Explore topic-wise MCQs in Control Systems.

This section includes 150 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Control Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

Match List-I with List-II:List-IList-IIa)sin ωti) \(\frac{\omega }{(s^2+ω^2 )}\)b)cos ωtii) \(\frac{s}{(s^2+ω^2 )}\)c)sin h btiii) \(\frac{s}{(s^2-b^2 )}\)d)cos h btiv) \(\frac{b}{(s^2-b^2 )}\)Choose the correct option from those given below:

A. a-i; b-ii; c-iii; d-iv
B. a-ii; b-i; c-iv; d-iii
C. a-i; b-ii; c-iv; d-iii
D. a-ii; b-i; c-iii; d-iv
Answer» D. a-ii; b-i; c-iii; d-iv
102.

Find the initial value of the signal x(t) whose unilateral Laplace transform is:\(X\left( s \right) = \frac{{5s + 10}}{{s\left( {s + 4} \right)}}\)

A. 5
B. 10
C. 14
D. 4
Answer» B. 10
103.

If x(t) is of finite duration and is absolutely integrable, then the 'region of convergence' is:

A. Entire s plane
B. From σ = -1 to σ = + ∞
C. From σ = +1 to σ = - ∞
D. Entire right half plane
Answer» B. From σ = -1 to σ = + ∞
104.

Decimation-in-Time is the class of

A. Discrete Fourier Transform
B. Z Transform
C. Laplace Transform
D. Fast Fourier Transform
Answer» E.
105.

Find the transfer function of the state variable representation of the system given by the differential equation y” + 2y’ + 4y = 8u.

A. \(\frac{4}{{\left( {{s^2} + 2s + 4} \right)}}\)
B. \(\frac{8}{{\left( {{s^2} + 2s + 4} \right)}}\)
C. \(\frac{2}{{\left( {{s^2} + 2s + 4} \right)}}\)
D. \(\frac{6}{{\left( {{s^2} + 2s + 4} \right)}}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{2}{{\left( {{s^2} + 2s + 4} \right)}}\)
106.

L{sin2 at} equals

A. 2a2/s(s2+4a2)
B. 2a2/s(s2-4a2)
C. 2s/(s2+4a2)
D. None of these
Answer» B. 2a2/s(s2-4a2)
107.

Fourier transform of a real and odd function is

A. Real and odd
B. Real and even
C. Imaginary and odd
D. Imaginary and even
Answer» D. Imaginary and even
108.

If the signal \({\rm{x}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right) = \frac{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi t}}}}{\rm{\;*}}\frac{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi t}}}}\) with ∗ denoting the convolution operation, then x(t) is equal to

A. \(\frac{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi t}}}}\)
B. \(\frac{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {2{\rm{t}}} \right)}}{{2{\rm{\pi t}}}}\)
C. \(\frac{{2{\rm{sin}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi t}}}}\)
D. \({\left( {\frac{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right)}}{{{\rm{\pi t}}}}} \right)^2}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{{{\rm{sin}}\left( {2{\rm{t}}} \right)}}{{2{\rm{\pi t}}}}\)
109.

In VHF spectrum Analyzer, two types of frequency instabilities which will cause difficulties when narrow frequency range are displayed are known as(a) Short-term instability(b) Phase-noise(c) Correlation-noise(d) Long-term instabilityChoose the correct option

A. (a) and (c)
B. (b) and (a)
C. (c) and (d)
D. (b) and (d)
Answer» E.
110.

If the Fourier transform of x(t) is X(jω), obtain the Fourier transform of x(t – t0)

A. \({e^{ - j\omega {t_0}}}X\left( {j{t_0}} \right)\)
B. \({e^{j\omega {t_0}}}X\left( {j\omega } \right)\)
C. \({e^{ - j\omega {t_0}}}X\left( {j\omega {t_0}} \right)\)
D. \({e^{ - j\omega {t_0}}}X\left( {j\omega } \right)\)
Answer» E.
111.

Evaluate \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 1}^1 \left( {3{t^2} + 1} \right)\delta \left( t \right)dt\)

A. 4
B. 0
C. 1
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
112.

Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the code given below:List IList II(a) Sin 2t(i)(b) e-2t(ii) (c) e-2t sin 2t(iii) (d) 1 – e-2t(iv)

A. (a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c) – (iv), (d) – (i)
B. (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (i), (d) – (ii)
C. (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)
D. (a) – (ii), (b) – (i), (c) – (iv), (d) – (iii)
Answer» B. (a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (i), (d) – (ii)
113.

Consider Fourier representation of continuous and discrete-time systems. The complex exponentials (i.e., signals), which arise in such representation, have

A. the same properties always
B. different properties always
C. non-specific properties
D. mostly the same properties
Answer» C. non-specific properties
114.

