International Engineering Consortium
Web ProForums
Home / On-Line Education / Web ProForums
Multimedia Broadcasting via Satellite
Sponsored by:
International Engineering Consortium

Table of Contents:
Definition and Overview
1. Introduction
2. Real-Time Applications
3. Store-and-Forward Applications
4. Conclusion
Self-Test
Glossary
Download PDFPDF of this tutorial
Self-Test
1. Satellite’s technical capability of point-to-multipoint broadcasting as well as the implementation and penetration of open standards have been available for some time.
a. True
b. False
2. The key to selecting satellite distribution instead of terrestrial options for these applications is __________, not ___________ in most cases.
a. Technology/economics
b. Economics/technology
c. User-based/company-based
d. Company-based/user-based
3. _______________ applications involve the distribution of time-sensitive content, such as video and/or audio programs and interactive services, to the end user.
a. IP–based
b. Satellite-based
c. Store-and-forward
d. Real-time
4. Real-time applications usually require a significant amount of bandwidth.
a. True
b. False
5. The ____________ standard was developed to help minimize congestion when streaming bandwidth-intensive content over local-area networks (LANs) to the desktop.
a. Application
b. Satellite
c. IP multicast
d. LAN
6. Delivering the video stream by satellite enables enterprise networks to maximize the capabilities of an IP multicast stream by dropping the stream directly into the corporate office—eliminating the need to expand WAN capacity.
a. True
b. False
7. _______________ applications involve storing or saving a large file and forwarding or delivering that file to the intended audience for use at a later time or date.
a. File delivery
b. Store-and-forward
c. Real-time
d. Satellite-based
8. ____________ is the transmission of computer files from a single site to many sites around the country or around the world.
a. File delivery
b. Store-and-forward
c. Transfer
d. Caching
9. Because of increasing technology, video servers at remote enterprise sites are becoming more prevalent.
a. True
b. False
10. One of the advantages of the computer-based playback system is that the devices can operate unattended, meaning the systems remain up-to-date because no human interaction is required.
a. True
b. False
Glossary >>

Copyright © 2007 International Engineering Consortium
Terms of Use | Privacy Statement | Site Map
Registered Users
Enjoy exclusive access to free On-Line Education and receive the biweekly IEC newsletter.
IEC Newsletter
Get the latest industry information including critical insights from key industry leaders, technology briefings, and an Analyst Corner.
Current
Subscribe
Newsroom
IEC News
June 04, 2008
Top Broadband Innovations in Asia-Pacific Recognized with IEC Announcement of 2008 InfoVision Finalists
April 30, 2008
IEC and Convergence World Magazine Announce Top NGN Innovators at SOFNET 08 in London
April 22, 2008
Excellence, Innovation and Leadership Recognized as IEC and Convergence World Announce 2008 Awards Finalists
IEC on Radio
IEC on radio Tele-Semana, commentary on NXTComm 2007 and future IEC programming.
IEC on TV
CCTV Highlights Broadband World Forum Asia 2007
BBWF Asia Comes to China

View all Press Releases
On-line Press Kit
IEC Corporate Member
Advertising Kit
Overview
IEC.org Web Banner Ads
Event Web Banner Ads
E-Newsletters
Exhibit Preview
TecPreview