EEEN 462 - Analog Telephone Access Network Quiz

Test your knowledge of traditional telephone network technologies

1
What is the standard voltage used for ringing signal in analog telephone systems?
2
What is the typical DC voltage supplied to an analog telephone when off-hook?
3
What is the purpose of a hybrid coil in a telephone set?
4
What frequency range is used for voice transmission in analog telephone systems?
5
What is the typical resistance of the subscriber loop in analog telephone systems?
6
What does DTMF stand for in telephone systems?
7
What is the primary function of a SLIC (Subscriber Line Interface Circuit)?
8
What is the typical current drawn by an analog telephone when off-hook?
9
What is the purpose of a carbon microphone in traditional telephone handsets?
10
What is the typical impedance of a standard analog telephone?
11
What does POTS stand for in telecommunications?
12
What is the purpose of a loading coil in telephone lines?
13
What is the typical frequency of the ringing signal in analog telephone systems?
14
What is the primary purpose of the sidetone in a telephone handset?
15
What is the typical loop resistance limit for analog telephone lines?

Test Results

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Answer Key

  • Question 1: b (90V AC)
  • Question 2: b (48V)
  • Question 3: a (To convert between 2-wire and 4-wire circuits)
  • Question 4: b (300 Hz to 3.4 kHz)
  • Question 5: b (600 ohms)
  • Question 6: b (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency)
  • Question 7: b (To interface between the telephone line and digital switching system)
  • Question 8: b (20-50 mA)
  • Question 9: b (To convert sound waves to electrical signals)
  • Question 10: b (600 ohms)
  • Question 11: b (Plain Old Telephone Service)
  • Question 12: b (To reduce signal distortion over long distances)
  • Question 13: a (16-25 Hz)
  • Question 14: a (To let the speaker hear their own voice)
  • Question 15: c (1500 ohms)