Consider a causal LTI system characterized by differential equation \(\frac{{dy\left( t \right)}}{{dt}} + \frac{1}{6}y\left( t \right) = 3x\left( t \right)\). The response of the system to the input \(x\left( t \right) = 3{e^{ - \frac{t}{3}u\left( t \right)}}\). Where u(t) denotes the unit step function is

A. \(9{e^{ - \frac{t}{3}}}u\left( t \right)\)
B. \(9{e^{ - \frac{t}{6}}}u\left( t \right)\)
C. \(9{e^{ - \frac{t}{3}}}u\left( t \right) - 6{e^{ - \frac{t}{6}}}u\left( t \right)\)
D. \({54^{ - \frac{t}{6}}}u\left( t \right) - 54{e^{ - \frac{t}{3}}}u\left( t \right)\)
Answer» E.
115.

Laplace transform of eθt sin (ωt) is:

A. \(\frac{θ}{(s^2+ω^2 )}\)
B. \(\frac{\omega}{(s-\theta)^2+ω^2 }\)
C. \(\frac{θ}{s^2-(\theta-ω)^2 }\)
D. \(\frac{θ}{(s+\theta)^2-ω^2 }\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{θ}{s^2-(\theta-ω)^2 }\)
116.

A function f (t) is shown in the figure.The Fourier transform F(ω) of f(t) is

A. real and even function of ω
B. real and odd function of ω
C. imaginary and odd function of ω
D. imaginary and even function of ω
Answer» D. imaginary and even function of ω
117.

An ideal square wave with period of 20 ms shown in the figure, is passed through an ideal low pass filter with cut-off frequency 120 Hz. Which of the following is an accurate description of the output?

A. Output is zero
B. Output consists of both 50 Hz and 100 Hz frequency components
C. Output is a pure sinusoid of frequency 50 Hz
D. Output is a square wave of fundamental frequency 50 Hz
Answer» D. Output is a square wave of fundamental frequency 50 Hz
118.

A system has impulse response h(t) = e-2tu(t). Find its system function if the input to the system is x(t) = e-tu(t).

A. 1/jω
B. 1/(jω + 2)
C. 1/(jω + 4)
D. 2/jω + 2)
Answer» C. 1/(jω + 4)
119.

If the Laplace transform of function f(t) is given by \(\frac{s+3}{(s+1)(s+2)}\), then f(0) is

A. \(\dfrac{3}{2}\)
B. \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)
C. 0
D. 1
Answer» E.
120.

Laplace transform of 3 t4 is

A. 72 / s5
B. 24 / s4
C. 18 / s4
D. 12 / s5
Answer» B. 24 / s4
121.

Find the Inverse Laplace transform of \({\rm{F}}\left( {\rm{s}} \right) = \frac{1}{{{\rm{s}} - 1}}\)​

A. 1
B. eat
C. cos at
D. cosh at
Answer» C. cos at
122.

In a series RLC circuit, the output is taken across the capacitor C, and the input is applied across the resistor R and ground Obtain the closed-loop transfer function.

A. \(\frac{s}{{\left( {1 + sRC + {s^2}LC} \right)}}\)
B. \(\frac{{sC}}{{\left( {1 + sRC + {s^2}LC} \right)}}\)
C. 1 + sRC + s2LC
D. \(\frac{1}{{\left( {1 + sRC + {s^2}LC} \right)}}\)
Answer» E.
123.

A different non constant even function x(t) has a derivative y(t), and their respective Fourier Transforms are X(ω) and Y(ω). Which of the following statements is TRUE

A. X(ω) and Y(ω) are both real
B. X(ω) is real and Y(ω) is imaginary
C. X(ω) and Y(ω) are both imaginary
D. X(ω) is imaginary and Y(ω) is real
Answer» C. X(ω) and Y(ω) are both imaginary
124.

Let u(t) denote the unit step function. The bilateral Laplace transform of the function f(t) = etu(−t) is ____.

A. \(\frac{1}{s-1}\) with real part of s < 1
B. \(\frac{1}{s-1}\) with real part of s > 1
C. \(\frac{-1}{s-1}\)with real part of s < 1
D. \(\frac{-1}{s-1}\) with real part of s > 1
Answer» D. \(\frac{-1}{s-1}\) with real part of s > 1
125.

