Explore topic-wise MCQs in Telecom.

This section includes 51 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Telecom knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Choose a frequency band to deploy a UMTS or 3G network.

A. 2100 Mhz = 1920-1980, 2210-2170
B. 1900 MHz = 1850-1910, 1930-1990
C. 1800 MHz = 1710-1785, 1805-1880
D. All the above
Answer» E.
2.

What are the advantages of a TD-SCDMA enabled 3G network?

A. Variable number of downlink and uplink channels with flexibility for support uneven traffic
B. Any spectrum (Spread Spectrum) can be used.
C. Sudden traffics can be augmented easily.
D. All the above
Answer» E.
3.

Which is the 3G technology suited for Macro and Micro Cell areas?

A. WCDMA
B. TD-CDMA
C. TD-SCDMA
D. None
Answer» D. None
4.

Which is the 3G technology suitable for densely populated city areas with Micro and Pico Cells?

A. WCDMA
B. TD-CDMA
C. TD-SCDMA
D. None
Answer» C. TD-SCDMA
5.

Which is the 3G technology suitable for Macro Cells (Big cells) and uniform traffic?

A. WCDMA
B. TD-CDMA
C. TD-SCDMA
D. None
Answer» B. TD-CDMA
6.

3G networks with TD-SCDMA technology are deployed mainly in ___ country.

A. Russia
B. China
C. Finland
D. USA
Answer» C. Finland
7.

Which is the digital modulation technique used in a 3G/WCDMA network?

A. QPSK
B. QAM
C. Any of QPSK and QAM
D. None
Answer» D. None
8.

Evolved High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) technology offers data rates up to ___.

A. 128 Mbps / 32 Mbps [Downlink / Uplink]
B. 256 Mbps / 8 Mbps
C. 337 Mbps / 34 Mbps
D. None
Answer» D. None
9.

What is the network symbol displayed next to Signal in a 3G network?

A. H
B. H+
C. 3G
D. All the above
Answer» E.
10.

What is the maximum unlink data rate achieved by an HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access) enabled 3G network?

A. 2 Mbps
B. 3.6 Mbps
C. 5.76 Mbps
D. 8 Mbps
Answer» D. 8 Mbps
11.

What are the data speeds offered by an HSDPA enabled 3G network?

A. 3.6 Mbps
B. 7.2 Mbps, 14 Mbps
C. 21 Mbps, 28 Mbps
D. All the above
Answer» E.
12.

What are the other names of an HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology in a 3G network?

A. 3.5G
B. 3G+
C. Turbo 3G
D. All the above
Answer» E.
13.

Choose the correct abbreviations about 3G technology terms below.

A. HSPA = High-Speed Packet Access
B. HSDPA = High-Speed Downlink Packet Access
C. HSUPA = High-Speed Uplink Packet Access
D. All the above
Answer» E.
14.

The R5-3GPP release employs ___ core network.

A. IP and Circuit Switched Data
B. All IP Core network
C. All Circuit Switched Network
D. None
Answer» C. All Circuit Switched Network
15.

The R4 release of 3GPP network employs ____ architecture.

A. GPRS
B. NGN (Next Generation Network)
C. SGN (Super Generation Network)
D. None
Answer» C. SGN (Super Generation Network)
16.

The IFW (Interworking Function) works in between PLMN(Public Land Mobile Network) and _____?

A. ISDN (data)
B. PSTN (Landline)
C. PDN (data)
D. All the above
Answer» E.
17.

What are the network elements introduced in R5-3GPP release?

A. HSS (Home Subscriber Server)
B. Internet Protocol Multimedia (IM) subsystem
C. Both A and B
D. None
Answer» D. None
18.

What are the network elements introduced in R00(R4 + R5) 3GPP releases?

A. MSC Server
B. GMSC Server
C. MGW
D. All the above
Answer» E.
19.

What are the network elements introduced in R99 3GPP release?

A. HLR, VLR
B. AuC, EIR
C. SMS MSC
D. All the above
Answer» E.
20.

What the elements introduced commonly in R99, R00(R4 and R5) 3GPP releases?

A. BSS Elements like BSC, BTS
B. UTRAN elements like RNC, Node B
C. Packet Switching Core Network elements like SGSN, GGSN and BG(Border Gateway)
D. All the above
Answer» E.
21.

State TRUE of FALSE. UMTS technology can be used in Satellite phones.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
22.

Choose the correct statement about ATM technology.

A. ATM technology offers Qos(Quality of Service)
B. ATM offers variable bit rates.
C. ATM is compatible with old and existing technologies.
D. All the above
Answer» E.
23.

State TRUE or FALSE. ATM cells have a fixed size.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
24.

