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EST Sample Problems 08

This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about modulation techniques including amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), single sideband (SSB) and aspects of radio broadcast systems. The questions cover topics such as calculating modulation percentage, transmitter power levels, amplifier requirements, components of receivers, image frequencies, sideband transmission, modulation standards and technical specifications.

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EST Sample Problems 08

This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about modulation techniques including amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), single sideband (SSB) and aspects of radio broadcast systems. The questions cover topics such as calculating modulation percentage, transmitter power levels, amplifier requirements, components of receivers, image frequencies, sideband transmission, modulation standards and technical specifications.

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ESAT: Modulation

1. Calculate the percentage of modulation in AM system if the unmodulated carrier is 68Vp and the instantaneous
maximum level of modulated frequency envelope is 125Vp.
A. 56
B. 75
C. 84
D. 90

2. A transmitter with 12kW carrier transmits 15kW when modulated with a single sine wave. When modulated with
another sine wave at 50% modulation, calculate the total transmitted power.
A. 11.24 kW
B. 13.25 kW
C. 13.5 kW
D. 16.5 kW

3. An intelligence signal is amplified by 80% efficient amplifier before being combined with a 12kW carrier to
generate the AM signal. If it is desired to operate at 100% modulation. What is the DC input power to the final
intelligence amplifier?
A. 12kW
B. 7.14kW
C. 7.5kW
D. 15kW

4. Which element of a super-heterodyne receiver must be non-liner?


A. mixer
B. RF amplifier
C. IF amplifier
D. Demodulator

5. The three parts of a mixer are local oscillator, combiner and .


A. generator
B. amplifier
C. Gunn diode
D. Schottky diode

6. capacitor is used in AM super-heterodyne tuning to provide a perfect tracking at lower frequency.


A. trimmer
B. padder
C. varactor diode
D. all of them

7. Calculate the image frequency for standard AM broadcast band receiver and tunes to 180kHz.
A. 635kHz
B. 730kHz
C. 1090kHz
D. 1650kHz

8. what are the way(s) in which image response is reduced?


A. add RF stages
B. by narrowing the IF bandpass
C. use high-frequency IF
D. both a and c
9. Indicate in which of the following only one sideband is transmitted:
A. H3E
B. A3E
C. B8E
D. C3F

10. The transmitter power output in single sideband operation is expressed in terms of:
A. watts
B. dBm
C. Db
D. PEP (Peak Envelope Power)

11. In a SSBC system what will be the value of the maximum instantaneous peak power if the PEP is 6 watts?
A. 3 W
B. 6 W
C. 12 W
D. 24 W

12. A type of AM stereophonic standard where the (L+R) channel is amplitude modulated and the (L-R) channel is
angle modulated.
A. Independent sideband
B. KAHN system
C. Mixed Mode
D. C QUAM

13. Area served by the skywave and not subject to objectionable interference (under MF broadcast standards) refers
to:
A. Primary Service Area
B. Secondary Service Area
C. Intermittent Service Area
D. none of them

14. Under MF broadcast standards, what is the minimum operating schedule of an AM station operating from 4:00
am to 10:00 pm
A. 7 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 9 hours
D. 12 hours

15. In the NCR, RMN-DZXL is the first station in our AM broadcast spectrum. What is the operating frequency of the
eight-station using three channel separation rule?
A. 738 kHz
B. 774 kHz
C. 810 kHz
D. 846 kHz

16. A phase modulator has kp=3 rad/V. What peak voltage of a sine wave cause a peak phase deviation of 45⁰?
A. 1.524 Vp
B. 1.047 Vp
C. 0.37 Vp
D. 0.26 Vp
17. Modulating two waves of the same frequency between phase difference is equivalent to
modulating both amplitude and phase of the same carrier.
A. 180⁰
B. 90⁰
C. 360⁰
D. 45⁰

18. When the modulating signal amplitude crosses zero, the phase shift and frequency deviation in a phase
modulator:
A. are at a maximum
B. are at a minimum
C. are at zero
D. will vary from maximum to minimum and vice versa

19. Which of the following can be used for direct FM generation?


A. Varactor diode
B. Reactance modulator
C. Crosby modulator
D. all of them

20. What is the amount of carrier swing necessary to produce 80% modulation for the audio portion of the TV band?
A. 40kHz
B. 50kHz
C. 20kHz
D. 25kHz

21. What is the maximum theoretical number of significant sidebands does an FM have?
A. 5 C. 15
B. 8 D. infinite

22. What class of FM station is allowed in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu under KBP technical standards and
regulations?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D

23. What is the maximum allowable power for FM booster?


A. 100W
B. 1kW
C. 10kW
D. 100KW

24. In determining the antenna’s height above average terrain (HAAT), radial directions from the site are
involved.
A. 8 C. 15
B. 12 D. 20

25. The proper bandwidth to use in FM system:


A. is narrowband (NBFM)
B. is wideband (WBFM)
C. depends on the application
D. multiplex system

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