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101.

Which of the following is the advantage of base modulation over collector modulation of a class C amplifier?(a) lower modulation power is required(b) higher power output per transistor(c) better efficiency(d) better linearity of modulationI have been asked this question in an internship interview.My doubt is from Disadvantages of Filter Method topic in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct answer is (a) lower modulation power is required

To explain: Base modulation is PREFERRED over collector modulation of a class C transistor becauselow MODULATING power is required and collector SATURATION prevents complete modulation of a signal. Generally, Collector modulation has more advantages over Base modulation like high linearity, BETTER collector efficiency and such like.

102.

What is the radio frequency range of a frequency modulated signal?(a) 20-80 MHz(b) 100-200 MHz(c) 200-350 MHz(d) 99-108 MHzThis question was addressed to me in quiz.My question comes from Disadvantages of Filter Method topic in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer» RIGHT option is (d) 99-108 MHZ

To explain: The standard frequency RANGE of a frequency MODULATED signal is between 90-105 MHz.
103.

Vestigial side band (VSB) is most commonly used in ________(a) Television Transmission(b) Radios(c) Telephony(d) Laser TransmissionThe question was posed to me in an interview for job.I want to ask this question from Disadvantages of Filter Method in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct choice is (a) TELEVISION Transmission

Easy explanation: Vestigial Sideband MODULATION (VSB) is a TYPE of amplitude modulation in which the carrier and only one sideband is COMPLETELY transmitted and the other sideband is PARTLY transmitted. Thus, television production is done using VSB modulation.

104.

Which of the following is an indirect way of generating frequency modulated signals?(a) Armstrong modulator(b) Varacter diode modulator(c) Reactance FET modulator(d) Reactance modulatorI have been asked this question in an online interview.My question is from Phase Shift Method topic in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct OPTION is (a) ARMSTRONG MODULATOR

To explain: Varacter DIODE modulator is not an indirect way of GENERATING FM. Instead it’s a direct way of producing FM with the help of voltage controlled oscillator mechanism. It is Armstrong modulator which is an indirect way of generating FM.

105.

Balance modulator is used to produce __________(a) DSB(b) VSB(c) AM(d) SSBThe question was asked in an online interview.This intriguing question comes from Phase Shift Method topic in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct CHOICE is (a) DSB

Explanation: A BALANCE modulator mixes audio signal and RADIO frequency carrier wave, thereby producing a DSBSC wave, by SUPPRESSING the carrier. In DSB_SC, only the two sidebands are present. Thus, it has less power consumption.

106.

Which of the following determines carrier deviation in frequency modulation?(a) modulating voltage(b) modulating frequency(c) frequency deviation(d) modulating phaseThe question was posed to me during an interview.This interesting question is from Phase Shift Method topic in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (a) MODULATING voltage

For explanation: In frequency modulation, frequency of CARRIER varies with the modulating voltage. In frequency modulation, it is modulating voltage that is responsible for DEVIATION of the carrier.
107.

Full AM signal is preferred over SSB in broadcasting purpose because ________(a) generation of full AM is easier(b) detection of full AM is simpler(c) requires large bandwidth(d) for both detection and generation of full AMThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.My question is from Phase Shift Method in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct choice is (B) DETECTION of full AM is simpler

Explanation: SSB is preferred because of its low bandwidth and lesser power CONSUMPTION. It reduces its bandwidth by suppressing the CARRIER and removing one of the two sidebands since both sidebands are exactly same. But full amplitude modulation is sometimes preferred over it because in its detection of full AM is simpler due to it’s simpler DEMODULATION circuit.

108.

Which among the following is not necessarily the advantage of SSB over AM?(a) required bandwidth for SSB is low(b) less power handled(c) complex circuit(d) simple circuitThis question was addressed to me during an internship interview.This key question is from Phase Shift Method topic in chapter SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (d) simple circuit

Explanation: SSB is preferred because of its low bandwidth and lesser power consumption. It REDUCES its bandwidth by suppressing the carrier and removing one of the two SIDEBANDS SINCE both sidebands are exactly same. But full amplitude modulation is sometimes preferred over it because in it detection of full AM is simpler due to it’s simpler demodulation circuit. SSBSC has a complex circuit anyway.
109.

Which filter is used to get back the original signal from sampled signal?(a) low pass filter(b) high pass filter(c) band pass filter(d) band reject filterThis question was posed to me during an online exam.My query is from Phase Shift Method in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct choice is (a) low pass filter

Explanation: Sampling is the conversion of continuous-TIME signal to discrete-time signal by sampling the continuous signal with respect to specific time intervals, thereby discritising it. Now to get back the ORIGINAL signal we have to use low pass filter, which attenuates HIGH FREQUENCIES and ALLOWS only low frequencies to pass.

