1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of 3G network?
a) Communication over VoIP
b) Unparalleled network capacity
c) Multi-megabit Internet access
d) LTE based network
Explanation: Multi-megabit Internet access, communication using Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP), voice activated calls, unparalleled network capacity are some of the characteristics of 3G network. 3G systems promise unparalleled wireless access which is not possible in 2G systems. LTE (Long term Evolution) is a standard of 4G systems.
2. What is the term used by ITU for a set of global standards of 3G systems?
a) GSM
b) IMT 2000
c) CDMA
d) EDGE
Explanation: International Telecommunications Union (ITU) used the term IMT-2000 in 1998. It is used for a set of global standards for third generation (3G) mobile telecoms services and equipment.
3. Which of the following leads to evolution of 3G networks in CDMA systems?
a) IS-95
b) IS-95B
c) CdmaOne
d) Cdma2000
Explanation: 3G evolution of CDMA system leads to cdma2000. It is based on the fundamentals of IS-95 and IS-95B. IS-95 is a 2G standard for CDMA systems. IS-95B is a CDMA system for 2.5G networks.
4. Which of the following leads to the 3G evolution of GSM, IS-136 and PDC systems?
a) W-CDMA
b) GPRS
c) EDGE
d) HSCSD
Explanation: The 3G evolution for GSM, IS-136 and PDC systems leads to W-CDMA (Wideband CDMA). It is based on the network fundamentals of GSM, as well as merged versions of GSM and IS-136 through EDGE. GPRS, EDGE and HSCSD are 2.5G networks.
5. What is 3GPP?
a) Project based on W-CDMA
b) Project based on cdma2000
c) Project based on 2G standards
d) Project based on 2.5G standards
Explanation: 3GPP is a 3G Partnership Project for Wideband CDMA standards based on backward compatibility with GSM and IS-136. The project was established in December 1998. Its initial scope was to make a globally applicable third generation mobile phone system.
6. Which of the following is not a standard of 3G?
a) UMTS
b) Cdma2000
c) TD-SCDMA
d) LTE
Explanation: UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System), TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), Cdma2000 are the standards defined for 3G networks. LTE (Long Term Evolution) is a 4G standard for high speed wireless communication.
7. What is 3GPP2?
a) Project based on W-CDMA
b) Project based on cdma2000
c) Project based on 2G standards
d) Project based on 2.5G standards
Explanation: 3GPP2 is a 3G Partnership Project for Cdma2000 standards based on backward compatibility with earlier CdmaOne 2G CDMA technology. It was initiated by IMT-2000 to cover high speed, broadband and Internet Protocol (IP) based mobile systems. It mainly focuses on North American and Asian regions.
8. Which of the following 3G standard is used in Japan?
a) UMTS
b) TD-SCDMA
c) Cdma2000
d) UTRA
Explanation: Japan uses UMTS (W-CDMA) standard for its 3G network. The standards used are UMTS 800, UMTS 900, UMTS 1500, UMTS 1700 and UMTS 2100. They are standardized by ARIB(Association of Radio industries and Business).
9. What does the number 2000 in IMT-2000 signifies?
a) Year
b) Number of subscribers per cell
c) Number of cells
d) Area (Km)
Explanation: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) defined the third generation (3G) of mobile telephony standards, IMT-2000 to facilitate growth, increase bandwidth, and support more diverse applications. The number 2000 in IMT-2000 indicates the start of the system (year 2000) and the spectrum used (around 2000 MHz).
10. Which of the following is not an application of third generation network?
a) Global Positioning System (GPS)
b) Video conferencing
c) Downloading rate upto 1 Gbps
d) Mobile TV
Explanation: 3G applications include GPS (Global Positioning System), MMS (Multimedia Messaging System), video conferencing, location based services, video on demand, wireless voice telephony and high data rates with peak downloading rate of 100 Mbps. For 4G networks, the peak downloading rate is 1 Gbps.