National University

ESAT Refresher i

Engr. Kristian Mhar De Padua

 QUESTION #1
Referred to as the stage in the radio receiver that
contributes most of the noise.
A. RF amplifier C. Demodulator
B. Mixer D. AGC
 QUESTION #2
A changing magnetic field gives rise to
A. Sound field C. Electric field
B. the signal-to-noise ratio D. Nothing in
particular
 QUESTION #3
In a superheterodyne receiver:
A. the IF stage has better selectivity than RF stage
B. the RF stage has better selectivity than IF stage
C. the RF stage has same selectivity than IF stage
D. none of the above
 QUESTION #4
Transmission of the original analog electrical signals
or digital signals directly using any the medium is
referred to as ___________.
A. Broadband Transmission C. Mobile
B. Baseband Transmission
D. CB Transmission
Transmission
 QUESTION #5
Arrange the following FM receiver components in
correct order:
I. RF Amplifiers V. Final audio amplifier
II. IF Amplifiers VI. Mixer
III. Antenna VII. Speaker
IV. Discriminator
A. III, I, VI, II, V, IV, VII C. III, I, VI, V, IV, II,
B. III, I, II, VI, IV, V, VII VII
D. III, I, VI, II, IV, V,
VII
 QUESTION #6
The following are examples of external noise
A. Atmospheric noise
except: C. Cosmic noise
B. Solar noise D. Thermal noise
 QUESTION #7
A typical pre-emphasis circuit has a cut-off
frequency of __________.
A. 1.123 kHz C. 2.123 kHz
B. 1.234 kHz D. 2.234 kHz
 QUESTION #8
At 100% modulation, the total sideband power is:
A. equal to the carrier power
B. twice the carrier power
C. half of carrier power
D. 1.414 carrier power
 QUESTION #9
The maximum power suggested by KBP on 919 –
1312 AM broadcast station in Metro Manila is:
A. 5 kW C. 15 kW
B. 10 kW D. 20 kW
 QUESTION #10
An FM transmitter has a maximum deviation of 12
kHz and a maximum modulating frequency of 12
kHz. The bandwidth by Carson’s rule is:
A. 24 kHz C. 36 kHz
B. 48 kHz D. 96 kHz
 QUESTION #11
For A3E transmitter, the useful power, that is, the
power that carries the information in one of the
sideband, is rather small reaching a maximum of:
A. 1/3 of the total signal power at 100% modulation
B. 1/5 of the total signal power at 100% modulation
C. 1/4 of the total signal power at 100% modulation
D. 1/6 of the total signal power at 100% modulation
 QUESTION #12
At room temperature, what is the velocity of sound
in meters/seconds?
A. 348.03 cm/s C. 341.8 m/s
B. 980 cm/s D. 980 m/s
 QUESTION #13
If the sound pressure is 5 lb/ft2, what is the sound
pressure level?
A. 5.78 dB C. 7.58 dB
B. 5.87 dB D. 7.85 dB
 QUESTION #14
An emission technique where the total current will
be twice as much when the modulation index is
doubled.
A. R3E C. H3E
B. A3E D. J3E
 QUESTION #15
Due to Doppler Effect, the frequency of sound that
one hears _____ as the source passes.
A. rise C. remains the same
B. drops D. none of the above
 QUESTION #16
An AM transmitter has a 1-kW carrier and is
modulated by three different sine waves having
equal amplitudes. If the total modulation index is
80%, calculate the individual values of m in % and
the total transmitted power.
A. 56.2%, 1.32 kW C. 46.2%, 1.72 kW
B. 46.2%, 1.32 kW D. 56.2%, 1.72 kW
 QUESTION #17
Class of FM station where its authorized power
should not exceed 25 kW.
A. Class A C. Class C
B. Class B D. Class D
 QUESTION #18
How far is the visual carrier from the aural carrier in
a monochrome TV broadcast channel?
A. 1.25 MHz C. 6MHz
B. 4.5 MHz D. 1.75 MHz
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 QUESTION #19
While AM has __________ frequencies, FM has
__________ number of sidebands.
A. 2, 3 C. 3, 5
B. 3, 3 D. 3, ∞
 QUESTION #20
The two basic specifications for a receiver are:
A. the sensitivity and the selectivity
B. the number of converters and the number of IFs
C. the spurious response and the tracking
D. the signal and the noise
 QUESTION #21
The amount of frequency deviation from the carrier
center frequency in an FM transmitter is proportional
to what characteristic of the modulating signal?
A. Shape C. Phase
B. Amplitude D. Frequency
 QUESTION #22
The total power in an AM signal increases with
modulation, reaching a value of _____ greater than
that of the unmodulated wave at _____ modulation.
A. 13%, 50% C. 22%, 75%
B. 50%, 50% D. 33%, 90%
 QUESTION #23
A car horn outdoors produces a sound intensity level
of 90 dB at 10 m away. At this distance, what is the
sound power in watts?
