Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which statement about PTA's legal basis is correct?
A. PTA is principally governed by Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996.
B. PTA is principally governed by Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Act, 1973 (amended in 1984).
C. PTA is principally governed by National Disaster Management Act, 2010.
D. PTA is principally governed by National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000.
Correct Answer: A
The principal legal basis is Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
In which year/date did this PTA milestone occur: PTA was established in January under the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996.
A. 2002
B. 2024
C. 1958
D. 1996
Correct Answer: D
PTA was established in January under the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which organization is most directly associated with “Device Verification System (DVS)”?
A. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
B. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
C. Higher Education Commission (HEC)
D. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Correct Answer: A
Device Verification System (DVS) belongs to or is administered/regulated by PTA.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which organization is most directly associated with “Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS)”?
A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
B. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
C. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
D. Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Correct Answer: C
Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) belongs to or is administered/regulated by PTA.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which Pakistani organization is primarily responsible to regulate the operation and provision of telecommunication systems and services?
A. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
B. Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR)
C. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
D. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Correct Answer: A
This responsibility belongs primarily to PTA.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to protect the interests of telecommunications consumers. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. PTA: fund and promote university research and innovation
B. PTA: protect the interests of telecommunications consumers
C. PTA: coordinate relief, response and logistics during major emergencies
D. PTA: conduct public awareness activities against corruption
Correct Answer: B
The task matches PTA's mandate to protect the interests of telecommunications consumers.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which legal framework most directly underpins PTA when it performs the responsibility “promote fair competition and transparency in telecom regulation”?
A. Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007
B. National Accountability Ordinance, 1999
C. Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996
D. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002
Correct Answer: C
PTA performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which Pakistani organization is primarily responsible to prescribe standards and type-approve telecommunication terminal equipment?
A. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
B. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
C. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
D. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Correct Answer: D
This responsibility belongs primarily to PTA.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to handle complaints and enforcement matters involving telecom licensees. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. PTA: handle complaints and enforcement matters involving telecom licensees
B. PTA: conduct space science and upper-atmosphere research
C. PTA: prosecute accountability cases before competent courts
D. PTA: issue national identity documents under the legal framework
Correct Answer: A
The task matches PTA's mandate to handle complaints and enforcement matters involving telecom licensees.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
In which year/date did this PTA milestone occur: DIRBS was introduced to identify, register and block non-compliant mobile devices.
A. 2018
B. 1996
C. 2026
D. 1999
Correct Answer: A
DIRBS was introduced to identify, register and block non-compliant mobile devices.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which body is the telecom regulator rather than a telecom operator?
A. Zong
B. PTCL
C. PTA
D. Jazz
Correct Answer: C
PTA is the regulator; PTCL, Jazz and Zong are service providers/operators.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to regulate the operation and provision of telecommunication systems and services. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. PTA: build investigative and prosecutorial capacity for complex financial crime
B. PTA: regulate the operation and provision of telecommunication systems and services
C. PTA: provide earth-observation and remote-sensing services
D. PTA: protect consumer interests and handle complaints within its jurisdiction
Correct Answer: B
The task matches PTA's mandate to regulate the operation and provision of telecommunication systems and services.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA Headquarters is located in which sector of Islamabad?
A. F-5/1
B. F-8/4
C. G-5/2
D. G-10/4
Correct Answer: A
PTA Headquarters is in Sector F-5/1, Islamabad.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
An examination question about the responsibility to “prescribe standards and type-approve telecommunication terminal equipment” should most directly be placed under which organization?
A. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
B. Higher Education Commission (HEC)
C. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
D. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
Correct Answer: C
The stated responsibility is part of PTA's mandate.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
The Pakistani institution associated with “Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS)” has its headquarters in which city?
A. Quetta
B. Peshawar
C. Multan
D. Islamabad
Correct Answer: D
Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) is associated with PTA, whose headquarters is in Islamabad.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which legal framework most directly underpins PTA when it performs the responsibility “protect the interests of telecommunications consumers”?
A. Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (Ordinance No. LIII of 2002)
B. Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Articles 228-231
C. Pakistan National Space Policy and the federal framework governing SUPARCO
D. Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996
Correct Answer: D
PTA performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
An examination question about the responsibility to “monitor quality of service and licence compliance” should most directly be placed under which organization?
A. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
B. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
C. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
D. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Correct Answer: B
The stated responsibility is part of PTA's mandate.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
For exam preparation, “telecommunication operator licensing” should be studied primarily under which Pakistani organization?
A. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
B. Higher Education Commission (HEC)
C. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
D. Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR)
Correct Answer: A
telecommunication operator licensing is a high-yield sub-area of PTA.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which description best fits the institutional position of PTA?
A. Federal disaster-management system
B. Federal telecommunications regulatory framework
C. Government of Pakistan strategic science and peaceful nuclear programme
D. Federal accountability framework
Correct Answer: B
PTA operates within the Federal telecommunications regulatory framework.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Which organization is most directly associated with “telecommunication numbering plan”?
A. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
B. Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)
C. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
D. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Correct Answer: A
telecommunication numbering plan belongs to or is administered/regulated by PTA.