110.

FM signals can be generated by using ________(a) Varacter diode(b) Laser diode(c) Backward diode(d) Gunn diodeI got this question in an interview for internship.This intriguing question comes from Phase Shift Method in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The CORRECT choice is (a) Varacter diode

The best I can explain: Varactor diode is a diode working in the reverse-bias because of which no current flows through it. It has variable capacitance which varies with applied voltage. Varactor diodes are mainly USED in generation of FM signals USING Voltage Controlled Oscillator.

111.

Carson’s rule is used to ________(a) calculate Bandwidth of FM signal(b) calculate SNR of FM signal(c) determine the carrier frequency(d) calculate Figure of merit of FM signalI had been asked this question in an internship interview.This interesting question is from Phase Shift Method topic in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct choice is (a) calculate Bandwidth of FM signal

To explain I WOULD say: According to Carson’s rule, the required bandwidth is TWICE the sum of the maximum frequency deviation and the maximum modulating signal frequency or B = 2(FD + fm)Hz.

112.

Granular noise occurs in Delta Modulation, when ____________(a) pulse rate decreases(b) pulse amplitude decreases(c) modulating signal increases(d) modulating signal remains constantI had been asked this question during an interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Phase Shift Method topic in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Right option is (d) MODULATING signal remains constant

To explain: Delta modulation is USED for TRANSMISSION of voice information where quality is not the primarily importance. Its drawback is it has TWO noises namely slope overload and granular noise. Granular noise is produced due to constant modulating input signal resulting into oscillatory output. So for getting RID from these noises we use ADM (Adaptive Delta Modulation).

113.

DM stands for ________(a) Density Modulation(b) Delta Modulation(c) Double Side Band Modulation(d) Direct ModulationI got this question in an interview for internship.My enquiry is from Phase Shift Method topic in chapter SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer» RIGHT option is (b) Delta MODULATION

Best explanation: DM STANDS for Delta Modulation.Delta modulation is used for transmission of voice INFORMATION where quality is not the primarily importance.
114.

Which of the following oscillator is not found in FM?(a) Hartley Oscillator(b) Crystal Oscillator(c) Armstrong Oscillator(d) Dynatron OscillatorI got this question during an internship interview.Question is from Generation of VSB in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct answer is (b) Crystal Oscillator

The explanation: In frequency modulation, frequency of the carrier WAVE is VARIED with the INSTANTANEOUS amplitude of message signal. Crystal oscillator is used to GENERATE a carrier signal with a precise or FIXED frequency. But it has no use in frequency modulation.

115.

What is the approximated range of audio frequencies?(a) 20Hz to 20KHz(b) 20Hz to 200KHz(c) 10Hz to 10KHz(d) 20Hz to 20MHzThis question was addressed to me in final exam.This question is from Generation of VSB in chapter SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct CHOICE is (a) 20Hz to 20KHz

To explain I would say: The STANDARD FIXED range of AUDIO frequencies is from 20HZ to 20 KHZ.

116.

What is duty cycle?(a) ratio of time on to time off(b) ratio of time off to time on(c) ^1⁄2 × (ratio of time on to time off)(d) ^1⁄2 × (ratio of time off to time on)The question was posed to me in an interview for internship.My query is from Generation of VSB in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct option is (a) ratio of time on to time off

Best EXPLANATION: DUTY cycle is the FRACTION of time in which the system is active. It can ALSO be defined as the ratio of time on to time off of a system. At times, duty cycle, expressed as percentage, is the ratio of time on to sum of time on and time off.

117.

Which of the following is used for demodulation of PAM signal?(a) a band reject filter(b) a band pass filter(c) a low pass filter(d) a high pass filterI had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Question is from Generation of VSB topic in chapter SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Right choice is (c) a low pass filter

The BEST I can explain: Pulse Amplitude MODULATION is the TRANSMISSION of data by varying the amplitude of different pulses. A low pass filter is always used to demodulate a PAM as it attenuates high FREQUENCIES and allows only low frequencies to pass.

118.

Which of the following is not a part of analogue communication?(a) PPM(b) AM(c) PCM(d) PWMThis question was addressed to me in unit test.My enquiry is from Generation of VSB topic in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct choice is (c) PCM

The explanation: PULSE code modulation (PCM) is a digital FORM of communication. It has no relation with analog communication. Pulse Code Modulation is a technique in which the amplitude of an analogue signal is CONVERTED to a binary value represented as a SERIES of pulses.

119.

