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MCQs in Modulation - Part I

This is the Multiples Choice Questions Part 1 of the Series in Modulation as one of
the Communications Engineering topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make
sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here
taken from various sources including but not limited to past Board Examination
Questions in Electronic System and Technologies, Communications Books, Journals and
other Communications References.

Online Questions and Answers Topic Outline

MCQs in Amplitude Modulation
MCQs in Phase Modulation
MCQs in Sound Pressure Level
MCQs in Frequency Modulation
MCQs in Pulse Modulation
MCQs in Modulation Series
Following is the list of multiple choice questions in this brand new series:

Modulation MCQs
PART 1: MCQs from Number 1 � 50 Answer key: PART I
PART 2: MCQs from Number 51 � 100 Answer key: PART II
PART 3: MCQs from Number 101 � 150 Answer key: PART III
PART 4: MCQs from Number 151 � 200 Answer key: PART IV
PART 5: MCQs from Number 201 � 250 Answer key: PART V
PART 6: MCQs from Number 251 � 300 Answer key: PART VI
PART 7: MCQs from Number 301 � 350 Answer key: PART VII
PART 8: MCQs from Number 351 � 400 Answer key: PART VIII
PART 9: MCQs from Number 401 � 450 Answer key: PART IX
PART 10: MCQs from Number 451 � 500 Answer key: PART X
SEE: More Questions and Answers in Modulation
Start Practice Exam Test Questions Part I of the Series
1. ______ is the maximum sideband suppression value using filter system.

A. 50 dB
B. 60 dB
C. 40 dB
D. 30 dB
2. _______ determines the number of sideband components in FM.

A. carrier frequency
B. modulation frequency
C. modulation index
D. deviation ratio
3. One of the following transmits only one sideband.

A. H3E
B. R3E
C. A3E
D. B8E
4. What produces the sidebands on FM?

A. signal amplitude
B. carrier harmonics
C. baseband frequency
D. broadband frequency
5. Which test instrument displays the carrier and the sidebands amplitude with
frequency to frequency?

A. oscilloscope
B. spectrum analyzer
C. frequency analyzer
D. amplitude analyzer
6. Mixer is also known as a ________.

A. modulator
B. suppressor
C. converter
D. beater
7. Which one of the following emission transmits the lower sideband and half of the
upper sideband?

A. A5C
B. J3E
C. A3J
D. A3H
8. An FM receives signal ______.

A. vary in amplitude with modulation

B. vary in frequency with modulation
C. vary in frequency and amplitude with wideband modulation
D. is not immune to noise
9. The process of impressing intelligence on the carrier is called

A. modulation
B. detection
C. mixing
D. impression
10. ______ is an electronic instrument used to show both the carrier and the
sidebands of a modulated signal in the frequency domain.

A. spectrum analyzer
B. oscilloscope
C. digital counter
D. frequency counter
11. What part of the carrier is varied by the intelligence during modulation in an
AM system?

A. phase
B. frequency
C. amplitude
D. both a and c
12. The difference between the RF carrier and the modulating signal frequencies is
called the

A. USB
B. LSB
C. Sideband
D. Carrier frequency
13. What stage in a radio transmitter isolates the oscillator from the load?

A. Oscillator
B. Buffer
C. Separator
D. Mixer
14. The frequency of the unmodulated carrier in FM system is

A. modulating frequency
B. center frequency
C. carrier frequency
D. deviation frequency
15. The ratio of maximum deviation to the maximum modulating frequency is called

A. carrier swing
B. deviation ratio
C. modulation factor
D. modulation index
16. A carrier signal has

A. constant amplitude
B. a frequency of 20 kHz and above
C. a varying amplitude
D. the information content
17. The modulated peak value of a signal is 125 V and the unmodulated carrier value
is 85 V. What is the modulation index?

A. 0.47
B. 0.68
C. 0.32
D. 1.47
18. An 891 kHz carrier having an amplitude of 80 V is modulated by a 4.5 kHz audio
signal having an amplitude of 45 V. The modulation factor is

A. 0.56
B. 0.65
C. 1.78
D. 1.25
19. What is the modulation index of an FM signal having a carrier swing of 75 kHz
when the modulating signal has frequency of 3 kHz?

