Question

Which of the following is not advantage of satellite communication?

• A. can reach over large geographical area
• B. circuit costs independent of distance
• C. broadcast possibilities
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D none of the above

A communications satellite is an artificial satellite that relays and amplifies radio telecommunications signals via a transponder; it creates a communication channel between a source transmitter and a receiver at different locations on Earth.

It has a number of advantages-

1. Mobile communication can be easily established by satellite communication.

2. Satellite communication is economical compared with terrestrial communication particularly where long distances are involved.

3. User has control over their own network.

4. It spreads over a large geographical area.

5. Broadcast over very large distances is possible only due to these satellites.