Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analog Communications.

This section includes 34 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Analog Communications knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In NBFM, the modulation index is close to __________

A. 1
B. greater than 1
C. 10
D. infinite
Answer» B. greater than 1
2.

NBFM stands for Narrow Band Frequency Modulation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which device is has more chance to be found in SSB transmitter?

A. balanced modulator
B. class A RF amplifier
C. class C audio amplifier
D. class B RF amplifier
Answer» B. class A RF amplifier
4.

For a low level AM system, amplifier modulated stage must have _________

A. harmonic devices
B. linear devices
C. non-linear devices
D. class A amplifiers
Answer» C. non-linear devices
5.

If the target is changing continuously, then the best scanning system for correct tracking is _________

A. monopulse
B. conical
C. lobe switching
D. sequential
Answer» B. conical
6.

Carrier wave in modulation is a resultant wave.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

What do you understand by the term 'carrier' in modulation?

A. voltage to be transmitted
B. resultant wave
C. voltage for which amplitude, phase or frequency can be varied
D. voltage for which amplitude, phase or frequency remains constant
Answer» D. voltage for which amplitude, phase or frequency remains constant
8.

Granular noise occurs in Delta Modulation, when ____________

A. pulse rate decreases
B. pulse amplitude decreases
C. modulating signal increases
D. modulating signal remains constant
Answer» E.
9.

For getting zero radiation at right angles, length of antenna should be __________

A. ?
B. ?⁄8
C. ?⁄4
D. ?⁄5
Answer» B. ?⁄8
10.

What is the commercial frequency deviation of frequency modulation?

A. 70 KHz
B. 75 KHz
C. 80 KHz
D. 85 KHz
Answer» C. 80 KHz
11.

What is the full form of PAM?

A. Pulse Analog Modulation
B. Phase Analog Modulation
C. Pulse Amplitude Modulation
D. Phase Amplitude Modulation
Answer» D. Phase Amplitude Modulation
12.

Convex lens has negative focal power and concave lens have positive focal power.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

All lens have positive focal power.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
14.

DVD uses laser beam for recording and video head for playback.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

For telegraphy pulse code modulation (PCM) is widely used.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
16.

Leak type bias is used in plate modulated amplifier to prevent tuned circuit damping.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
17.

Base modulation is preferred over collector modulation of a class C transistor because it has high power output per transistor.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
18.

Balanced modulator is used to produce balanced modulation of a carrier wave.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
19.

Frequency modulated broadcast band generally lies in ________

A. VHF
B. HF
C. SHF
D. LF
Answer» B. HF
20.

What is the standard IF frequency for AM receivers?

A. 100 KHz
B. 455 KHz
C. 1.07 MHz
D. 10.7 MHz
Answer» C. 1.07 MHz
21.

Which of the following modulation is used for radio navigation?

A. Pulse Modulation
B. Amplitude Modulation
C. Phase Modulation
D. Frequency Modulation
Answer» B. Amplitude Modulation
22.

Inherently most noise resistant modulating system is _________

A. PCM
B. DSB
C. SSB
D. VSB
Answer» B. DSB
23.

A cordless telephone that uses separate frequencies for transmission is known as half duplex.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
24.

What is the main disadvantage of FM over AM?

A. high modulating power is needed
B. noise is very high for high frequencies
C. high output power is required
D. large bandwidth is required
Answer» E.
25.

VSB modulation is used in televisions because it results in better reception.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
26.

Impulse noise can be reduced in _________

A. FM
B. AM
C. QAM
D. PM
Answer» B. AM
27.

In televisions, equalizing pulses are sent during __________

A. horizontal blanking
B. vertical blanking
C. serrations
D. horizontal retrace
Answer» B. vertical blanking
28.

Vestigial side band (VSB) is most commonly used in ________

A. Television Transmission
B. Radios
C. Telephony
D. Laser Transmission
Answer» B. Radios
29.

FM signals can be generated by using ________

A. Varacter diode
B. Laser diode
C. Backward diode
D. Gunn diode
Answer» B. Laser diode
30.

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 MHz
Answer» E.
31.

DM stands for ________

A. Density Modulation
B. Delta Modulation
C. Double Side Band Modulation
D. Direct Modulation
Answer» C. Double Side Band Modulation
32.

What is the expected modulation index in case of wide band FM?

A. less than 1
B. 1
C. 1⁄2
D. more than 1
Answer» E.
33.

Companding is used in PCM transmitters to overcome quantizing noise in PCM.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
34.

In PCM system, output S/N increases ________

A. parabolically with bandwidth
B. exponentially with bandwidth
C. inversely with bandwidth
D. linearly with bandwidth
Answer» C. inversely with bandwidth