Satellites Quiz
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Satellites Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Sky broadcasts using RF (Radio Frequencies)?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
How high up do the communication satellites that Sky use orbit at?
- A.
230 miles
- B.
2230 miles
- C.
22300 miles
- D.
223000
Correct Answer
C. 22300 milesExplanation
They orbit at a height also known as the Clarke BeltRate this question:
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- 3.
How much does a single transponder cost to rent (per year)
- A.
£1-£2m
- B.
£2-£3m
- C.
£4-£5m
- D.
Sky don't need to rent them because they own their own satellites
Correct Answer
B. £2-£3m -
- 4.
Roughly how many SD services can you have on a single transponder?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
12
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 12 -
- 5.
Roughly how many HD services can you fit on a single transponder?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
12
- D.
20
Correct Answer
B. 5 -
- 6.
Which satellites to Sky uplink their services to?
- A.
Astra 2A
- B.
Astra 2E
- C.
Astra 2F
- D.
Astra 2G
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer(s)
B. Astra 2E
C. Astra 2FExplanation
Astra 2A is no longer used by anybody. Astra 2G is currently only used by 3rd party providers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Moving a transponder from their between uplink antennas is called an IOT?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It's a Traffic TransferRate this question:
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- 8.
The Uplink desk is primarily run by Platform Control on which site?
- A.
Osterley
- B.
Chilworth
Correct Answer
B. Chilworth -
- 9.
Sky has 2 uplink sites based in Chilworth and Fair Oak?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
How many transponders does Astra 2E have?
- A.
32
- B.
36
- C.
42
- D.
60
Correct Answer
D. 60 -
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