Explore topic-wise MCQs in Optical Communications.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Optical Communications knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The use of balanced receiver compensates the losses due to coupling optics.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which technique was found to be providing an infinite range of polarization control?

A. Homodyne detection
B. Fiber squeezers
C. Heterodyne detection
D. Power dissipation
Answer» C. Heterodyne detection
3.

How many compensator devices are required to provide full polarization-state control?

A. Three
B. One
C. Four
D. Two
Answer» E.
4.

______________ is the progressive spatial separation between the two polarization modes as they propagate along the fiber.

A. Fiber birefringence
B. Fiber dispersion
C. Fiber separation
D. Fiber coupling
Answer» B. Fiber dispersion
5.

___________ is an alternative to reduce phase noise and line width requirements.

A. Homodyne detection
B. Heterodyne detection
C. FSK modulation
D. Phase diversity reception
Answer» E.
6.

The line width tolerance is wider for heterodyne receivers.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
7.

Which technology development has helped the field of optical fiber communication?

A. Glass technology
B. Component technology
C. Multiplexing
D. Power
Answer» C. Multiplexing