Explore topic-wise MCQs in Avionics.

This section includes 44 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Avionics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following cannot travel in vacuum?

A. Radio waves
B. Gamma Waves
C. Infrared Waves
D. Infrasonic waves
Answer» E.
2.

Pick out the correct increasing order of energy of electromagnetic waves from the following.

A. Einfrared < Emicro < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma
B. Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma
C. Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Egamma < Eultraviolet
D. Emicro < Einfrared < Eultraviolet < Evisible < Egamma
Answer» C. Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Egamma < Eultraviolet
3.

Electromagnetic radiation has an energy of 15 keV. Then this radiation belongs to which region of electromagnetic waves?

A. X rays
B. Infrared rays
C. Gamma rays
D. UV rays
Answer» B. Infrared rays
4.

The speeds of microwaves, infrared waves, and ultraviolet waves are Vm, Vi, and Vu respectively. Identify the correct combination showing the different waves in vacuum.

A. Vm > Vi > Vu
B. Vm = Vi = Vu
C. Vm < Vi < Vu
D. Vm > Vi < Vu
Answer» C. Vm < Vi < Vu
5.

A radio can tune to any station in the frequency range from 2.5 MHz to 15 MHz bands. What is the corresponding wavelength band?

A. 30 m to 130 m
B. 40 m to 140 m
C. 20 m to 120 m
D. 10 m to 110 m
Answer» D. 10 m to 110 m
6.

Which is the frequency range of gamma rays from the following?

A. 1 × 1018 to 3 × 1022 Hz
B. 3 × 10-18 to 5 × 1022 Hz
C. 3 × 1018 to 5 × 1022 Hz
D. 3 × 10-18 to 5 × 10-22 Hz
Answer» D. 3 × 10-18 to 5 × 10-22 Hz
7.

Monica wanted to take photographs of a monument. But since the surrounding is filled with smoke, she is not able to take good photos. Which one of the following electromagnetic waves can be used in this situation to help Monica?

A. X-rays
B. Gamma rays
C. Ultraviolet rays
D. Infrared waves
Answer» E.
8.

Stephen is thinking of going to the hospital for checking whether he has tuberculosis since he believes that he may have some early symptoms of the disease. His friend suggests him to do an x-ray checkup to clear up the confusion. Is the suggestion made by Stephen’s friend going to help him?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Pick out the electromagnetic wave which is highly harmful to humans.

A. Radio waves
B. Ultraviolet Rays
C. Microwaves
D. Infrared Waves
Answer» C. Microwaves
10.

Identify the electromagnetic wave which is also known as heatwaves.

A. Radio Waves
B. Gamma Waves
C. X-Rays
D. Infrared Waves
Answer» E.
11.

Which among the following is an application of microwaves?

A. Solar cells
B. Ovens
C. Radiotherapy
D. Burglar alarms
Answer» C. Radiotherapy
12.

Microwaves are produced by klystrons.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
13.

What is the full form of UHF?

A. Under heavy frequency
B. Ultra-high frequency
C. Ultra heavy frequency
D. Under high frequency
Answer» C. Ultra heavy frequency
14.

Which among the following has a frequency range of 500 kHz to 1000 MHz?

A. Microwaves
B. Infrared Waves
C. Radio Waves
D. Gamma Rays
Answer» D. Gamma Rays
15.

On what basis is the classification of electromagnetic waves done?

A. Electromagnetic spectrum
B. Electric field
C. Magnetic field
D. Propagation constant
Answer» B. Electric field
16.

The formula of energy produced from the body can be given as _________

A. Q = h- c / λ
B. Q = h*c * λ
C. Q = h+ c / λ
D. Q = h*c / λ
Answer» E.
17.

EM waves varies from ______ to ________

A. Meters to nano-meters
B. Meters to micro-meters
C. Nano to micro-meters
D. Centimeters to nano-meters
Answer» B. Meters to micro-meters
18.

How much wave length is reflected back by the earth surface from the absorbed sun radiation?

A. 0.5meter
B. 0.5 micrometer
C. 0.5 centimeter
D. 0.5 decimeter
Answer» C. 0.5 centimeter
19.

Which of the following indicates the correct set of combination in radio waves?

A. Shorter wavelength – high frequency
B. Longer wavelength – less frequency
C. Shorter wavelength – less frequency
D. Longer wavelength – high frequency
Answer» B. Longer wavelength – less frequency
20.

