Description : How many transponder channels are realized in the commercial C-band without frequency re-use? A. 24 B. 12 C. 36 D. 48
Last Answer : B. 12
Description : The satellite communications channels in a transponder are defined by the A. LNA B. bandpass filter C. mixer D. input signals
Last Answer : B. bandpass filter
Description : What is the typical satellite transponder bandwidth? A. 24 MHz B. 500 MHz C. 36 MHz D. 48 MHz
Last Answer : C. 36 MHz
Description : What is the typical bandwidth of a satellite band? A. 36 MHz B. 40 MHz C. 70 MHz D. 500 MHz
Last Answer : D. 500 MHz
Description : What is the bandwidth available in the commercial C-band? A. 1000 MHz B. 36 MHz C. 250 MHz D. 500 MHz
Description : The key electronic component in a communications satellite is the A. telemetry equipment B. on-board computer C. command and control system D. transponder
Last Answer : D. transponder
Description : Which of the following is the basic component of a communications satellite receiver? A. On-board computer B. Reflector C. Telemetry D. Transponder
Last Answer : D. Transponder
Description : What satellite subsystem monitors onboard conditions such as temperature and battery voltage and transmits this data back to a ground station for analysis? A. Communications subsystem B. AKM C. TTC D. Transponder
Last Answer : C. TTC
Description : What is the typical center frequency spacing between adjacent channels (transponders) in satellites? A. 36 MHz B. 40 MHz C. 500 MHz D. 4 MHz
Last Answer : B. 40 MHz
Description : The frequency of Ku band for satellite communications. A. 6/4 GHz B. 14/11 GHz C. 12/14 GHz D. 4/8 GHz
Last Answer : B. 14/11 GHz
Description : The bandwidth of C-band satellite frequency band in U.S. A. 500 GHz B. 1000 GHz C. 1000 MHz D. 500 MHz
Description : What is the local oscillator (mixer) frequency of the satellite with an uplink frequency in GHz band? A. 3500 MHz B. 4500 MHz C. 2225 MHz D. 2555 MHz
Last Answer : C. 2225 MHz
Description : What is the free space attenuation of a satellite communications system operating at 36,000 km above the earth at 5.0 GHz? A. 198 dB B. 202 dB C. 142 dB D. 138 dB
Last Answer : A. 198 dB
Description : In the case of a 70–MHz IF carrier for a transponder bandwidth of 36 MHz, energy must lie between MHz: (1) 34 and 106 (2) 52 and 88 (3) 106 and 142 (4) 34 and 142
Last Answer : In the case of a 70–MHz IF carrier for a transponder bandwidth of 36 MHz, energy must lie between MHz: 52 and 88
Description : What is the current frequency band given most attenuation for satellite communications? A. Ku B. C band C. J D. P
Last Answer : A. Ku
Description : A radio communications link is to be established via the ionosphere. The maximum virtual height of the layer is 100 km at the midpoint of the path and the critical frequency is 2 MHz. The distance between stations is 600 ... optimum working frequency? A. 6.32 MHz B. 2.1 MHz C. 5.4 MHz D. 1.8 MHz
Last Answer : C. 5.4 MHz
Description : What is the maximum theoretical data rate of the above problem if one transponder is used for binary transmission? A. 36 Mbps B. 72 Mbps C.18 Mbps D. 144 Mbps
Last Answer : B. 72 Mbps
Description : Designed to receive a signal from a transmitting station on the ground and retransmit it to a receiving station located elsewhere A. Communication satellite B. Repeater C. Relay station D. Transponder
Last Answer : A. Communication satellite
Description : Essentially a satellite ___________ is a radio repeater in the sky A. transponder B. comparator C. duplexer D. billboard
Last Answer : A. transponder
Description : A satellite signal transmitted from a satellite transponder to earth’s station. A. Uplink B. Downlink C. Terrestrial D. Earthbound
Last Answer : B. Downlink
Description : What is the first passive satellite transponder? A. Sun B. Early Bird C. Score D. Moon
Last Answer : B. Early Bird
Description : What is the data rate in Mbps of a single satellite transponder considering an S/N of 30 dB? A. 35.8 B. 3.58 C. 358 D. 3580
Last Answer : C. 358
Description : Which of the following satellite subsystem provides stabilization in orbit and senses changes in orientation? A. Attitude control subsystem B. TTC C. AKM D. Transponder
Last Answer : A. Attitude control subsystem
Description : Known as the satellite transmitted signal form a satellite transponder to earth’s station. A. Uplink B. Down link C. RHCP D. Vertically polarized
Last Answer : B. Down link
Description : The first passive satellite transponder. A. Early bird B. Score C. Moon D. Sputnik
Last Answer : C. Moon
Description : Satellite signal transmitted from a satellite transponder to earth’s station. A. Vertically polarized B. Uplink C. Downlink D. RHCP
Last Answer : C. Downlink
Description : What is the common up-converter and down-converter IF for microwave communications? A. 60 MHz B. 80 MHz C. 120 MHz D. 70 MHz
Last Answer : D. 70 MHz
Description : What is the frequency range of an aircraft’s Very High Frequency (VHF) communications? A. 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz (worldwide up to 151.975 MHz) B. 108.000 MHz to 117.95 MHz C. 329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz D. 2.0000 MHz to 29.999 MHz
Last Answer : A. 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz (worldwide up to 151.975 MHz)
Description : Assuming a UHF frequency range of 405.0125 MHz to 405.0875 MHz at 25 kHz channeling plan, how many channels can you produce? A. 2.5 ch. B. 2 ch. C. 4 ch. D. 3 ch.