A. 25
B. 12.5
C. 0.04
D. 0.08
20. In a FM system, if modulation index is doubled by having the modulating
frequency, what will be the effect on the maximum deviation?

A. No effect
B. Maximum deviation doubles
C. Decreases by �
D. Increases by �
21. Which of the following is considered as an indirect method of generating FM?

A. Reactance modulator
B. Balanced modulator
C. Varactor diode modulator
D. Armstrong system
22. To generate an SSB or DSB signal one must use a circuit known as

A. filter modulator
B. ring modulator
C. balanced modulator
D. reactance modulator
23. Which is the first radio receiver?

A. TRF receiver
B. Superheterodyne receiver
C. Crystal radio receiver
D. Heterodyne receiver
24. An interfering signal with a frequency equal to the received signal plus twice
the IF is called

A. image frequency
B. center frequency
C. rest frequency
D. interference frequency
25. Double sideband full carrier emission type

A. A3J
B. H3E
C. R3A
D. A3E
26. Single sideband reduced carrier emission type

A. H3E
B. R3E
C. J3E
D. B8E
27. A single sideband suppressed carrier emission type.

A. H3e
B. R3E
C. J3E
D. B8E
28. Independent sideband emission type

A. H3E
B. R3E
C. J3E
D. B8E
29. Vestigial sideband emission type

A. C3F
B. J3E
C. R3E
D. B8E
30. Single sideband full carrier emission type.

A. R3E
B. H3E
C. J3E
D. B8E
31. Phase modulation emission type.

A. F3E
B. F3C
C. F3F
D. G3E
32. Which one is not an advantage of SSB over AM?

A. Power saving
B. Requires half the bandwidth
C. Wider area of reception
D. Better fidelity
33. The advantage of a high level modulated AM transmitter is

A. Less audio power required

B. Better fidelity
C. Higher value of operating power
D. Less distortion
34. The advantage of a low-level modulated AM transmitter is

A. Less audio power required

B. Better fidelity
C. Higher value of operating power
D. Less distortion
35. _____ is the bad effect caused by overmodulation in AM transmission.

A. Increase in noise
B. Deviation in the operating frequency
C. Interface to other radio services
D. Decrease in the output power
36. Which characteristic of a radio receiver refers to its ability to reject an
unwanted signal?

A. Sensitivity
B. Selectivity
C. Fidelity
D. Quality
37. What type of emission is frequency modulation?

A. F3E
B. G3E
C. A3E
D. B3E
38. AM transmission power increases with ________.

A. Frequency
B. Source
C. Load
D. Modulation
39. _______ locks the FM receiver to a stronger signal.

A. Hall effect
B. Capture effect
C. Image frequency
D. Homing
40. What is the highest percentage of modulation for AM?
A. 50 %
B. 75 %
C. 100 %
D. 80 %
41. In FM, the Carson�s Rule states that the bandwidth is equal to twice the sum of
the modulating frequency and ______.

A. Carrier signal
B. Modulating signal
C. Frequency deviation
D. Image frequency
42. What is the carrier swing of an FM transmitter when modified by 75%?

A. 53.2 kHz
B. 48 kHz
C. 56.25 kHz
D. 112.5 kHz
43. The modulation system inherently more resistant to noise

A. Single sideband suppressed carrier

B. Frequency modulation
C. Pulse-position modulation
D. Amplitude shift keying
44. Subcarriers that are arranged so that the channels occupying adjacent frequency
bands with some frequency space between them is known as

A. Guard bands
B. AM bands
C. Band gap
D. Void band
45. Modulation of an RF amplifier carrier results in

A. Multiple channels
B. Smaller antennas
C. Directional propagation
D. All of the above
46. A process which occurs in the transmitter

A. Mixing
B. Modulation
C. Heterodyning
D. Demodulation
47. A process which occurs in the receiver

A. Beating
B. Modulation
C. Mixing
D. Demodulation
48. One part of the transmitter that protects the crystal oscillator from
�pulling�.

A. Buffer amplifier
B. Modulator
C. Power amplifier
D. Antenna coupler
49. What aspect of the carrier is changed by modulation?

A. Frequency
B. Phase
C. Amplitude
D. Depends on the type of modulation
50. The amplitude of a sine wave which is modulated by a musical program will

A. Be complex
B. Contain fundamental frequencies
C. Contain harmonic frequencies
D. All of the above
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