33403 BROADBAND LATEST
SYSTEMS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A satellite receives a signal, amplifies it, and shifts the frequency to a
downlink frequency using a(n) ______. - ANSWERS-transponder
Individual satellites within an orbital are assigned a fixed position called
a(n) _____. - ANSWERS-orbital slot
A frequency-agile processor has the capability to _____. - ANSWERS-
convert one channel to another
To help prevent signal losses in coaxial down-leads in Direct Broadcast
Service (DBS) signals, the LNBF normally converts these signals to
_____ frequencies. - ANSWERS-L-Band
Select a _____ filter if it is required that all frequencies except those in a
limited range must pass. - ANSWERS-band-rejection
The gain of an antenna is defined _____ of the received signal, in a
given direction, when compared to a referenced antenna, typically a
resonant dipole antenna. - ANSWERS-in dB and indicates the amount
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, 33403 BROADBAND LATEST
SYSTEMS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Use a(n)_____ to take the balanced outputs from multiple processors
and modulators and mix them into a single output signal. - ANSWERS-
combiner
A(n) __________ is used to correct signal tilt. - ANSWERS-equalizer
Use a(n) _______ on a cable to provide an impedance match. -
ANSWERS-terminator
The design commonly used in CATV systems and in larger private
MATV and SMATV systems is the _______ distribution system. -
ANSWERS-trunk and branch
Analog television produces a picture with an aspect ratio (width-to-
height) of _____, whereas digital television aspect ratio is _____. -
ANSWERS-4:3; 16:9
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SYSTEMS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A satellite receives a signal, amplifies it, and shifts the frequency to a
downlink frequency using a(n) ______. - ANSWERS-transponder
Individual satellites within an orbital are assigned a fixed position called
a(n) _____. - ANSWERS-orbital slot
A frequency-agile processor has the capability to _____. - ANSWERS-
convert one channel to another
To help prevent signal losses in coaxial down-leads in Direct Broadcast
Service (DBS) signals, the LNBF normally converts these signals to
_____ frequencies. - ANSWERS-L-Band
Select a _____ filter if it is required that all frequencies except those in a
limited range must pass. - ANSWERS-band-rejection
The gain of an antenna is defined _____ of the received signal, in a
given direction, when compared to a referenced antenna, typically a
resonant dipole antenna. - ANSWERS-in dB and indicates the amount
END OF
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, 33403 BROADBAND LATEST
SYSTEMS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Use a(n)_____ to take the balanced outputs from multiple processors
and modulators and mix them into a single output signal. - ANSWERS-
combiner
A(n) __________ is used to correct signal tilt. - ANSWERS-equalizer
Use a(n) _______ on a cable to provide an impedance match. -
ANSWERS-terminator
The design commonly used in CATV systems and in larger private
MATV and SMATV systems is the _______ distribution system. -
ANSWERS-trunk and branch
Analog television produces a picture with an aspect ratio (width-to-
height) of _____, whereas digital television aspect ratio is _____. -
ANSWERS-4:3; 16:9
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