Explore topic-wise MCQs in Telecom.

This section includes 53 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Telecom knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the interface between an MSC and an ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)?

A. Ai
B. Di
C. Pi
D. None
Answer» C. Pi
2.

What is the interface between an MSC and a PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)?

A. Pi
B. Di
C. Ai
D. None
Answer» D. None
3.

What is the interface between an MSC and a PSPDN (Public Switched Packet Data Network)?

A. Ai
B. Di
C. Pi
D. None
Answer» D. None
4.

What is the easiest way to avoid congestion in the CDMA2000 (3G CDMA) network?

A. Install new BTS in that area
B. Increase the number of PCM links ( 2 mbps links) between systems of CDMA architecture.
C. Add more links to Packet Data Networks (PDN) and Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN)
D. All the above
Answer» E.
5.

What is the PCM link speed of Non-Air Interfaces of CDMA2000 ( 3G CDMA ) network?

A. 1024 kbps
B. 512 kbps
C. 2048 kbps
D. 4096 kbps
Answer» D. 4096 kbps
6.

What is the interface between two Short Message Centers (Inter Short Message Centers - SCs)?

A. M
B. N
C. P
D. Q
Answer» B. N
7.

What is the interface between an HLR and an SC (Short Message Center)?

A. P
B. Q
C. N
D. M
Answer» D. M
8.

What is the interface between an HLR and an AuC (Authentication Center)?

A. P
B. H
C. Q
D. M
Answer» C. Q
9.

What is the interface between a VLR and an HLR?

A. E
B. D
C. B
D. Q
Answer» C. B
10.

What is the interface between an MSC and a VLR (Visitor Location Register)?

A. P
B. Q
C. B
D. D
Answer» D. D
11.

What is the interface between an MSC and an HLR (Home Location Register)?

A. P
B. Q
C. M
D. C
Answer» E.
12.

What is the interface between an MSC and an IWF (Interworking Function)?

A. P
B. Q
C. L
D. M
Answer» D. M
13.

What is the interface between an MSC and an EIR (Equipment Identification Register) in a 3G CDMA (CDMA2000) network?

A. Q
B. M
C. N
D. F
Answer» E.
14.

In a CDMA network, what is the interface between two Mobile Switching Centers (Inter-MSC)?

A. C
B. D
C. E
D. F
Answer» D. F
15.

In a CDMA structure, what is the interface between a Base Station Controller (BSC) and a Mobile Switching Center (MSC)?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
16.

In a CDMA architecture, what is the interface between an Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) and an Mobile Switching Center (MSC)?

A. P
B. Q
C. M
D. H
Answer» C. M
17.

In a CDMA architecture, what is the interface between a Base Station Controller (BSC) and an Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC)?

A. P
B. H
C. Q
D. M
Answer» D. M
18.

In a CDMA architecture, what is the interface between a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) and a Base Station Controller (BSC)?

A. A
B. Abis
C. Um
D. B
Answer» C. Um
19.

What is the Interface between a Mobile Station(MS) and a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in a CDMA structure?

A. Uu
B. Um
C. Ui
D. None
Answer» C. Ui
20.

An OSI (Open System Interconnection) model defines ___ of a CDMA network.

A. Interfaces
B. Protocols
C. System functions
D. All
Answer» E.
21.

What are the functions of a Short Messaging Center (SC) in a CDMA architecture?

A. SC sends two types of Messages namely Point to Point and Broadcasting messages.
B. Short Message Center (SC) works like a post office receiving messages, sorting and sending to the correct destination.
C. SC is also a database receiving, storing and sending messages.
D. All
Answer» E.
22.

What are the functions of an Authentication Center (AuC) in a 3G CDMA (CDMA2000) network architecture?

A. Generates, stores and sends Authentication parameters
B. Example authentication parameters are A-KEY, SSD, ESN, MIN and AAV.
C. AuC sends authentication parameters to the MSC/VLR upon request.
D. All
Answer» E.
23.

What are the functions of an HLR (Home Location Register) database?

A. HLR stores Subscriber ID, Services
B. HLR stores current location of subscriber even in a roaming situation
C. Stores current MSC/VLR information for a particular user
D. All
Answer» E.
24.

What are the functions of a VLR (Visitor Location Register) in a CDMA architecture?

A. Stores MS location information
B. Stores MS eligible service information
C. VLR copies all data from HLR database
D. All
Answer» E.
25.

Which among the following is a Dynamic Database?

A. VLR
B. HLR
C. AuC
D. EIR
Answer» B. HLR
26.

Which among the following is a Static Database?

