Dtd End Of Year Trivia Fun
DTD COLLEAGUES Test your DTD knowledge GOOD LUCK!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
True or False: A reference to the 'Digital Cliff' means an instructional video on digital television retune (or rescan), developed by the UK Digital Switchover Taskforce, featuring Cliff Richards.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The digital cliff effect describes the sudden loss of digital signal reception. Unlike analog signals, which gradually fade when signal strength decreases or electromagnetic interference or multipath increases, a digital signal provides data which is either perfect or non-existent at the receiving end. The digital signal "falls off a cliff" instead of having a gradual rolloff when represented graphically.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Those Canberra DTD people are always speaking in acronyms. What does CEP stand for?CEP: Coverage Program
Correct Answer
Evaluation
evaluation
Eval
evalExplanation
CEP stands for 'Coverage Evalution Program'Rate this question:
- 3.
How many Radio LAPs are there?
- A.
7
- B.
75
- C.
114
- D.
239
Correct Answer
C. 114Explanation
The question asks for the number of Radio LAPs. Out of the given options, the only option that represents a number of Radio LAPs is 114.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which DTD staff participated in the ACMA's Movember Team 2010? (Caution: Clues are somewhat misleading)
- A.
Lachlan Phillips
- B.
Richard McDonald
- C.
John May
- D.
Matthew Archer
- E.
Ray Treloar
- F.
David Brumfield
Correct Answer(s)
A. Lachlan Phillips
B. Richard McDonald
D. Matthew Archer
E. Ray TreloarExplanation
The ACMA's 2010 Movember Team included Lachlan Phillips, Richard McDonald, Matt Archer and Ray Treloar.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the most an Australian commercial radio licence has sold for?
- A.
$95 million
- B.
$105 million
- C.
$155 million
Correct Answer
C. $155 millionExplanation
2SYD (NOVA) in Sydney sold for $155 million on 20/7/2000Rate this question:
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- 6.
In what year was the first Australian commercial radio service licensed?
Correct Answer
1923Explanation
2FC in Sydney was the first radio station to be licenced on 1 July 1923.Rate this question:
- 7.
How many TRIM documents have been created by DTD, year to date, 2010?
- A.
6,000-7,000
- B.
7,000-8,000
- C.
8,000-9,000
- D.
9,000-10,000
Correct Answer
D. 9,000-10,000 -
- 8.
True or False: TPEB created over 1000 more TRIM documents than ACPB in 2010.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
At time of writing, TPEB had created 4,778 TRIM documents and ACPB had created 4,295 TRIM documents.Rate this question:
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- 9.
True or False: Senator Stephen Conroy has a large inflatable dalek in his office.
- A.
Completely True
- B.
Utterly False
Correct Answer
A. Completely TrueExplanation
See http://afr.com/p/business/technology/nbn_bro_T0i2QuVruK8ADPePuF219KRate this question:
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- 10.
Those Melbourne DTD people have been keeping a close eye on Commercial TV broadcasters. What date does the Broadcasting and Datacasting Services (Parental Lock) Technical Standard 2010 commence operation?
- A.
1 July 2011
- B.
4 February 2011
- C.
1 Jan 2011
Correct Answer
B. 4 February 2011Explanation
The correct answer is 4 February 2011. This is the date when the Broadcasting and Datacasting Services (Parental Lock) Technical Standard 2010 starts its operation.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What does the term 'combinatorial clock' refer to?
- A.
A type of auction design being examined by the ACMA for spectrum allocation
- B.
A timepiece featuring both analog and digital displays
- C.
An application embedded in Outlook that disrupts meeting bookings
Correct Answer
A. A type of auction design being examined by the ACMA for spectrum allocationExplanation
The term 'combinatorial clock' refers to a type of auction design being examined by the ACMA for spectrum allocation. This suggests that the ACMA is investigating a specific method or system for allocating spectrum through an auction process. The term does not refer to a timepiece or an application embedded in Outlook.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is Giles demonstrating?
- A.
Channel A and Channel B
- B.
Tips for negotiating Authority Paper extensions with Marilyn Woolford
- C.
Senate Estimates preparation
Correct Answer
C. Senate Estimates preparationExplanation
Giles is demonstrating Senate Estimates preparation.Rate this question:
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- 13.
