet Protocol (IP)
B) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
C) Network Address Translation (NAT)
D) Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  • 15. Which organization is responsible for assigning IP addresses globally?
A) Internet Society (ISOC)
B) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
C) Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
D) Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
  • 16. Which protocol is used for remote access to network resources securely?
A) FTP
B) Telnet
C) SSH
D) HTTP
  • 17. In cellular networks, what does 'SIM' stand for?
A) Subscriber Identity Module
B) System Information Management
C) Service Initiation Mechanism
D) Secure Internet Messaging
  • 18. Which technology is used to identify and authenticate users based on their physical characteristics?
A) NFC
B) Biometrics
C) RFID
D) QR Code
  • 19. What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
A) 299,792 kilometers per second
B) 150,000 kilometers per second
C) 200,000 kilometers per second
D) 250,000 kilometers per second
  • 20. Which organization sets global telecommunication standards?
A) FCC
B) ICANN
C) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
D) IEEE
  • 21. What encryption protocol is often used to secure wireless networks?
A) WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)
B) SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
C) IPSec (Internet Protocol Security)
D) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
  • 22. Which device is used to connect multiple networks together and forward data packets between them?
A) Switch
B) Router
C) Modem
D) Firewall
  • 23. What is a common physical layer protocol used in Ethernet networks?
A) HTTP
B) TCP/IP
C) IEEE 802.3
D) SMTP
  • 24. Which device is used to convert digital signals to analog signals for transmission over telephone lines?
A) Switch
B) Modem
C) Firewall
D) Router
  • 25. Which modulation technique is commonly used in analog TV broadcasting?
A) Phase Modulation (PM)
B) Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
C) Frequency Modulation (FM)
D) Amplitude Modulation (AM)
  • 26. In telecommunication, what does the term 'bandwidth' refer to?
A) The range of frequencies that can be transmitted in a channel
B) The physical width of a communication cable
C) The speed of data transfer
D) The distance a signal can travel without distortion
  • 27. Which of the following is a widely used telecommunication standard for mobile networks?
A) GSM
B) TDM
C) CDMA
D) AMPS
  • 28. Which type of cable is commonly used for connecting a computer to a local network?
A) Coaxial cable
B) Ethernet cable
C) Fiber-optic cable
D) Twisted pair cable
  • 29. Which of the following is used to convert analog signals from telephones to digital signals for transmission over digital networks?
A) Router
B) Codec
C) Modem
D) Firewall
  • 30. Which technology is commonly used for high-speed Internet access over cable television infrastructure?
A) LTE
B) DSL
C) WiMAX
D) DOCSIS
  • 31. Which organization is responsible for assigning IP addresses and managing the domain name system?
A) ISO
B) IEEE
C) ICANN
D) IETF
  • 32. Which of the following is a key component in a satellite communication system?
A) Transponder
B) Firewall
C) Router
D) Modem
  • 33. Which wireless technology is used for contactless payments and access control systems?
A) Wi-Fi
B) NFC
C) GPS
D) LTE
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