How internet cables connect continents
  • 1. What primarily connects continents through the ocean?
A) Submarine cables
B) Radio waves
C) Satellite signals
D) Wireless towers
  • 2. Which ocean is known for having the most submarine cables?
A) The Pacific Ocean
B) The Indian Ocean
C) The Arctic Ocean
D) The Atlantic Ocean
  • 3. Which organization is responsible for the regulation of submarine cables?
A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
B) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
C) Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
D) United Nations (UN)
  • 4. Why are submarine cables preferred over satellites for internet transmission?
A) Easier to install
B) Greater coverage area
C) Less prone to interference
D) Lower latency and higher bandwidth
  • 5. What is the purpose of repeater stations in submarine cables?
A) To change cable direction
B) To boost signal strength
C) To convert data formats
D) To store data temporarily
  • 6. What role do maintenance ships play in submarine cable operations?
A) Host data centers
B) Install new satellites
C) Monitor signal strength
D) Repair damaged cables
  • 7. What does 'geographical redundancy' mean in internet cable infrastructure?
A) Having multiple cables in different routes
B) Using the same cable multiple times
C) Limitations on cable length
D) A backup server system
  • 8. What is the typical lifespan of a submarine cable?
A) 10 years
B) 50 years
C) 5 years
D) 25 years
  • 9. Which country has the largest number of submarine cables?
A) Brazil
B) China
C) United States
D) India
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