When will analog television be switched off in Adelaide?
- A.
Second Half 2012
- B.
First Half 2013
- C.
Second Half 2013
- D.
First Half 2014
Correct Answer
C. Second Half 2013Explanation
Analog television will be switched off in Adelaide during the second half of 2013.Rate this question:
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- 14.
True or False: Once upon a time, Chris Hose volunteered for the Rural Fire Service. His first heroic fire-fighting achievement was to deal with a lawn-mower incident.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Chris Hose volunteered for the Rural Fire Service and his first heroic fire-fighting achievement was dealing with a lawn-mower incident.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following are the main restack planning approaches under consideration by the ACMA?
- A.
6 channel block
- B.
2 service stack
- C.
Minimum moves
- D.
Hybrid hoard
Correct Answer(s)
A. 6 channel block
C. Minimum movesExplanation
The main restack planning approaches under consideration by the ACMA include the 6 channel block and minimum moves. These approaches likely involve organizing and rearranging channels or services in a way that minimizes the number of moves required. The 6 channel block approach may involve grouping channels together in blocks of six, while the minimum moves approach focuses on finding the most efficient way to rearrange the channels or services. The other options mentioned, 2 service stack and hybrid hoard, are not mentioned as main restack planning approaches.Rate this question:
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- 16.
True or False: The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy made the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Realising the Digital Dividend) Direction 2010 on 9 July 2010.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy did make the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Realising the Digital Dividend) Direction 2010 on 9 July 2010.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Where was David Brumfield born?
Correct Answer
Singapore
singaporeExplanation
David Brumfield was born in Singapore.Rate this question:
- 18.
What is the size of the digital dividend?
- A.
How long is a piece of string?
- B.
It depends on how much bidders are prepared to pay
- C.
126 MHz
Correct Answer
C. 126 MHzExplanation
The size of the digital dividend is 126 MHz. This refers to the amount of frequency spectrum that is available for use in digital communication. The digital dividend is typically allocated through auctions, where bidders compete and determine the value and price they are willing to pay for the spectrum. Therefore, the size of the digital dividend depends on how much bidders are prepared to pay, and in this case, it is 126 MHz.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Those Sydney people have been busy on all sorts of things. What does CAS stand for:Conditional Scheme
Correct Answer
Access
accessExplanation
The correct answer is "Access, access." CAS stands for Conditional Access Scheme, which refers to a system or program that controls and regulates access to certain resources or services based on specific conditions or criteria. In this context, the term "access" is used twice to emphasize the importance of controlling and managing access to resources or services.Rate this question:
- 20.
What is this?
- A.
Some kind of witchcraft
- B.
DTD's first tweet
Correct Answer
B. DTD's first tweet -
- 21.
How many LARs did DTRAS submit to LSD in 2010?
- A.
10-30
- B.
31-60
- C.
61-90
Correct Answer
C. 61-90Explanation
In 2010, DTRAS submitted between 61 and 90 LARs to LSD.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which answer option best describes the following:
- A.
2G technology
- B.
The Gavins
- C.
ACMA Career Pathing
Correct Answer
B. The Gavins -
- 23.
What is a mux?
- A.
A draft discussion paper with conflicting tracked changes
- B.
A dog trained to navigate geostationary satellites
- C.
A multiplexer - a device that performs multiplexing
- D.
A moustache that grows up instead of down
Correct Answer
C. A multiplexer - a device that performs multiplexingExplanation
A mux, short for multiplexer, is a device that performs multiplexing. Multiplexing is the process of combining multiple signals or data streams into a single signal or data stream, which can then be transmitted or processed more efficiently. A multiplexer takes multiple input signals and selects one of them to be transmitted or processed based on a control signal. This allows for the efficient use of resources and increases the capacity of a communication channel or system.Rate this question:
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- 24.
DTD celebrated its first birthday on (answer as many as are correct)
- A.
1 December 2010
- B.
1/12/2010
- C.
2010-12-1
Correct Answer(s)
A. 1 December 2010
B. 1/12/2010
C. 2010-12-1Explanation
The correct answer is 1 December 2010, 1/12/2010, 2010-12-1. These three options all represent the same date, which is the day on which DTD celebrated its first birthday. The format of the date can vary, but the actual day, month, and year remain the same.Rate this question:
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