Communication Systems in Electrical Engineering
  • 1. Communication systems in electrical engineering involve the transmission, reception, processing, and storage of information through electrical signals. These systems play a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of data and messages between different devices and users. Key components of communication systems include transmitters, receivers, channels, and protocols. The design and analysis of communication systems aim to ensure efficient and reliable transfer of information while considering factors such as bandwidth, noise, and data rate. Engineers in this field work on developing technologies such as wireless communication, optical networks, and satellite communication to enhance connectivity and enable communication across various platforms and distances.

    What is the Shannon capacity formula in communication systems?
A) C = B * log2(1 + SNR)
B) C = log2(1 + SNR)
C) C = B / log2(1 + SNR)
D) C = B * SNR
  • 2. What is the role of a repeater in communication systems?
A) To amplify and retransmit signals
B) To digitize analog signals
C) To modulate signals
D) To filter out noise from signals
  • 3. What is the function of a demodulator in a communication system?
A) To attenuate the signal
B) To extract the original message signal from the modulated signal
C) To transmit the signal
D) To encode the message signal
  • 4. What does BER stand for in communication systems?
A) Baseband Error Rate
B) Bandwidth Error Rate
C) Binary Encoding Rate
D) Bit Error Rate
  • 5. What is the Nyquist theorem used for in communication systems?
A) To modulate signals
B) To equalize signals
C) To determine the maximum data rate over a channel
D) To amplify signals
  • 6. What is the purpose of error detection codes in communication systems?
A) To detect and correct errors in transmitted data
B) To increase data transmission speed
C) To encrypt data
D) To compress data
  • 7. In communication systems, what does ADC stand for?
A) Analog-to-Digital Converter
B) Analog Digital Channel
C) Amplitude Domain Converter
D) Automatic Data Communication
  • 8. What is meant by the term 'duplexing' in communication systems?
A) Analog to digital signal conversion
B) Error correction in data transmission
C) Frequency modulation of signals
D) Simultaneous transmission and reception on a common channel
  • 9. What is the purpose of a splitter in distribution systems?
A) To combine signals into a single path
B) To filter out noise
C) To amplify signals
D) To divide a signal into multiple paths
  • 10. What is the primary function of a router in communication networks?
A) To modulate signals
B) To route data packets between different networks
C) To amplify signals
D) To convert analog signals to digital signals
  • 11. What is the purpose of a transceiver in communication systems?
A) To amplify signals
B) To filter out noise
C) To both transmit and receive signals
D) To encode signals
  • 12. What does the acronym CDMA stand for in communication systems?
A) Channel Division Multiplexing Array
B) Code Division Multiple Access
C) Centralized Data Modulation Algorithm
D) Coordinated Domain Modulation Approach
  • 13. Which of the following is true about the bandwidth of a signal in communication systems?
A) It is the time duration of the signal
B) It is the amplitude of the signal
C) It is the rate of signal transmission
D) It is the range of frequencies occupied by the signal
  • 14. What is the role of a network switch in communication networks?
A) To encrypt data
B) To convert digital signals to analog signals
C) To connect devices within a local area network and forward data packets
D) To modulate signals
  • 15. What does the term 'echo cancellation' refer to in communication systems?
A) Removing echo from transmitted signals
B) Shifting signals in time
C) Creating echo effects on signals
D) Amplifying echo in signals
  • 16. Which protocol is commonly used for email communication over the Internet?
A) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
B) TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
C) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
D) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
  • 17. What is a multiplexer used for in communication systems?
A) To combine multiple input signals into a single output
B) To detect errors in transmitted data
C) To decompress audio signals
D) To convert analog signals to digital signals
  • 18. In digital communication, what does 'SNR' stand for?
A) Symbol Noise Reduction
B) System Network Requirement
C) Signal-to-Noise Ratio
D) Signal Neutralization Rate
  • 19. Which of the following is an example of a digital communication protocol?
A) Satellite Communication
B) TCP/IP
C) FM Radio
D) Analog TV
  • 20. Which of the following is a common frequency band used for Wi-Fi communication?
A) 2.4 GHz
B) 10 kHz
C) 1000 GHz
D) 500 MHz
  • 21. Which of the following components is typically used for signal amplification in a communication system?
A) Antenna
B) Transmitter
C) Modem
D) Amplifier
  • 22. What does the acronym 'AM' stand for in communication systems?
A) Amplification Method
B) Analog Multiplexing
C) Amplitude Modulation
D) Audio Modulation
  • 23. Which of the following is a digital modulation technique?
A) Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
B) Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
C) Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM)
D) Continuous Wave Modulation
  • 24. Which type of modulation is used in Bluetooth communication technology?
A) Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
B) Amplitude Modulation
C) Pulse Width Modulation
D) Phase Modulation
  • 25. Which of the following is a common method for achieving error detection in digital communication?
A) Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
B) Amplitude Modulation (AM)
C) Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
D) Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
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