Satellite Communication MCQ

Practice the most important Satellite Communication MCQ MCQs with answers and detailed explanations to improve your preparation.

Q1. Which frequency band is most widely used for satellite TV broadcasting?

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Q2. What is the main function of a transponder in a communication satellite?

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Q3. The geostationary orbit is located at an altitude of approximately:

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Q4. Which type of satellite orbit passes over both poles of Earth?

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Q5. Which multiple access technique allows multiple earth stations to share satellite transponders by time?

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Q6. The frequency range of C-band satellite communication is approximately:

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Q7. Which effect causes a shift in frequency due to satellite and receiver relative motion?

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Q8. Which subsystem of a communication satellite provides orientation and orbit control?

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Q9. Rain attenuation affects satellite signals most severely in which frequency band?

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Q10. Which orbital slot provides continuous coverage of one region of Earth?

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Q11. Satellite footprints refer to:

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Q12. Which modulation technique is most commonly used in digital satellite communication?

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Q13. Which type of orbit is preferred for navigation satellites like GPS?

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Q14. The process of controlling and monitoring a satellite from the ground is called:

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Q15. What is the typical orbital period of a geostationary satellite?

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Q16. Which component directs the satellite’s antenna beam toward Earth?

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Q17. Inter-satellite links (ISL) allow:

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Q18. Which phenomenon causes rotation of polarization of satellite signals through the ionosphere?

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Q19. What is the main advantage of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites for communication?

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Q20. Which satellite communication service provides internet connectivity to remote areas?

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