Question 1

The most important person in the early growth of telephony was:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which of the following is not a type of telephone service?

Accepted Answer

MCI is not a type of telephone service; it was a telecommunications company. ISDN, POTS, and VoIP are all types of telephone services.

Question 3

Which of the following was not an enabling factor for mobile telephone service?

Accepted Answer

App stores, while significant for the proliferation and utility of smartphones, were not an enabling factor for the initial establishment of mobile telephone service. The other options (A, C, D) directly relate to the technological advancements that made mobile phone service possible, such as cell division, digital switching, and miniaturization of electronics.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a major areas of growth in the telephone industry?

Accepted Answer

Telephone directories, listing all residents in an area, are not a major area of growth in the telephone industry. This is because the industry has shifted towards digital solutions and services such as wearables, mobile commerce (m-commerce), and new applications (apps) that enhance the functionality and use of smartphones. Traditional telephone directories have been largely replaced by online search engines and digital directories.

Question 5

What is the number one mobile telephone market in the world in number of subscribers?

Accepted Answer

China has the largest number of mobile telephone subscribers in the world, significantly surpassing other countries in terms of mobile phone user base.

Question 6

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

There are more mobile phones in the U.S. than people, as many individuals own multiple devices.

Question 7

The biggest threat to the future of telephony in the U.S. is:

Accepted Answer

The scarcity of bandwidth is a significant concern for the future of telephony in the U.S., as it limits the capacity for mobile telephone and data services to expand and meet growing demand.

Question 8

Telephone regulation in the U.S. is primarily implemented by:

Accepted Answer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the primary regulatory body responsible for overseeing the telecommunications industry in the United States, including telephone services.

Question 9

An increasing number of Americans are abandoning landline phones in favor of mobile phones. Discuss how this change may affect families and society in general.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Today's AT&T is a very different company from the one that Theodore Vail grew a century ago. What were the primary motivators for the changes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today's AT&T is a very different company...

Question 11

Most people replace their telephones every year or two. What is the ecological impact of this rapid turnover in technology? How can the negative impacts be minimized?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 20: Telephony