MODULE 5: QUESTION BANK

1. With a neat block diagram explain the components of the basic communication System.
2. Discuss the components of a Transmitter with relevant diagram and explain each of its function.
3. Discuss the components of a Receiver with relevant diagram and explain each of its function.
Tabulate the classification of RF Frequency spectrum and associated application.
4. Explain the different communication channels that are used in a communication system.
5. Define Noise in communication system. Explain the various key parameters used to measure the
quality of the received signal?
6. Define Signal to Noise Ration and Noise Factor with relevant equation. At a receiver of a
communication system, the signal and noise voltages are given as 3.5mV and 0.75mV respectively.
Determine the SNR in dB.
7. With a schematic diagram explain the various multiple access technologies used to transmit
information over a communication channel. List the advantages of multiple access technologies.
8. Define Modulation? Explain the need of modulation.
9. Explain the different types of modulation techniques with relevant Waveforms. Mention the
modulation index of AM and FM wave.
10. Explain different modulation techniques with neat waveforms?
11. A 100MHz carrier wave is frequency modulated by a 10KHz sinusoidal modulating signal. If the
maximum frequency deviation is 50KHz, find the modulation index. Also find Carrier Swing?
[5 Marks]
12. A 15KHz audio signal is used to frequency modulate a 100MHz carrier, causing a carrier deviation
of 75KHz. Determine Modulation Index and Carrier swing?[5 Marks]
13. When the modulating frequency in FM is 600 Hz and the modulating voltage is 3V, the modulation
index is 60. Calculate the maximum deviation. What is the modulation index when the modulation
frequency is reduced to 400 Hz and the modulating voltage is simultaneously raised to 4v?[6 Marks]
14. The initial SNR measured at the transmitter was 20 dB.In order to combat the channel conditions,
the signal power was doubled prior to transmission. What is the new SNR at the transmitter?[6
Marks]

Soln: Initial SNR = 20 dB. Let SP denote the initial signal power and Sp’ denote the new
signal power such that Sp’ = 2 SP. Let Np denote the noise power. Let us first find convert
the initial SNR to absolute value.

SNR=10log10(Sp/Np)

20dB=10log10(Sp/Np)
 log10(Sp/Np)=2;

(Sp/Np)=102=100

(Sp/Np)=100⇒Sp=100Np

Let SNR’ denote the new SNR.

We know that Sp’ = 2 SP

SNR′=10log10(Sp′/Np)=10log10(2Sp/Np)

Since,Sp=100Np

SNR′=10log10(200Np/Np)=10log10200∼23dB

Therefore, the new SNR is 23 dB.

15. Calculate the Carrier swing, frequency deviation and modulation index for an FM signal which
reaches a maximum frequency of 99.047MHz and a minimum frequency of 99.023 MHz. The
frequency of the modulating signal is 7KHz. [4 Marks]
16. The noise factor of a radio receiver is 15:1, calculate its noise figure. Determine the output S/N ratio
when the input S/N ratio to the receiver is 35dB. [4 Marks]
17. Write a short note on (i) Cellular communication system (ii) computer communication network.
18. Compare 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G technologies of cellular communication.
19. Discuss various network topologies commonly used in computer communication networks.
20. Discuss different types of computer communication networks based on their size.