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