A. 0.56 W C. 0.77 W
B. 0.63 W D. 0.88 W
 QUESTION #24
100% modulation in AM corresponds to increase of
____ of the carrier power in the total transmitted
power.
A. 25% C. 75%
B. 50% D. 100%
 QUESTION #25
A receiver connected to an antenna whose resistance
is 60 ohms has an equivalent noise resistance of 40
ohms. Calculate its equivalent noise temperature.
A. 164°K C. 184°K
B. 174°K D. 194°K
 QUESTION #26
In a super heterodyne receiver, what section is also
known as the “First Detector”?
A. Antenna C. Mixer
B. RF Amplifier D. AM Detector
 QUESTION #27
Which of the following type of emission uses least
power?
A. J3E C. A3E
B. H3E D. R3E
 QUESTION #28
The sum of three signals of 45 dBm each is ______
dBm.
A. 50 C. 20
B. 135 D. 45
 QUESTION #29
What is the estimated medium wind loading in the
Philippines for antenna tower design?
A. 300 kph C. 200 kph
B. 250 kph D. 100 kph
 QUESTION #30
As part of the KBP Technical Requirements for FM
which polarization was NOT recommended for use?
A. Horizontal C. Circular
B. Vertical D. Elliptical
 QUESTION #31
The bandwidth used by the audio signal in TV
broadcasting in the Philippines is about _____.
A. 25 kHz C. 75 kHz
B. 50 kHz D. 100 kHz
 QUESTION #32
The type of emission used by the video signal of TV
broadcast is:
A. A3E C. J3E
B. H3E D. C3F
 QUESTION #33
In amplitude modulation, which of the following
baseband signal parameters is varied?
A. amplitude C. phase
B. frequency D. none of the above
 QUESTION #34
The type of emission used by AM broadcasting in
the Philippines is:
A. A3E C. J3E
B. H3E D. C3F
 QUESTION #35
The signal in a channel is measured to be 23 dB
while noise in the same channel is measured to be
9 dB. The signal to noise ratio is:
A. 11 C. 18
B. 14 D. 25
 QUESTION #36
Calculate the spectrum noise density of a system
operating at room temperature (as defined by IEEE
standard).
A. 4x10-12 W/Hz C. 4x10-18 W/Hz
B. 4x10-15 W/Hz D. 4x10-21 W/Hz
 QUESTION #37
Industrial noise extends up to what frequency?
A. 500 MHz C. 500 THz
B. 500 GHz D. 500 kHz
 QUESTION #38
Video bandwidth in TV is:
A. 4.5 MHz C. 3.58 MHz
B. 6 MHz D. 4.2 MHz
 QUESTION #39
The input current of a network is 190 uA and the
output is 1.3 uA. The loss in decibels is:
A. 20.2 C. 28.6
B. 21.6 D. 43.3
 QUESTION #40
What is the SIL of a sound transmitted by an
airborne source with a power of 130 dB at a point
150 km from the source?
A. 14.6 dB C. 16.7 dB
B. 15.5 dB D. 18.4 dB
 QUESTION #41
The power density of “flicker” noise is:
A. the same at all frequencies
B. greater at high frequencies
C. greater at low frequencies
D. the same as “white” noise
 QUESTION #42
What is the bit rate for high-definition colored TV
(HDTV) using NTSC standard?
A. 1.5 Gbps C. 3 Gbps
B. 2.4 Gbps D. 6 Gbps
 QUESTION #43
Standard AM in the Philippines operates at a range
of:
A. 535 – 1710 kHz C. 535 – 1605 kHz
B. 531 – 1710 kHz D. 531 – 1605 kHz
 QUESTION #44
A law that specifically requires the services of a duly
registered Electronics and Communications
Engineer in the designing, installation and
construction, operation and maintenance of radio
stations.
A. D.O. 86 C. D.O. 88
B. D.O. 87 D. D.O. 89
 QUESTION #45
How many VHF television channels do we have in
the country?
A. 11 C. 13
B. 12 D. 14
 QUESTION #46
If the deviation sensitivity of an FM modulator is
2kHz/V, what is the modulation index caused by a 1-
volt, 1 kHz audio signal?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
 QUESTION #47
What is the open-circuit noise voltage across a
100kΩ resistor over the frequency range of direct
current to 20 kHz at room temperature (25 °C)?
A. 3.66 µV C. 6.34 µV
B. 5.74 µV D. 7.67 µV
 QUESTION #48
Basically, sensitivity measures:
A. the weakest signal that can be usefully received
B. the highest-frequency signal that can be usefully
received
C. the dynamic range of the audio amplifier
D. none of the above
 QUESTION #49
An AM wave signal displayed at the oscilloscope
has a maximum peak-to-peak voltage of 100V and
minimum peak-to-peak voltage of 25. What is the
modulation index of the signal?
A. 0.2 C. 0.6
B. 0.4 D. 0.8
 QUESTION #50
The AM spectrum can accommodate how many
channels?
