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QoS and QoE Basics

1. What does QoS stand for?
a) Quality of Signal
b) Quality of Service
c) Quality of Speed
d) Quality of Spectrum
Answer: b) Quality of Service
2. What does QoE stand for?
a) Quality of End-users
b) Quality of Equipment
c) Quality of Experience
d) Quality of Environment
Answer: c) Quality of Experience
3. Which organization defines QoS as “totality of characteristics of a
telecommunications service that bear on its ability to satisfy user needs”?
a) IEEE
b) ITU-T
c) 3GPP
d) ISO
Answer: b) ITU-T
4. What does QoE primarily depend on?
a) Network Speed
b) User Perception
c) Signal Strength
d) Transmission Delay
Answer: b) User Perception
5. Which parameter is used to quantify QoE?
a) MOS (Mean Opinion Score)
b) RTT (Round Trip Time)
c) SINR (Signal to Interference Noise Ratio)
d) SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)
Answer: a) MOS (Mean Opinion Score)
6. What is the role of a QoS Class Identifier (QCI) in LTE?
a) Determines the network bandwidth
b) Assigns priorities to data traffic
c) Manages SIM authentication
d) Monitors signal strength
Answer: b) Assigns priorities to data traffic
7. Which of the following services typically requires the highest QoS priority?
a) Video Streaming
b) Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
c) Web Browsing
d) File Downloading
Answer: b) Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
8. In 5G networks, what is the expected end-to-end latency for URLLC?
a) 50ms
b) 10ms
c) 1ms
d) 100ms
Answer: c) 1ms
9. Which of the following is not a key service category in 5G?
a) eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband)
b) URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication)
c) mMTC (Massive Machine-Type Communication)
d) HSPA+
Answer: d) HSPA+
10. Which of the following is a primary reason for QoE degradation in a mobile
network?
a) High jitter
b) High spectrum allocation
c) Low latency
d) Increased bandwidth
Answer: a) High jitter

11. Which of these is a common QoS parameter?

a) Packet Loss
b) User Satisfaction
c) Customer Loyalty
d) Brand Value
Answer: a) Packet Loss
12. What does the term “jitter” refer to in networking?
a) Delay variation in packet delivery
b) Signal distortion
c) Network speed
d) Data encryption method
Answer: a) Delay variation in packet delivery
13. Which factor does NOT directly influence QoS?
a) Throughput
b) Latency
c) Signal Strength
d) User’s mood
Answer: d) User’s mood
14. A lower MOS score indicates:
a) Better user experience
b) Poorer user experience
c) Higher network throughput
d) Faster call connection time
Answer: b) Poorer user experience
15. What is the typical range of MOS scores?
a) 1-10
b) 0-100
c) 1-5
d) 0-50
Answer: c) 1-5