A. VLR (Visitor Location Register)
B. HLR (Home Location Register)
C. AuC (Authentication Center)
D. All
Answer» C. AuC (Authentication Center)
27.

What are the functions of MSC in a CDMA Architecture?

A. Call connection, VLR-HLR enquiry
B. Charging (billing),
C. Mobility, Handoffs (BSC to BSC, MSC to BSC)
D. All
Answer» E.
28.

What are the functions of a BSC in a CDMA architecture?

A. Radio resource management, Radio network management, BTS monitoring
B. Positioning, Handoff
C. Paging, Voice coding, Rate adjustment
D. All
Answer» E.
29.

What are the functions of a BTS (Base Transceiver Station)?

A. Transmitting and Receiving signals and data
B. Listening to commands from BSC
C. Allow mobility from BTS to BTS during Handovers
D. All
Answer» E.
30.

What are the functions of a MS (Mobile Station)?

A. Making a call
B. Receiving a call
C. Send / Receive SMS
D. All
Answer» E.
31.

The OMC-R is used on _____ side?

A. BSC
B. MSC
C. MS
D. None
Answer» B. MSC
32.

The OMC-S system is used on _____ side.

A. BSC
B. MSC
C. MS
D. None
Answer» C. MS
33.

What is the system present in an OMM (Operation Maintenance and Management Subsystem)?

A. OMC (Operation and Maintenance Center)
B. VLR (Visitor Location Register)
C. HLR (Home Location Register)
D. AuC (Authentication Center)
Answer» B. VLR (Visitor Location Register)
34.

What are the systems present in a MSS?

A. MSC (Mobile Switching Center)
B. VLR, HLR
C. EIR, AuC
D. All the above
Answer» E.
35.

What are the systems present in a BSS?

A. One or more BTS (Base Transceiver Station)
B. One or More BSC (Base Station Controller)
C. A and B
D. None
Answer» D. None
36.

What are the 4 parts of a CDMA architecture or structure?

A. Mobile Station (MS), Base Station Subsystem (BSS)
B. Mobile Switching Subsystem (MSS)
C. Operation and Maintenance Subsystem (OMM)
D. All
Answer» E.
37.

Name the type of Spread Spectrum modulation technique?

A. Frequency Hopping SS
B. Direct Sequence SS
C. Time Hopping SS
D. All
Answer» E.
38.

Which is the error correction code used in CDMA based networks?

A. Turbo Code
B. Convolution Code
C. Both Convolution Code and Turbo Code
D. None
Answer» D. None
39.

Which is the 4G version of CDMA2000 technology?

A. LTE
B. UMB
C. EVDV
D. None
Answer» C. EVDV
40.

CDMA2000 uses ___ Access technology.

A. Code Division
B. Time Division
C. Both Code Division and Time Division
D. None
Answer» D. None
41.

In a CDMA2000 network, support for EVDO indicates support for ____.

A. Voice
B. Data
C. A and B
D. None
Answer» C. A and B
42.

What are the new features of CDMA2000 3G network?

A. Fast power control (saves battery and reduces delay)
B. Support for Radio Configurations(RC) from RC1 to RC9 in forward link and RC1 to RC6 in Reverse Link for flexible Rate, Spreading Rate, Channel Coding and Diversity.
C. Support for R-UIM (Removable SIM)
D. All
Answer» E.
43.

State TRUE or FALSE. An IS-95 compatible Handset works in IS-2000(CDMA2000) network without any problem.

A. False
B. True
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
44.

What are the advancements in the CDMA2000 over CDMAOne technology?

A. More Battery Life
B. Frequency Band Flexibility
C. Higher Capacity for Voice and Data
D. All
Answer» E.
45.

The voice capacity of a CDMA2000 1xRTT over CDMAOne is ____.

A. The same
B. 2 times more
C. 4 times more
D. None
Answer» C. 4 times more
46.

What are the Evolution stages or versions of a CDMA2000 3G network?

A. CDMA2000 1xRTT
B. CDMA2000 1x Advanced
C. CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
D. All the above
Answer» E.
47.

Who developed standards for a CDMA2000 3G network system?

A. ANSI (Americal National Standards Institute)
B. 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Projects)
C. 3GPP-2
D. GSM
Answer» D. GSM
48.

What is another name for a CDMA2000 network?

A. IS-2000
B. C2K
C. IMT Multi-Carrier (IMT-MC)
D. All the above
Answer» E.
49.

CDMA2000 uses ___ radio system.

A. Analog
B. Digital
C. Analog and Digital
D. None
Answer» C. Analog and Digital
50.

A CDMA2000 is a ____ generation network.

A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
Answer» D. Fourth Generation