Which of the following waves can be used in case of remote sensing?

A. UV rays
B. X-rays
C. Gamma rays
D. Visible rays
Answer» E.
21.

Gamma rays are having a wavelength of _________

A. Zero
B. Greater than 0.03nm
C. Less than 0.03nm
D. Equal to 0.03nm
Answer» D. Equal to 0.03nm
22.

Radio waves are having the longest wavelength among all the electromagnetic waves.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
23.

Optical mechanical scanner is used in which type of electromagnetic waves?

A. X-rays
B. Cosmic waves
C. Radio waves
D. Thermal IR
Answer» E.
24.

Which among the following wave is not employed in case of remote sensing?

A. X-ray
B. Visible ray
C. Thermal IR
D. Radio waves
Answer» B. Visible ray
25.

Which among the following is having more wavelengths?

A. X-rays
B. Cosmic waves
C. Radio waves
D. Gamma rays
Answer» D. Gamma rays
26.

Energy of the discrete particles can be given by_______

A. Photons
B. Protoplasm
C. Electrons
D. Neutrons
Answer» B. Protoplasm
27.

Which one of the following is not a reason for not using X-rays in communication?

A. Highly attenuated
B. High power is required
C. Stopped by ionizing effects
D. Ionizing radiation
Answer» D. Ionizing radiation
28.

Which one of the following is not a source of infrared radiation?

A. Human bodies
B. Light bulbs
C. Sun
D. Books
Answer» E.
29.

A signal travels a distance of 75 ft in the time it takes to complete 1 cycle. What is its frequency?1 m 5 3.28 ft

A. 13Mhz
B. 13.12Mhz
C. 14Mhz
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» C. 14Mhz
30.

WHICH_ONE_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_A_SOURCE_OF_INFRARED_RADIATION??$

A. Human bodies
B. Light bulbs
C. Sun
D. Books
Answer» E.
31.

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum occupied by a signal is called ________$

A. Signal spectrum
B. Bandwidth
C. Frequency width
D. Signal strength
Answer» C. Frequency width
32.

Which one of the following is not a reason for not using X-rays in communication?$

A. Highly attenuated
B. High power is required
C. Stopped by ionizing effects
D. Ionizing radiation
Answer» D. Ionizing radiation
33.

Which organization regulates international EM spectrum division?

A. ITU
B. FCC
C. NTIA
D. WCC
Answer» B. FCC
34.

Higher frequencies can have more channels for a particular bandwidth.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
35.

What is the upper frequency of a signal with a bandwidth of 6Mhz, if the lower frequency limit is 54Mhz?

A. 60Mhz
B. 48Mhz
C. 60Hz
D. 48Hz
Answer» B. 48Mhz
36.

What is the bandwidth of a signal having 928Mhz and 902Mhz as its upper and lower frequencies?

A. 26Mhz
B. 26Hz
C. 1830Hz
D. 1830Mhz
Answer» B. 26Hz
37.

SHF Em waves are used in?

A. Ground to ground communication
B. Satellite communication
C. Aircraft to ATC communication
D. Underwater communication
Answer» C. Aircraft to ATC communication
38.

The maximum peaks of an electromagnetic wave are separated by a distance of 8 in. What is the frequency?

A. 256.4Khz
B. 1477.8Khz
C. 1477.8Mhz
D. 256.7Mhz
Answer» D. 256.7Mhz
39.

A signal travels a distance of 75 ft in the time it takes to complete 1 cycle. What is its frequency?

A.
B. 13Mhz
C. 13.12Mhz
Answer» C. 13.12Mhz
40.

What is the frequency of the EM wave with a wavelength of 12cm?

A. 2.4Ghz
B. 2.5Ghz
C. 250 Mhz
D. 0.25Mhz
Answer» C. 250 Mhz
41.

What is the wavelength of a signal with a frequency of 150Mhz?

A. 10m
B. 2m
C. 5m
D. 20m
Answer» C. 5m
42.

The distance that the wave travels in one cycle is called as?

A. Displacement
B. Wavelength
C. Cycle length
D. Cycle amplitude
Answer» C. Cycle length
43.

The range of electromagnetic signals encompassing all frequencies is referred to as?

A. EM waves
B. EM frequency
C. EM spectrum
D. EM radiation
Answer» D. EM radiation
44.

Cps is the unit of what?

A. Frequency
B. Amplitude
C. Phase
D. Gain
Answer» B. Amplitude