A. Up to 118 CH C. Up to 113 CH
B. Up to 115 CH D. Up to 111 CH
 QUESTION #51
The phenomenon of a strong FM signal dominating
weaker signal on a common frequency is referred to
as the
A. Capture effect C. Quieting factor
B. Blot out D. Lock effect
 QUESTION #52
Which of the following is present in both TRF
receiver and super heterodyne receiver?
A. Detector C. IF amplifier
B. Mixer D. none of the above
 QUESTION #53
Noise Figure is a measure of:
A. how much noise is in a communications system
B. how much noise is in the channel
C. how much noise an amplifier adds to signal
D. signal-to-noise ratio in dB
 QUESTION #54
Calculate the power in one of the side band in
SSBSC modulation when the carrier power is 124 W
and there is 80% modulation depth in the amplitude
modulated signal.
A. 89.33 W C. 19.84 W
B. 64.85 W D. 102 W
 QUESTION #55
Indicate the false statement. The reasons why modulation
is necessary in electronic communications is because:
A. It is extremely difficult to radiate low-frequency signals
from antenna in the form of electromagnetic energy.
B. Information signals often occupy the same frequency
band and, if signals from two or more sources at the same
time, they would interfere with each other.
C. To reduce the size of the capacitors and inductors of the
tuned circuit.
D. To increase the size of the transmitting and receiving
antenna.
 QUESTION #56
Noise in a communication system originates in:
A. the sender C. the receiver
B. the channel D. all of the above
 QUESTION #57
The bandwidth of DSB suppressed carrier
modulation system when the modulating frequency
varies between 100 Hz and 5 kHz is ____.
A. 200 Hz C. 5 kHz
B. 10 kHz D. 10.2 kHz
 QUESTION #58
The highest peaks of modulation in AM should be
held between what two percentages?
A. 85-100% C. 50-75%
B. 65-70% D. 75-90%
 QUESTION #59
Which of the following components is used to
produce AM at very high frequencies?
A. Cavity resonator C. Varactor
B. PIN diode D. tunnel diode
 QUESTION #60
The bandwidth required for a modulated carrier
depends on:
A. the carrier frequency C. amplitude of signal
B. the S/N ratio D. baseband frequency
 QUESTION #61
A good amplifier has ______ value of SNR.
A. high C. zero
B. low D. either B or C
 QUESTION #62
Used in 24-hr scheduled station to allow operation
and maintenance without interruption of programs:
A. STL transmitter C. Dummy transmitter
B. Alternate transmitter D. Auxiliary transmitter
 QUESTION #63
If the actual deviation on TV sound is 18 kHz, the
percent modulation is
A. 72% C. 75%
B. 82% D. 140%
 QUESTION #64
The final power amplifier in an FM transmitter
usually operates class:
A. AB C. B
B. C D. A
 QUESTION #65
You are at the party and talking with a group of
people. They all produce sound levels of the same
magnitude at your position. The combined level
when all four talks is 70 dB. What is the individual
A. 60 dB
SIL? C. 68 dB
B. 64 dB D. 70 dB
 QUESTION #66
A radio receiver have must have an overall gain of
60 dB. Available power amplifiers has a gain of 100
each. How many such amplifiers do you need to
cascade to give an overall gain of 60 dB?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
 QUESTION #67
The S/N ratio required for a satisfactory television
reception.
A. 30 dB C. 10 dB
B. 40 dB D. 20 dB
 QUESTION #68
The farthest service area for AM Broadcast
A. Primary C. Third
B. Secondary D. Intermittent
 QUESTION #69
An Order signed by former President F. Ramos last
March 1998 providing the national policy in the
operation and use of international satellite
communications in the Philippines.
A. E.O. 467 C. E.O. 471
B. E.O. 456 D. E.O. 556
 QUESTION #70
In an AM wave the carrier and one of the side bands
is suppressed. If m = 0.5, the percentage saving in
power is:
A. 50% C. 94.4%
B. 83.8% D. 100%
 QUESTION #71
Determine the image frequency for a standard
broadcast band receiver using a 455 kHz IF and
tuned to a station at 620 kHz.
A. 1 MHz C. 1.53 MHz
B. 1.075 MHz D. 1.62 MHz
 QUESTION #72
A circuit that compensates for minor variations in
the received RF signal level where it automatically
increases the receiver gain weak RF input levels and
automatically decreases the receiver gain when a
strong RF signal is received.
A. Beat frequency oscillator C. AGC
B. Squelch circuit D. PLL
 QUESTION #73
It operates incase of failure of the main transmitter
or during emergency.
A. STL transmitter C. Auxiliary
B. Alternate transmitter transmitter
D. Dummy transmitter
 QUESTION #74
Which of the following is the Call sign for Visayas?
A. DX C. DZ
B. DY D. DW
 QUESTION #75
NTSC TV standard has how many lines per frame?
A. 525 C. 625
B. 575 D. 675
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LECTURE
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