SBCA Satellite Theory & Signal Transmission

Question 1

What is the primary function of a satellite transponder?

Accepted Answer

Re-transmit signals

Answer

Power the satellite

Answer

Measure temperature

Answer

Control altitude

Question 2

Which orbit is most commonly used for TV broadcasting satellites?

Accepted Answer

Geostationary orbit

Answer

Polar orbit

Answer

Elliptical orbit

Answer

Low Earth orbit

Question 3

What is the typical frequency range for satellite TV?

Accepted Answer

12–18 GHz

Answer

1–2 GHz

Answer

3–5 GHz

Answer

30–40 GHz

Question 4

What does LNB stand for?

Accepted Answer

Local Network Band

Answer

Long Narrow Beam

Answer

Low-Noise Block

Answer

Line Number Bitrate

Question 5

What type of signal is transmitted from satellites?

Accepted Answer

Optical

Answer

Infrared

Answer

RF (Radio Frequency)

Answer

Ultrasound

Question 6

What is the footprint of a satellite?

Accepted Answer

Area receiving signal

Answer

Its path through space

Answer

Satellite weight

Answer

Coverage time

Question 7

What does polarization refer to in satellite signals?

Accepted Answer

Wave orientation

Answer

Signal strength

Answer

Antenna height

Answer

Transmission speed

Question 8

Which device receives and decodes satellite signals?

Accepted Answer

Receiver

Answer

Antenna

Answer

Router

Answer

Modem

Question 9

What is signal latency in satellite communication?

Accepted Answer

Time delay

Answer

Download speed

Answer

Bandwidth

Answer

Noise level