4. QoS Implementation and Challenges

16. What type of bearer is used for VoLTE in LTE networks?
a) Best Effort Bearer
b) Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) Bearer
c) Non-GBR Bearer
d) Default Bearer
Answer: b) Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR) Bearer
17. What is the main challenge in ensuring QoS in mobile networks?
a) High hardware cost
b) Network congestion
c) More service providers
d) Increased number of applications
Answer: b) Network congestion
18. Which method can improve QoS in a congested network?
a) Packet Prioritization
b) Increasing latency
c) Decreasing bandwidth
d) Reducing spectrum allocation
Answer: a) Packet Prioritization
19. What is a key benefit of implementing QoS in LTE?
a) Lower call drops
b) Better battery life
c) Reduced SIM card costs
d) Faster hardware manufacturing
Answer: a) Lower call drops
20. What is a key requirement for achieving high QoE in video streaming?
a) Low latency and high bandwidth
b) High latency and low jitter
c) High packet loss and low bandwidth
d) High jitter and low spectrum
Answer: a) Low latency and high bandwidth
21. What technique helps in reducing packet delay in a congested network?
a) Traffic Shaping
b) Increasing latency
c) Packet Dropping
d) Reducing bandwidth
Answer: a) Traffic Shaping
22. Which scheduling mechanism is commonly used for QoS in LTE?
a) Round Robin Scheduling
b) Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ)
c) First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS)
d) Random Scheduling
Answer: b) Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ)
23. Which layer in the OSI model is responsible for ensuring QoS in data
transmission?
a) Network Layer
b) Physical Layer
c) Application Layer
d) Transport Layer
Answer: d) Transport Layer
24. What is the primary function of a traffic classifier in QoS?
a) Identify packet types and apply rules
b) Increase bandwidth
c) Block unauthorized access
d) Reduce interference
Answer: a) Identify packet types and apply rules
25. Which of the following does NOT improve QoS?
a) Traffic Prioritization
b) Packet Scheduling
c) Increasing Jitter
d) Bandwidth Reservation
Answer: c) Increasing Jitter
26. Which protocol is commonly used to monitor QoS in IP networks?
a) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
b) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
c) HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)
d) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
Answer: a) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
27. What does EPC stand for in LTE networks?
a) Enhanced Packet Core
b) Ethernet Protocol Control
c) Enterprise Packet Channel
d) Extended Performance Circuit
Answer: a) Enhanced Packet Core
28. What is a major challenge in QoS provisioning in mobile networks?
a) Mobility of users
b) Fixed bandwidth allocation
c) Wired infrastructure
d) Limited number of users
Answer: a) Mobility of users
29. What is the function of Admission Control in QoS?
a) Block all connections
b) Regulate network access based on resource availability
c) Improve security
d) Reduce data transmission speed
Answer: b) Regulate network access based on resource availability
30. What is the purpose of buffer management in QoS?
a) Store packets temporarily to prevent packet loss
b) Increase packet loss intentionally
c) Reduce network throughput
d) Introduce delay in packet transmission
Answer: a) Store packets temporarily to prevent packet loss
31. What is the expected peak data rate for 5G networks?
a) 100 Mbps
b) 1 Gbps
c) 10 Gbps
d) 50 Gbps
Answer: c) 10 Gbps
32. What does the term “slicing” refer to in 5G QoS management?
a) Dividing network resources into virtual networks
b) Reducing signal strength
c) Increasing data congestion
d) Splitting user connections into multiple links
Answer: a) Dividing network resources into virtual networks
33. Which QoS metric is most critical for real-time applications like online
gaming?
a) High Throughput
b) Low Latency
c) High Packet Loss
d) High Jitter
Answer: b) Low Latency
34. Which of these is NOT a key factor for QoE in video streaming?
a) Buffering Time
b) Resolution Quality
c) Number of Advertisements
d) Frame Rate
Answer: c) Number of Advertisements
35. Which of the following is an example of a real-time service requiring strict
QoS?
a) Email Services
b) Video Conferencing
c) Web Browsing
d) File Downloading
Answer: b) Video Conferencing
36. Which protocol helps ensure QoS for VoIP applications?
a) RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol)
b) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
c) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
d) DNS (Domain Name System)
Answer: a) RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol)
37. What is the impact of packet loss on QoE in a VoIP call?
a) Clearer voice quality
b) Choppy or distorted voice
c) Increased bandwidth
d) Improved security
Answer: b) Choppy or distorted voice
38. How does cloud computing affect QoS in mobile networks?
a) Introduces more latency
b) Reduces network efficiency
c) Enhances scalability and resource allocation
d) Increases jitter
Answer: c) Enhances scalability and resource allocation
39. What is the role of SDN (Software Defined Networking) in QoS?
a) Centralized control over network traffic
b) Increases network congestion
c) Removes network security
d) Reduces bandwidth allocation
Answer: a) Centralized control over network traffic
40. Which factor is most responsible for poor QoE in mobile cloud services?
a) High Packet Loss
b) High Data Storage
c) Increased Processing Power
d) Low Bandwidth Usage
Answer: a) High Packet Loss
41. What is the primary role of encryption in QoS?
a) Secure data without affecting transmission speed
b) Improve data speed
c) Increase bandwidth consumption
d) Decrease network reliability
Answer: a) Secure data without affecting transmission speed
42. How does congestion control improve QoS?
a) Reduces packet loss
b) Increases network delays
c) Slows down all traffic
d) Blocks all users
Answer: a) Reduces packet loss
43. What is a common network security threat that affects QoS?
a) DDoS Attacks
b) Bandwidth Expansion
c) Signal Amplification
d) Increased Jitter
Answer: a) DDoS Attacks
44. How can QoS help in cybersecurity?
a) By prioritizing critical data traffic
b) By increasing network delays
c) By reducing network bandwidth
d) By allowing more congestion
Answer: a) By prioritizing critical data traffic
45. What does network redundancy do for QoS?
a) Improves reliability by providing backup routes
b) Increases packet loss
c) Introduces additional jitter
d) Slows down network speed
Answer: a) Improves reliability by providing backup routes

10. Future Trends in QoS and QoE

46. What role will AI play in improving QoS?
a) Predictive network management
b) Increasing jitter
c) Reducing bandwidth
d) Increasing network congestion
Answer: a) Predictive network management
47. How does Edge Computing enhance QoE?
a) Reduces latency by processing data closer to users
b) Increases cloud dependency
c) Reduces bandwidth usage
d) Slows down data transmission
Answer: a) Reduces latency by processing data closer to users
48. Which technology will further enhance QoS in 6G?
a) Quantum Communications
b) 2G Networks
c) Analog Transmission
d) CDMA
Answer: a) Quantum Communications
49. What is a key goal of 6G in terms of QoE?
a) Near-zero latency
b) Increased packet loss
c) Higher congestion
d) Lower bandwidth
Answer: a) Near-zero latency
50. What future technology will ensure ultra-reliable QoS?
a) Blockchain for secure data routing
Answer: a) Blockchain for secure data routing