Let \(X(s) = \frac{{3{s^2} + 5s}}{{{s^2} + 10s + 21}}\) be the Laplace Transform of a signal x(t). Then X(0+) is

A. 0
B. 3
C. 5
D. 21
Answer» B. 3
126.

If f(x) represented by Fourier integral \(f(x)=\int_0^{\infty} [A(ω) cos~ω x + B(ω) sin~ω x]dω \)then A(ω) is defined as

A. ​\(\frac{1}{\pi}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(v) ~cos~\omega v ~dv\)
B. ​​\(​\frac{1}{\pi}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(v) ~sin~\omega v ~dv\)
C. \(​\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(\omega) ~cos~\omega v ~dv\)
D. \(​\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(\omega) ~sin~\omega v ~dv\)
Answer» B. ​​\(​\frac{1}{\pi}\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} f(v) ~sin~\omega v ~dv\)
127.

For distortionless transmission through LTI system phase of H(ω) is

A. Constant
B. One
C. Zero
D. Linearly dependent of ω
Answer» E.
128.

Consider a linear time invariant system \(\dot x = Ax\) with initial condition \(x\left( 0 \right)\) at \(t = 0\). Suppose \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are eigenvectors of \(\left( {2 \times 2} \right)\) matrix A corresponding to distinct eigenvalues \({\lambda _1}\;and\;{\lambda _2}\) respectively. Then the response \(x\left( t \right)\) of the system due to initial condition \(x\left( 0 \right) = \alpha\) is

A. \({e^{{\lambda _1}t}}\alpha\)
B. \({e^{{\lambda _2}t}}\beta\)
C. \({e^{{\lambda _2}t}}\alpha\)
D. \({e^{{\lambda _1}t}}\alpha + {e^{{\lambda _2}t}}\beta\)
Answer» B. \({e^{{\lambda _2}t}}\beta\)
129.

Let the signal f(t) = 0 outside the interval [T1, T2], where T1 and T2 are finite. Furthermore, \(\left| {{\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{t}} \right)} \right| < \infty\). The region of convergence (ROC) of the signal’s bilateral Laplace transform F(s) is

A. A parallel strip containing the jΩ axis
B. A parallel strip not containing the jΩ axis
C. The entire s - plane
D. A half plane containing the jΩ axis
Answer» D. A half plane containing the jΩ axis
130.

A forcing function (t2 – 2t) u (t – 1) is applied to a linear system. The \({\cal L}\)- transform of the forcing function is

A. \(\frac{{2 - s}}{{{s^3}}}\epsilon{^{ - 2s}}\)
B. \(\left( {\frac{{1 - {s^2}}}{S}} \right)\epsilon{^{ - s}}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{s}{e^{ - s}} - \frac{1}{{{s^2}}}\epsilon{^{ - 2s}}\)
D. \(\left( {\frac{{2 - {s^2}}}{{{s^3}}}} \right)\epsilon{^{ - S}}\)
Answer» E.
131.

_______ is defined as the time delay that a signal component of frequency ω undergoes as it passes from the input to output of the system.

A. Phase delay
B. Group delay
C. Frequency deviation
D. Latency
Answer» B. Group delay
132.

For a function g(t), it is given that \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - \infty }^{ + \infty } g\left( t \right){e^{ - j\omega t}}dt = \omega {e^{ - 2{\omega ^2}}}\) for any real value \(\omega \).If, \(y\left( t \right) = \mathop \smallint \limits_{ - \infty }^t g\left( \tau \right)d\tau \), then \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - \infty }^\infty y\left( t \right)dt\) is:

A. 0
B. \(-j\)
C. \(-\frac{j}{2}\)
D. \(\frac{j}{2}\)
Answer» C. \(-\frac{j}{2}\)
133.

Consider the function \(F(s) = \frac{5}{{s({s^2} + 3s + 2)}}\), where F(s) is Laplace transform of function f(t). The initial value of f(t) is:

A. 5
B. 5/2
C. 5/3
D. 0
Answer» E.
134.

Let f(t) be an even function i.e. f(-t) = f(t) for all t. Let the Fourier transform of f(t) be defined as \(F(ω ) = \displaystyle\int_{-\infty}^\infty f(t) e^{-jω t}dt\). Suppose \(\dfrac{dF(ω)}{dω} = -ω F(ω)\) for all ω, and F(0) = 1. Then

A. f(0) < 1
B. f(0) = 1
C. f(0) = 0
D. f(0) > 1
Answer» B. f(0) = 1
135.

Laplace transform of f(t) = t2 sin t is

A. \(\frac{{3{s^2} - 1}}{{{{\left( {{s^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}}\)
B. \(\frac{{2\left( {3{s^2} - 1} \right)}}{{{{\left( {{s^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}}\)
C. \(\frac{{\left( {3{s^2} + 1} \right)}}{{{{\left( {{s^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}}\)
D. \(\frac{{\left( {3{s^2} - 1} \right)}}{{{{\left( {{s^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{\left( {3{s^2} + 1} \right)}}{{{{\left( {{s^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}}\)
136.

