1. What is a cluster in a cellular system?
a) Group of frequencies
b) Group of cells
c) Group of subscribers
d) Group of mobile systems
Explanation: Cluster is group of N cells. These cells use the complete set of frequency available for the cellular system at that location.
2. Why neighbouring stations are assigned different group of channels in cellular system?
a) To minimize interference
b) To minimize area
c) To maximize throughput
d) To maximize capacity of each cell
Explanation: Neighbouring base stations are assigned different group of channels. It minimizes the interference between base stations and the users under their control.
3. What is frequency reuse?
a) Process of selecting and allocating channels
b) Process of selection of mobile users
c) Process of selecting frequency of mobile equipment
d) Process of selection of number of cells
Explanation: Frequency reuse is the process of using the same radio frequencies on radio transmitter sites within a geographic area. They are separated by sufficient distance to cause minimal interference with each other.
4. What is a cell in cellular system?
a) A group of cells
b) A group of subscribers
c) A small geographical area
d) A large group of mobile systems
Explanation: Cell is a small geographic area in a cellular system. Each cellular base station within a cell is allocated a group of radio channels that could be used in another cell.
5. Which of the following is a universally adopted shape of cell?
a) Hexagon
b) Circle
c) Triangle
d) Square
Explanation: Hexagonal cell shape is a simplistic model of radio coverage for each base station. It has been universally adopted since the hexagon permits easy and manageable analysis of a cellular system.
6. Actual radio coverage of a cell is called __________
a) Fingerprint
b) Footprint
c) Imprint
d) Matrix
Explanation: Actual radio coverage of a cell is known as the footprint. It is determined from field measurements or propagation prediction models. Although the real footprint is amorphous in nature, a regular cell shape is needed for systematic system design.
7. Why the shape of cell is not circle?
a) Omni directionality
b) Overlapping regions or gaps are left
c) Small area
d) Complex design
Explanation: Circle is the first natural choice to represent the coverage area of a base station. But while adopting this shape, adjacent cells cannot be overlaid upon a map without leaving gaps or creating overlapping regions.
8. What is the main reason to adopt hexagon shape in comparison to square and triangle?
a) Largest area
b) Simple design
c) Small area
d) Single directional
Explanation: For a given distance between the center of a polygon and its farthest perimeter points, the hexagon has the largest area. Thus, by using the hexagon geometry, the fewest number of cells can cover a geographic region.
9. Which type of antenna is used for center excited cells?
a) Dipole antenna
b) Grid antenna
c) Sectored antenna
d) Omnidirectional antenna
Explanation: For center excited cells, base station transmitters are used at the center of cell. To cover the whole cell, omnidirectional antenna is the best choice for base station transmitters.
10. Which type of antenna is used for edge excited cells?
a) Omnidirectional antenna
b) Grid antenna
c) Sectored directional antenna
d) Dipole antenna
Explanation: For edge excited cell, mostly base station transmitters are placed on three of the six cell vertices. To cover the assigned portion of a cell, sectored directional antenna is the best choice.