Cellular Communication Technology Quiz

Test your knowledge about cellular communication technology, which enables the use of mobile phones and is based on the division of coverage areas into cells. Learn about bidirectional radio transmission and reception in mobile communication.

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What is the key technology that enables mobile communication?

Mobile phones

What is the basis of cellular communication's coverage area?

Geographic division into cells

Describe the function of a mobile phone in cellular communication.

Bidirectional radio for simultaneous transmission and reception

What are the two main mobile telephony technologies mentioned in the text?

Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when a mobile unit travels along a path and crosses different cells?

Hand-off or handover Signup and view all the answers

Based on what information is the decision for handoff taken?

Received signal strength and carrier to interference ratio Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of handover mentioned in the text?

Channels in the same cell, Cells under the same BSC (Internal handover), Cells under different BSCs in the same MSC, Cells under the control of different MSCs (external handover) Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the base station to initiate the procedure for a hand-off?

When the signal strength goes below a certain level Signup and view all the answers

How does cellular communication enable millions of people to use cell phones simultaneously?

By using the 'frequency reuse' concept, i.e. by reusing the channels in multiple cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of organizing cells into clusters in cellular communication?

It allows for the reuse of channels in multiple cells, enabling the system to accommodate more subscribers. Signup and view all the answers

How does the distance between cells impact cellular communication?

The distance depends on factors such as the number of channels, geographic terrain, antenna height, and transmitted power at each cell site. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the bidirectional radio in a mobile phone used in cellular communication?

It enables simultaneous transmission and reception of signals. Signup and view all the answers

How does cellular communication system capacity relate to the total number of channels available?

The total system capacity would be equal to the total number of channels if each frequency is assigned to only one cell. Signup and view all the answers

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