A function, in the Laplace domain, is given by\(F\left( s \right) = \frac{2}{s} - \frac{1}{{s + 3}}\)Its value by final value theorem in 't' domain will be

A. \(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } f\left( t \right) = 3\)
B. \(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } f\left( t \right) = 2\)
C. \(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } f\left( t \right) = 1\)
D. \(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } f\left( t \right) = 4\)
Answer» C. \(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{t \to \infty } f\left( t \right) = 1\)
137.

A signal \(x(t) = \sin c(α t)\), where α is a real constant, is the input to a Linear Time-Invariant system whose impulse response is \(h(t) = \sin c(β t)\), where β is a real constant. If min (α, β) denotes the minimum of α and β and similarly, max (α, β) denotes the maximum of α and β, and K is a constant, which one of the following statements is true about the (here, \(\sin c\left( x \right) = \frac{{\sin \left( {\pi x} \right)}}{{\pi x}}\)) output of the system?

A. It will be of the form \(K\sin c\left( {γ t} \right)\) where γ = min (α, β)
B. It will be of the form \(K\sin c\left( {γ t} \right)\) where γ = max (α, β)
C. It will be of the form \(K\sin c\left( {\alpha t} \right)\)
D. It cannot be a \(\sin c\) type of signal
Answer» B. It will be of the form \(K\sin c\left( {γ t} \right)\) where γ = max (α, β)
138.

In the Fourier transform, if the time domain signal x(t) is real and even, then the frequency domain signal X(jΩ) will be:

A. imaginary and even
B. imaginary and odd
C. real and even
D. real and odd
Answer» D. real and odd
139.

Z_AND_LAPLACE_TRANSFORM_ARE_RELATED_BY:?$

A. s = ln z
B. s =ln z/T
C. s =z
D. s= T/ln z
Answer» C. s =z
140.

H_(Z)_IS_DISCRETE_RATIONAL_TRANSFER_FUNCTION._TO_ENSURE_THAT_BOTH_H(Z)_AND_ITS_INVERSE_ARE_STABLE:?$

A. Poles must be inside the unit circle and zeros must be outside the unit circle
B. Poles and zeroes must be inside the unit circle
C. Poles and zeroes must be outside the unit circle
D. Poles must be outside the unit circle and zeros must be inside the unit circle
Answer» C. Poles and zeroes must be outside the unit circle
141.

What is the ROC of z-transform of finite duration anti-causal sequence?$

A. z=0
B. z=‚àû
C. Entire z-plane, except at z=0
D. Entire z-plane, except at z=‚àû
Answer» C. Entire z-plane, except at z=0
142.

A sequence x (n) with the z-transform X (z) = Z4 + Z2 – 2z + 2 – 3Z-4 is applied to an input to a linear time invariant system with the impulse response h (n) = 2δ (n-3). The output at n = 4 will be?#

A. -6
B. Zero
C. 2
D. -4
Answer» C. 2
143.

If the region of convergence of x1[n]+x2[n] is 1/>|z|<2/3, the region of convergence of x1[n]-x2[n] includes:

A. 1/3>|z|<3
B. 2/3>|z|<3
C. 3/2>|z|<3
D. 1/3>|z|<2/3
Answer» E.
144.

The region of convergence of the z-transform of a unit step function is:

A. |z|>1
B. |z|<1
C. (Real part of z)>0
D. (Real part of z)<0
Answer» B. |z|<1
145.

Which one of the following is the correct statement? The region of convergence of z-transform of x[n] consists of the values of z for which x[n] is:

A. Absolutely integrable
B. Absolutely summable
C. Unity
D. <1
Answer» C. Unity
146.

What is the ROC of the signal x(n)=δ(n-k),k>0?$

A. z=0
B. z=‚àû
C. Entire z-plane, except at z=0
D. Entire z-plane, except at z=‚àû
Answer» D. Entire z-plane, except at z=‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö‚Ć‚àö¬™
147.

Two sequences x1 (n) and x2 (n) are related by x2 (n) = x1 (- n). In the z- domain, their ROC’s are$

A. The same
B. Reciprocal of each other
C. Negative of each other
D. Complements of each other
Answer» C. Negative of each other
148.

What is the set of all values of z for which X(z) attains a finite value?

A. Radius of convergence
B. Radius of divergence
C. Feasible solution
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Radius of divergence
149.

The frequency of a continuous time signal x (t) changes on transformation from x (t) to x (α t), α > 0 by a factor$

A. α
B. 1/α
C. α<sup>2</sup>
D. α
Answer» B. 1/‚âà√≠¬¨¬±
150.

The discrete-time signal x (n) = (-1)n is periodic with fundamental period

A. 6
B. 4
C. 2
D. 0
Answer» D. 0