WSC 2.1 - The Australian National Broadband Network Quiz

When was the National Broadband Network (NBN) declared “built and fully operational”?

• August 2020

• December 23, 2020

• April 2009

• 2007

How many premises remained unable to connect when the NBN was declared complete?

• 100,000

• 35,000

• 230,000

• 11.86 million

What speed is considered to represent "broadband" in Australia?

• 10Mbps

• 15Mbps

• 25Mbps

• 50Mbps

Which political party initially pushed for the NBN project in 2007?

• Liberal Party

• Australian Labor Party

• National Party

• Green Party

What major change did the right-of-centre government introduce after coming to power in 2013?

• A shift from FTTP to a multi-technology mix (MTM)

• Expansion of the original FTTP plan

• Abandonment of the NBN project

• Selling the NBN to private companies

What was one of the major criticisms of the NBN project?

• It was built too quickly

• The internet speed was too high for average users

• The plan was costly and some areas still lacked sufficient internet speed

• The government provided too much funding

Which of the following was NOT a major concern regarding the NBN?

• The cost of rebuilding outdated network components

• The impact of NBN on Netflix and other streaming services

• High wholesale broadband prices in Australia

• The adequacy of satellite services for remote users

How did Australia’s economy perform during the NBN build period?

• It struggled compared to other nations with better internet

• It performed worse than expected due to poor broadband service

• It outperformed many better-wired rivals

• It collapsed due to delays in broadband service

What was a new regulation introduced on the same day as the NBN announcement?

• A law requiring banks to lower interest rates

• A law allowing digital platforms 24 hours to remove harmful content

• A law providing free WiFi across Australia

• A law increasing NBN broadband speeds for all users

What is one legacy issue of the NBN that remains unresolved?

• The inability of customers to identify who is responsible for fixing service issues

• The removal of all high-speed fiber connections

• A complete failure of video streaming services

• The collapse of 5G networks