Basica

Question 1

What are the bars on a cell phone represent?

Answer 1

They represent the strength of the signals from the tower measured in dB

Question 2

What is the range of dB

Answer 2

it is from -113dB (low end or no signal) to -50dB (standing next to cell tower)

Question 3

What is signal propagation?

Answer 3

The ability of a wireless signal to penetrate. You may lose signal in winter where there are leaves

Question 4

What is spectrum?

Answer 4

Spectrum is a range of electromagnetic radio frequencies used to transmit sound, video and data across the country. It is used for internet, tv broadcasting and transmitting of sound between phones

Question 5

RF energy is called ——–

Answer 5

Radio waves

Question 6

What are the components that make up a cell site?

Answer 6

Tower
Receiver
Base unit
Antenna
Transmitters

Question 7

A highway can be an analogy for ——-

Answer 7

spectrum

Question 8

The surface of the road is analogous to —–in telecommunication

Answer 8

technology (2G, 3G, 4G)