For demodulation of PCM, it is first converted into ________(a) PAM(b) PWM(c) PPM(d) FMI had been asked this question in a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Generation of VSB topic in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct option is (a) PAM

To EXPLAIN I would say: Pulse CODE Modulation deals with converting an analog signal to a digital signal. During it’s demodulation, the WAVE to be treated is to be parallel. The series pulse wave signal is then converted into a parallel digital signal using a serial to parallel converter, after which it is further converted into the original analog signal with the help of a decoder or detector.

120.

Inherently most noise resistant modulating system is _________(a) PCM(b) DSB(c) SSB(d) VSBI had been asked this question in a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Generation of VSB topic in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct option is (a) PCM

For explanation: In PCM, the amplitude of the ANALOG SIGNAL is discritised and CONVERTED into digital form for transmission of binary data. PCM is least PRONE to noise and can travel long DISTANCES.

121.

When bandwidth is the major consideration a narrow and wide band FM can be approximated to?(a) DSB-SC(b) SSB(c) VSB(d) AMThe question was asked in an online interview.Question is from Applications of VSB topic in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct option is (d) AM

To explain: For narrow and wide BANDS frequency modulation, modulation index is respectively smaller and greater than 1. When BANDWIDTH is considered it can be approximated to AM.

122.

Frequency Modulated system needs less bandwidth.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question during an online interview.My question is based upon Applications of VSB topic in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct option is (b) False

Explanation: In frequency modulation, frequency of the carrier WAVE is varied with the instantaneous amplitude of the MESSAGE signal. Thus, it requires large BANDWIDTH.

123.

Which of the following modulation is used for radio navigation?(a) Pulse Modulation(b) Amplitude Modulation(c) Phase Modulation(d) Frequency ModulationI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.The query is from Generation of VSB in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The CORRECT option is (a) PULSE MODULATION

The explanation: In pulse modulation, message signal in the form of pulses are VARIED with respect to WIDTH, amplitude or position. It is mostly used for radio navigation and for many others.

124.

Frequency modulated broadcast band generally lies in ________(a) VHF(b) HF(c) SHF(d) LFI have been asked this question during an interview.I would like to ask this question from Generation of VSB in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Right choice is (a) VHF

To explain: VHF (very high frequency) is the ITU designation for the range of RADIO frequency from 30MHz to 300MHz. Frequency modulated broadcast band generally lies in it only. HF ranges from 3MHz to 30MHz while SHF ranges from 3GHZ to 30GHZ. And LF ranges from 30KHz to 300KHz.

125.

Which modulation is used in microwave band?(a) Amplitude Modulation(b) Pulse Modulation(c) Frequency Modulation(d) Phase ModulationI had been asked this question in an international level competition.This interesting question is from Applications of VSB topic in chapter SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Right ANSWER is (B) Pulse Modulation

To explain: In pulse modulation, message signal in the form of PULSES are varied with respect to WIDTH, amplitude or position. It is mostly used for radio navigation, microwave band and for MANY others.

126.

All the output pulses are at full transmitter power for a strong signal in all of the following except ________(a) PAM(b) PFM(c) PCM(d) PWMThe question was asked in quiz.My question is based upon Applications of VSB topic in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct answer is (a) PAM

For EXPLANATION: In pulse modulation, message signal in the form of pulses are varied with respect to width, amplitude or position. Pulse amplitude modulation varies amplitude of pulses for transmission of DATA. Its’ output pulses are not at FULL transmitter POWER for a strong signal and thus it is an exception.

127.

In which of the following modulated systems, quantization noise occurs?(a) TDM(b) FM(c) PWD(d) PCMThis question was posed to me in homework.This intriguing question comes from Applications of VSB in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Right option is (d) PCM

Easiest explanation: The difference between an input value and its quantized value is called quantization error or we can also SEE it as that when an analog number is not converted into an exact digital number. It TAKES place in pulse CODE modulation (PCM). Pulse Code Modulation is a technique in which the amplitude of an analogue signal is converted to a binary value represented as a series of pulses.

128.

In pulse transmitter, the ratio of time on to time off is called ________(a) base(b) bandwidth(c) duty cycle(d) efficiencyThe question was asked during a job interview.Question is from Applications of VSB in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct choice is (C) duty cycle

The EXPLANATION: Duty cycle is the FRACTION of time in which the system is active. It can also be defined as the ratio of time on to time off of a system. At times, duty cycle, expressed as a PERCENTAGE, is the ratio of time on to sum of time on and time off.

129.

Signal to quantization noise ratio in PCM system depends on _________(a) sampling rate(b) signal bandwidth(c) number of quantization levels(d) nature of carrier waveThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.I'm obligated to ask this question of Applications of VSB topic in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct OPTION is (c) number of quantization levels

Easiest explanation: Pulse code modulation (PCM) is a digital form of communication. For demodulation of PCM, it is necessary to convert it into PAM. Quantization NOISE occurs in PCM only. SIGNAL to quantization noise ratio depends on the number of quantization levels.

