Multiple choice Questions (MCQs) for Signal and system

1. Which of the following is not a signal?

a. Voltage
b. blood
c. torque
d. pressure
e. displacement
Answer: b
2. Which of the following statements is false about the properties of even and odd
functions?
a) The product of two even functions is an even function
b) The product of two odd functions is an even function
c) The product of an even function and an odd function is an odd function
d) The sum (or difference) of two even functions is an even function
e) The sum (or difference) of two odd functions is an odd function
f) The sum (or difference) of an even function and an odd function is odd
Answer: f
3. Determine the even components of the signal: x(t) = 10sint + 5cost – 2costsint
a) 5cost
b) 10sint– 2costsint
c) 2cost
d) 2costsint
Answer: a
4. Which of the following is true about the Properties of the Unit Impulse Function?
a) 𝑓(𝑡)ẟ(𝑡 − 𝑡0 ) = 𝑓(𝑡0 )ẟ(𝑡 − 𝑡0 )
∞
b) ∫−∞ 𝑓(𝑡)𝛿(𝑡 − 𝑡0 )𝑑𝑡 = 𝑓(𝑡0 )
𝑑
c) 𝛿(𝑡 − 𝑡0 ) = 𝑑𝑡 𝑢(𝑡 − 𝑡0 )
0+
d) ∫0− 𝑓(𝑡)𝛿(𝑡)𝑑𝑡 = 𝑓(0)
e) 𝛿(−𝑡) = 𝛿(𝑡)
f) All
Answer: f
5. Which of the following is not true?
a. 𝑡 2 𝛿(𝑡) = 0
b. cos 𝑡 𝛿(𝑡) = 𝛿(𝑡)
c. sin 𝑡𝛿(𝑡 − 𝜋) = 𝛿(𝑡 − 𝜋)
∞
d. ∫−∞(2𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 + 2)𝛿(𝑡)𝑑𝑡 = 2
Answer: c
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6. Evaluate the signal ∫−∞(𝑡 3 − 2𝑡 + 2)𝛿(𝑡 − 2)𝑑𝑡
a) 1
b) 2
c) -2
d) 6
Answer: d
7. which of the following is a non-causal system?
a) 𝑦(𝑡) = 𝑥(𝑡)
b) 𝑦(𝑡) = 𝑥(𝑡 + 3)
c) 𝑦(𝑡) = 𝑥(𝑡 − 3)
d) None
Answer: B
8. which of the following is systems with memoryless?
a) 𝑦(𝑡) = 𝑥(𝑡)
b) 𝑦(𝑡) = 𝑥(𝑡 + 3)
c) 𝑦(𝑡) = 𝑥(𝑡 − 3)
d) All
Answer: a
9. Which of the following is not a system?
a) Automobile speed,
b) a circuit,
c) a camera,
d) a computer programs
Answer: a
10. The exponential signal is
a. A power signal,
b. an energy signal,
c. neither a power nor an energy signal
Answer: b
11. Which of the following statements is false about power signal and an energy signal?
a) The power of energy signal is zero
b) The energy of power signal infinite
c) All periodic signals are power signals
d) All aperiodic signals are energy signals
Answer: d
12. The unit step signal is
a. A power signal,
b. an energy signal,
 c. neither a power nor an energy signal
Answer: a
13. The signals δ(t), u(t), and r(t) are known as
a) Transformation functions,
b) expansion functions,
c) singularity functions,
d) basic functions
Answer: d
14. Given the signal x(t), which of the following is true for signal 𝑥(2𝑡 + 8)?
a) x(t) shifted to the left by eight units
b) x(t) is compressed by a factor of 2 and then shifted left by four units
c) x(t) is expanded by a factor of 2 and then shifted right by four units
d) x(t) is reflected about the vertical axis and then shifted
Answer: a
15. A system is described by y(t) =cos x(t) + 2 sin x (t - 1) It is
a. Causal
b. Noncausal
c. Memoryless
d. with memory
e. a & d
f. a & c
Answer: e
16. Causal systems are also referred to as physically realizable systems.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
17. The other name for impulse function is
a) Heaviside
b) step fun
c) Dirac
d) Stem
Answer: c
18. The other name for step function is
a) Heaviside
b) step fun
c) Dirac
d) Stem
Answer: a
19. Which of these is not true?
 a) x(t)*h(t) = h(-t)*x(t)
b) x(t)*δ(t) = x(t)
c) x(t)*δ′(t) = x′(t)
d) u(t)*δ′(t) = δ(t)
Answer: a
20. When two systems with impulse responsesℎ1 (𝑡) and ℎ2 (𝑡) are connected in
series, the impulse response of the composite system is
a) ℎ1 (𝑡) + ℎ2 (𝑡)
b) ℎ1 (𝑡) ∗ ℎ2 (𝑡)
c) ℎ1 (𝑡)/ ℎ2 (𝑡)
d) none of the above
Answer: b
21. Which of the following is not true about the Properties of the Unit Impulse signal?
a) 𝛿[𝑛] = 𝑢[𝑛] − 𝑢[𝑛 − 1]
b) 𝑢[𝑛] = ∑𝑛𝑘=−∞ 𝛿[𝑛]
c) 𝑥[𝑛] ∗ 𝛿[𝑛] = 𝑥[𝑛]
d) 𝑥[𝑛] ∗ ℎ[𝑛] = −ℎ[𝑛] ∗ 𝑥[𝑛]
Answer: d
22. Which of the following is not true about the Properties Convolution integral?
a) 𝑥1 (𝑡) ∗ 𝑥2 (𝑡) = 𝑥2 (𝑡) ∗ 𝑥1 (𝑡)
b) 𝑓(𝑡) ∗ 𝛿(𝑡) = 𝑓(0)
c) 𝑓(𝑡) ∗ 𝛿(𝑡 − 𝑡0 ) = 𝑓(𝑡 − 𝑡0 )
𝑡
d) 𝑓(𝑡) ∗ 𝛿(𝑡) = ∫−∞ 𝑓(𝜏)𝑑𝜏

