Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q2971: What was the original name of the cable TV network when it was first developed?
- A: Community Antenna Television (CATV)
- B: Cable Network Television (CNT)
- C: Fiber Optic Television (FOT)
- D: Radio Frequency Television (RFT)
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A
Q2972: Which of the following is a key characteristic of a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network?
- A: It uses both fiber optic and coaxial cables
- B: It uses only fiber optic cables
- C: It is based on satellite transmission
- D: It uses only coaxial cables
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A
Q2973: What was the primary reason cable TV networks began distributing broadcast video signals in the late 1940s?
- A: To provide access to areas with poor or no reception
- B: To improve internet connectivity
- C: To support commercial advertisements
- D: To distribute radio signals
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A
Q2974: Which technology is used in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network?
- A: Fiber optic and coaxial cables
- B: Satellite and coaxial cables
- C: Only coaxial cables
- D: Only fiber optic cables
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A
Q2975: Fill in the blank: The first generation of cable TV networks used _______ to provide access to remote TV broadcasts.
- A: microwave connections
- B: fiber optic cables
- C: coaxial cables
- D: telephone lines
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A
Q2976: What was the major advantage of cable TV networks using microwave connections in their early stages?
- A: To access remote broadcasting stations
- B: To increase the number of TV channels
- C: To provide internet services
- D: To enhance sound quality
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A
Q2977: Which of the following best describes the functionality of a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network?
- A: It combines fiber optic and coaxial cables for efficient communication
- B: It only uses coaxial cables to transmit data
- C: It exclusively uses fiber optic cables
- D: It operates solely through satellite links
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A
Q2978: What was the purpose of CATV (Community Antenna Television) when it was first introduced?
- A: To provide television signals to areas with poor reception
- B: To offer satellite television
- C: To distribute radio signals
- D: To provide high-speed internet
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A
Q2979: What type of signal transmission is used in the early stages of cable TV networks?
- A: Analog signals
- B: Digital signals
- C: Satellite signals
- D: IP-based signals
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A
Q2980: Which of the following technologies did cable TV networks use to access TV broadcasts in remote locations in the 1940s?
- A: Microwave connections
- B: Fiber optic cables
- C: Coaxial cables
- D: Analog transmission lines
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A