SBCA System Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Question 1

What is a common cause of weak satellite signals?

Accepted Answer

Dish misalignment

Answer

Strong sunlight

Answer

Low humidity

Answer

New cables

Question 2

How can you test for a faulty coaxial cable?

Accepted Answer

Checking the weather

Answer

By bending the cable

Answer

Using a continuity tester

Answer

Touching it

Question 3

What should be checked if channels suddenly disappear?

Accepted Answer

Cable color

Answer

TV brightness

Answer

Signal strength and alignment

Answer

Antenna height

Question 4

What is a sign of LNB failure?

Accepted Answer

Signal loss with good alignment

Answer

Image distortion

Answer

Audio lag

Answer

Menu error

Question 5

How often should outdoor satellite equipment be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Only when broken

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Never

Question 6

What is the purpose of weatherproofing connectors?

Accepted Answer

Prevent moisture damage

Answer

Improve appearance

Answer

Reduce heat

Answer

Lower power use

Question 7

Which device helps measure signal quality?

Accepted Answer

Signal meter

Answer

Compass

Answer

Weather station

Answer

Thermometer

Question 8

What may cause intermittent signal loss during rain?

Accepted Answer

Tree growth

Answer

Cable wear

Answer

Rain fade

Answer

Static electricity

Question 9

What maintenance step ensures better long-term performance?

Accepted Answer

Securing and checking alignment

Answer

Painting the dish

Answer

Rerouting cables

Answer

Changing the color