130.

Pulse Modulation can be used in automatic landing equipments.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question at a job interview.The query is from Applications of VSB topic in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct choice is (a) True

To explain I would say: In pulse modulation, MESSAGE signal in the form of pulses are VARIED with RESPECT to width, amplitude or position. It is mostly used for radio navigation, microwave band and for many OTHERS.

131.

Which of the following modulation is used in data communication?(a) Pulse Modulation(b) Amplitude Modulation(c) Phase Modulation(d) Frequency ModulationI had been asked this question during an interview.I would like to ask this question from Applications of VSB in division SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The correct answer is (a) Pulse Modulation

To elaborate: In pulse modulation, MESSAGE signal in the FORM of pulses are varied with respect to width, amplitude or POSITION. It is mostly used for radio navigation, microwave BAND and for many OTHERS. It is also highly used in data communication.

132.

What is the expected modulation index in case of wide band FM?(a) less than 1(b) 1(c) ^1⁄2(d) more than 1I got this question in quiz.This is a very interesting question from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The CORRECT option is (d) more than 1

Best explanation: For PRODUCING Narrow band frequency modulated wave, modulation index should be LESS than or EQUAL to1. For wideband frequency modulated wave, modulation index should be greater than 1.

133.

What is the expected modulation index in case of narrow band FM?(a) less than or equal to 1(b) infinite(c) 1.5(d) more than 1I had been asked this question in an online interview.Enquiry is from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques in chapter SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct choice is (a) less than or EQUAL to 1

The explanation: For producing Narrow band frequency MODULATED WAVE, modulation index should be less than or equal to1. For WIDEBAND frequency modulated wave, modulation index should be greater than 1.

134.

Which of the following statement is true about pulse position modulation system?(a) pulses have constant width but varying amplitude(b) pulses have constant amplitudes and constant widths(c) pulses have constant amplitude but varying widths(d) pulses have varying width and varying amplitudeI had been asked this question during an interview.My enquiry is from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques topic in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer» RIGHT option is (b) pulses have constant amplitudes and constant widths

The best EXPLANATION: PULSE Position Modulation (PPM) is a type of modulation process in whichposition of the pulse of the CARRIER wave is varied with respect to the instantaneous position values of the message signal. In pulse modulation, pulses have constant AMPLITUDE and widths.
135.

IF stage is a receiver employs ________(a) impedance coupling(b) capacitive coupling(c) single tuned transformer coupling(d) double tuned transformer couplingI have been asked this question at a job interview.This interesting question is from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques topic in section SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer» CORRECT option is (d) double TUNED transformer coupling

The best I can explain: A FREQUENCY to which a carrier wave is SHIFTED as an intermediate step is known as Intermediate Frequency. It employs double tuned transformer coupling.
136.

If modulation index of an AM was in changed from 0 to 1, then transmitted power ________(a) increases by 100%(b) increases by 50%(c) increases by 75%(d) increases by 25%I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.Query is from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques topic in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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The CORRECT choice is (b) increases by 50%

Best explanation: MODULATION INDEX indicates amount of modulation in the carrier signal. If modulation index changes to 1 from 0, its transmitted power increases by 50%.

137.

In higher power AM transmission, modulation is done at _________(a) Source stage(b) Transducer Stage(c) Oscillator stage(d) RF power stageThe question was posed to me at a job interview.This interesting question is from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques topic in chapter SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

Answer» RIGHT option is (d) RF power stage

The best I can explain: RF power AMPLIFIER converts a low power RADIO FREQUENCY signal to HIGH power. Modulation is done at RF power stage for high power AM transmission.
138.

In PCM system, output S/N increases ________(a) parabolically with bandwidth(b) exponentially with bandwidth(c) inversely with bandwidth(d) linearly with bandwidthThis question was addressed to me during an interview.The doubt is from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Correct choice is (b) EXPONENTIALLY with bandwidth

To explain I would say: Pulse code MODULATION (PCM) is a digital form of communication. Pulse Code Modulation is a technique in which the amplitude of an ANALOGUE signal is converted to a binary value represented as a SERIES of pulses. if we calculate the ratio of signal to NOISE ratio for different bandwidth then we observe that it increases exponentially with it.

139.

Companding is used in PCM transmitters to overcome quantizing noise in PCM.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question during an online interview.The above asked question is from Comparision of SSB Suppression Techniques in portion SSB Modulation of Analog Communications

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Right choice is (b) False

To explain: Companding is the process through which the signal to noise ratio of a WAVE is REDUCED by compressing and expanding the signal. It DECREASES the number of bits required to RECORD the strongest signal. Companding also improves signal to noise ratio.