1.

In microwave system design, the higher the frequency, the shorter the distance of the
transmitter and receiver. TRUE
2. A graphical representation of set of values such as path elevation above sea level.
3. Pre-emphasis Network provides an artificial boost in amplitude to the broadband
frequency. FALSE
4. It provides the modulation of the IF carrier when eventually becomes the main
microwave carrier. FM DEVIATOR
5. The station whose transmit frequency is higher than its receive frequency. HIGH BAND
6. Mixer consist of modulator, IF amplifier and bandpass filter. FALSE
7. It defines the degree and direction of bending of microwave beam. K FACTOR
8. The variation of field strength caused by changes in transmission medium, i.e.
atmospheric conditions and wave direction. FADING
9. Beyond LOS microwave. TROPOSCATTER MICROWAVE
10. The change in direction due to changes in transmission medium densities, temperature,
pressure, water vapor etc. REFRACTION
11. A repeater is required for a 50-mile path length microwave link. TRUE
12. The K factor of uniform and homogenous atmosphere. 1
13. With an IF repeater, the received IF carrier is down converted to an RF frequency,
amplified ad then transmitted. FALSE
14. Loss incurred by an electromagnetic wave as it propagates in a straight line through a
vacuum with no absorption or reflection of energy from nearby objects. FSL
15. An atmosphere that produces a phenomenon effect known as “Earth Bulging Effect”.
SUB STANDARD
16. In choosing microwave locations, the sites must have no obstructions in between
transmitter and the receiver. FALSE
17. A device used for microwave systems used to carry digital signals. MODEM
18. Three signals carry the same information available at the receiver. TRIPLE
DIVERSITY
19. A microwave transmission that uses binary algorithms to ensure that the information
carried does not occur errors during the transmission stage. DIGITAL MICROWAVE
20. Microwave links designated to common carrier facilities which provide
telecommunication services to the public. COMMMON CARRIER
21. It involves the use of two transmitters and two receivers of different frequency.
FREQUENCY DIVERSITY
22. IF carrier frequency range. 60 - 80 MHz
23. It provides the isolation and filtering necessary to separate individual microwave
channels and direct them to their respective receiver. CHANNEL SEPARATION
NETWORK
24. Path diversity is a method of signal rerouting. TRUE
25. Microwave transmission within earth’s surface. TERRESTRIAL MICROWAVE
26. It is a “fudge factor” included in the system gain equation that consist the non-ideal and
less predictable characteristics of radio wave propagation such as multipath propagation
and terrain sensitivity. FADE MARGIN
27. The signals are transmitted using entirely different allocations. CROSSBAND
DIVERSITY
28. It involves the use of two receiving antennas placed vertically wavelength apart. SPACE
DIVERSITY
29. Frequency ranges where most radio communication now takes place and below the
optical frequencies that cover infrared visible, and ultraviolet light. MICROWAVE
30. It produces a phenomenon known as “Flat Earth Condition.” INFINITY CONDITION
31. It is used to translate IF to RF. MIXER
32. Baseband is the decomposite signal that modulates the FM carrier. FALSE
33. Term for even Fresnel zone. DESTRUCTIVE FRESNEL
34. For coastal type of terrain, the K factor is 2/3-1. FALSE
35. Microwave links for the general public used by the non-telecommunication facilities.
OPERATIONAL FIXED
36. It can select the path or method that gives the highest quality of received signal.
DIVERSITY
37. Hot stand by uses primary and secondary equipment. TRUE
38. Wave with frequencies above 40 GHz. MIILLIMETER
39. The series of concentric ellipsoids that surround the path from the transmitter to the
receiver. FRESNEL
40. Microwave links which connect data termination equipment to one another. DATA
TERMINATION SERVICE
41. Path that the microwave beam just barely touches the obstruction. GRAZING PATH
42. Microwave link with capacity ranging from 64 Kbps up to 2Mbps. INTRASTATE
43. The cross-section radius of the first Fresnel zone is the highest in the center of the RF
LOS. TRUE
44. In super standard condition the radius of the earth appears to the microwave beams to be
shorter than the true radius. TRUE