Last Answer : D. 3 ch.
Description : Most commercial satellite activity occurs in which band(s)? A. L B. C and Ku C. X D. S and P
Last Answer : B. C and Ku
Description : Is the interference coming from other communications channels? A. Jitter B. Crosstalk C. RFI D. EMI
Last Answer : B. Crosstalk
Description : What is the term used to describe a spread spectrum communications system where the center frequency if a conventional carrier is altered many time per second in accordance with a pseudo ... hopping B. Direct sequence C. Time-domain frequency modulation D. Frequency compandored spread spectrum
Last Answer : A. Frequency hopping
Description : RS-232, RS-449, RS-530, V, 24 and X.21 are examples of ____________. A. standards for interfaces between modems and transmission facilities B. standards for various types of ... for interfaces between terminals and modems D. standards for end to end performance of data communications system
Last Answer : C. standards for interfaces between terminals and modems
Description : What is the common up-converter and down-converter IF? A. 36 MHz B. 40 MHz C. 70 MHz D. 500 MHz
Last Answer : C. 70 MHz
Description : When the elevation angle of a geostationary satellite is 23˚ and the transmitting frequency is 3840 MHz, what is the free space loss in dB? A. 196 dB B. 200 dB C. 150 dB D. 100 dB
Last Answer : A. 196 dB
Description : A satellite receives an uplink frequency of _______ MHz from a ground station of 3700 MHz. A. 8150 MHz B. 1475 MHz C. 2225 MHz D. 5925 MHz
Last Answer : D. 5925 MHz
Description : What carrier system multiplexes 96 voice band channels into a single 6.312 Mbps data signal? A. T1 carrier system B. T2 carrier system C. T1C carrier system D. T3 carrier system
Last Answer : B. T2 carrier system
Description : Most satellites operate in which frequency band? A. 30 to 300 MHz B. 300 MHz to 3 GHz C. 3 GHz to 30 GHz D. Above 300 GHz
Last Answer : C. 3 GHz to 30 GHz
Description : Which of the following systems uses frequency band 870-885 MHz as a transmit band of its base station? A. TACS B. NTT C. NMT D. AMPS
Last Answer : B. NTT
Description : The band of frequencies least susceptible to atmospheric noise and interference is: A. 30 – 300 kHz B. 300 – 3000 kHz C. 3 – 30 MHz D. 300 – 3000 MHz
Last Answer : D. 300 – 3000 MHz
Description : Determine from the following radio frequency that falls under the very high frequency band of the radio spectrum. A. 345.00 MHz B. 144.50 MHz C. 235.50 MHz D. 450.00 MHz
Last Answer : C. 235.50 MHz
Description : The extremely high frequency (EHF) band is in the radio spectrum range of _______. A. 30 to 300 kHz B. 30 to 300 GHz C. 3 to 30 MHz D. 3 to 30 GHz
Last Answer : B. 30 to 300 GHz
Description : Where is the noise generated that primarily determines the signal-to-noise ratio in a VHF (150 MHz) marine-band receiver? A. In the ionosphere B. In the receiver rear end C. In the receiver front end D. In the atmosphere
Last Answer : C. In the receiver front end
Description : A radio frequency in the ultra high frequency band of the radio spectrum band. A. 235.50 MHz B. 450.50 MHz C. 150.50 GHz D. 0.31250 GHz
Last Answer : D. 0.31250 GHz
Description : Which of the following fall under the high frequency band of the radio spectrum? A. 8.2345 MHz B. 150.50 MHz C. 2.4555 MHz D. 35.535 MHz
Last Answer : A. 8.2345 MHz
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the GPS satellites? (A) The nominal altitude is about 20,200 km (B) The inclination of axis satellite is 55° (C) The satellite transmits two L band signals (L1 with 1575.42 MHz and L2 with 1276.6 MHz) (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Which does not use vertical polarization antenna? A. AM Broadcasting B. FM Broadcasting C. Mobile Communications D. Satellite Communications
Last Answer : B. FM Broadcasting
Description : Which of the following is the most common application of satellite? A. Surveillance B. Military application C. Communications D. Newscasting
Last Answer : C. Communications
Description : The satellite subsystem that monitors and controls the satellite is the A. propulsion subsystem B. power subsystem C. communications subsystem D. telemetry, tracking, and command subsystem
Last Answer : D. telemetry, tracking, and command subsystem
Description : The main function of a communications satellite is a/ an A. repeater B. reflector C. beacon D. observation platform
Last Answer : A. repeater