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Q75·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2019

Communication Technologies LTE VoLTE

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Question

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?

1LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
2LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1.

    LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.

  2. 2.

    LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.

Options

a

1 only

b

2 only

c

Both 1 and 2

d

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: LTE is commonly marketed as 4G, not 3G. VoLTE is a service that enables voice calls over the 4G LTE network infrastructure. Statement 2 is incorrect: LTE is not purely data-only; while primarily designed for data, it supports voice through VoLTE. VoLTE is not voice-only technology; it delivers voice calls over 4G LTE networks but operates alongside data services. Both statements contain inaccuracies about the nature and marketing of these technologies. > LTE marketed as 4G; VoLTE enables voice over LTE infrastructure, both support data. Answer: d.

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q75

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Telecommunications

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

Current Affairs 2018-2019

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