A Silent Revolution (Questions & Answers)

A Silent Revolution ~ Kunal Verma ( Published Hindustan Times )
Question & Answer
Q.1. What does SMS stand for ?
Ans- SMS stands for Short Messaging Service.
Q.2. How was it conceived ?
Ans- SMS was conceived as a part of the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) digital standard.
Q.3. What ability does it have ?
Ans- It has the ability to send and receive text messages at a mobile phone.
Q.4. How are messages sent and routed ?
Ans- Messages are not sent directly from the sender to the receiver. They are routed through short messaging service centre run by the service provider.
Q.5. What ensures that the message is delivered at the destination mobile even if it is switched off or out of the coverage area ?
Ans- Short Messaging Service Centre ensures that the message is delivered at the destination mobile even if it is switched off or out of the coverage area.
Q.6. What does SMSC stand for ?
Ans- SMSC stands for Short Messaging Service Centre.
Q.7. What is its (SMSC) function ?
Ans- The function of SMSC is to store the message and forward it when the mobile is switched on or enters the network. (Generally messages are delivered instantly.)
Q.8. On what account may the delivery of a message be delayed ?
Ans- The delivery of a message, at times, may be delayed due to congestion. (Normally, messages are delivered instantly.)
Q.9. What is the beauty of SMS ?
Ans- The beauty of SMS is that messages can be sent and received while making voice calls and even when the mobile is switched off or out of network.
Q.10. What is a voice call ?
Ans- A voice call is a tele-communication service which allows to make a real time voice conversation with the people far off.
Q.11. How does it (voice call) differ from SMS ?
Ans- SMS is an instant text messaging service while a voice call is a real time voice call service where people talk to another person far off.

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