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Telecommunication Trivia

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What is the origin of telecommunication?

Desire of humans for communication over a distance (correct)

Invention of electrical cable

Evolution of communication channels

Introduction of audio messages

What are examples of pre-modern long-distance communication mentioned in the text?

Coded drumbeats and loud whist (correct)

Postal mail and semaphore telegraphs

Electromagnetic radiation and light

Telegraph and signal flags

What do telecommunication transmission paths often include?

Communication channels for multiplexing (correct)

Evolution of beacons and visual signals

Inclusion of postal mail

Exclusive use of slow systems

What is excluded from the field of telecommunication, according to the text?

Slow systems such as postal mail Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of communication channels in telecommunication?

Multiplexing multiple concurrent communication sessions Signup and view all the answers

When did Telstra transition from a state-owned enterprise to a fully privatised company?

2006 Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of the department that controlled Australia's telecommunications services?

Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) Signup and view all the answers

When was the Postmaster-General's Department formed?

1901 Signup and view all the answers

Which commission was responsible for postal services after the establishment of separate commissions in 1975?

Australian Postal Commission (Australia Post) Signup and view all the answers

What is Telstra's position in the S&P/ASX index?

S&P/ASX 20 Signup and view all the answers