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