Which is the technology used by WCDMA to transfer data packets in its RAN network (Air Interface + NodeB)?

A. IP
B. Frame Relay
C. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
D. None
Answer» D. None
25.

What type handovers are possible when moving from one Cell to other Cell ?

A. Hard Handover
B. Soft Handover
C. Hybrid Handover
D. None
Answer» C. Hybrid Handover
26.

What is the name of the Receiver that can decode signals travelled in different paths (Multipath) to construct a good signal?

A. Multipath Receiver
B. Frame Receiver
C. Rake Receiver
D. None
Answer» D. None
27.

If a 3G tower has 3 antennae, what is the total number of pilot frequencies under the tower?

A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» B. 3
28.

State TRUE or FALSE. Closed-Loop Power Control is efficient than Open Loop Power Control.

A. FALSE
B. TRUE
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
29.

As part of Closed Loop Power Control followed by a WCDMA network, power control bits are sent every ___ milliseconds to the User Equipment (Phones).

A. 0.1 ms
B. 0.66 ms
C. 1.5 ms
D. None
Answer» D. None
30.

What is the modulation technique used by WCDMA technology?

A. Amplitude Modulation
B. Separate Spectrum Modulation
C. Spread Spectrum Modulation
D. None
Answer» E.
31.

Find differences between CDMA2000 and WCDMA technologies in a 3G network.

A. CDMA2000 - Follows 3GPP2 standards.
B. CDMA2000 offered less 3G speed. WCDMA offered more 3G speeds.
C. CDMA2000 uses only Code Division. WCDMA uses Code Division along with FDD(Frequency Division Duplexing)
D. All the above.
Answer» E.
32.

CDMA2000 technology is also a ___ network.

A. 2G
B. 3G
C. 4G
D. None
Answer» C. 4G
33.

What is the maximum data rate supported by a 3G network or UMTS network?

A. 384 kbps
B. 2 Mbps
C. 32 Mbps
D. 42 Mbps
Answer» E.
34.

Who developed standards for a UMTS network?

A. ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
B. 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)
C. ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
D. None
Answer» C. ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
35.

A UMTS(Universal Mobile Telecommunication) network is a ___ network.

A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
Answer» D. Fourth Generation
36.

What is the interface between MGW and HLR?

A. A interface
B. B interface
C. D interface
D. F interface
Answer» D. F interface
37.

What is the interface between MGW and EIR?

A. A interface
B. F interface
C. B interface
D. None
Answer» C. B interface
38.

What is the interface between RNC and SGSN?

A. Lu
B. Lc
C. Lm
D. None
Answer» B. Lc
39.

What is the interface between RNC and MGW (Media Gateway)?

A. Lc
B. Ln
C. Lu
D. None
Answer» D. None
40.

What is the interface between NodeB and RNC in a WCDMA network?

A. Lub
B. Luc
C. Lud
D. Lue
Answer» B. Luc
41.

What is the interface between USIM and ME(Mobile Equipment)?

A. Cm
B. Cn
C. Cu
D. Cc
Answer» D. Cc
42.

What is the equivalent interface Um(Air interface) in a 3G network?

A. Un
B. Us
C. Uu
D. Uc
Answer» D. Uc
43.

What is the name of BSC equivalent part in a 3G mobile network?

A. Controller
B. Radio Switch Controller
C. Radio Network Controller
D. Radio Command Center
Answer» D. Radio Command Center
44.

What is the name of a BTS in a 3G mobile network?

A. Structure
B. Node-B
C. Node-N
D. None
Answer» C. Node-N
45.

What are the parts of a 3G network architecture?

A. User Equipment (UE)
B. Radio Access Network (RAN)
C. Core Network
D. All the above. UE, RAN and Core network.
Answer» E.
46.

SIM in a 3G network is called _____?

A. Micro SIM
B. Nano SIM
C. USIM
D. RSIM
Answer» D. RSIM
47.

What is the Multiple Access technique used in a 3G mobile network.

A. Time Division
B. Frequency Division
C. Code Division
D. None
Answer» D. None
48.

WCDMA stands for?

A. Wide array CDMA
B. Wide band CDMA
C. Wireless CDMA
D. Wifi CDMA
Answer» C. Wireless CDMA
49.

What is the minimum speed offered by 3G mobile technology to a Fast moving user?

A. 128 Kbps
B. 384 Kbps
C. 2 Mbps
D. 8 Mbps
Answer» B. 384 Kbps
50.

What is the minimum data speed offered by 3G mobile technology to a Slow Moving user?

A. 128 kbps
B. 384 kbps
C. 2 mbps
D. 8Mbps
Answer» C. 2 mbps