Answer: d
23. Considering Figure 1, sketch y= 2* x (t).
 a)

b)

c)

d)
Answer: a
24. Consider the two signals in Figure 2 They are convolved to get y(t). The
duration of y(t) is
a) -1 < t < 2,
b) -2 < t < 2,
c) -1 < t < 3,
 d) none of the above

Figure 2
Answer: a
25. What are the properties of an LTI system posse other than Associative, Commutative
and Distributive properties?
a) Memory, invertibility, causality, stability
b) Memory and non-causality
c) Invertibility and stability
d) Causality only
Answer: a
Explanation: A LTI System follows most of the properties that a normal system follows. This
includes memory and memory-less property, invertibility, causality and stability.
26. An LTI system is memoryless only if ____________
a) It does not store the previous value of the input
b) It does not depend on any previous value of the input
c) It does not depend on stored values of the system
d) It does not depend on the present value of the input
Answer: b
Explanation: A LTI system is said to be memoryless only if it does not depend on any previous
value of the input. That is we can say that if its output at any time depends only on the value of
the input at the same time.
27. A continuous time LTI system has memory only when __________
a) It does not depend on the present value of the input
b) It only depends on the past values of the input
c) Its output always depends both on the previous and past values of the input
d) Its output might depend on the present value as well as the previous value of the
input
Answer: d
Explanation: An LTI system is said to have a memory when its output at any time depends on the
previous value of the input. This does not mean its value does not depend on present values. It
depends both on past and present values according to the situation.
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 28. Which of the following system is memoryless?
a) h(t)=0,t ≠0
b) h(t)=x(t-1)
c) h(t)=0, t=0
d) h(t)=kx(t+2)
Answer: a
Explanation: A continuous-time LTI system is memoryless when h(t)=0,t ≠0. Such memoryless
system has the form h(t)=kx(t), for some constant k has the impulse response h(t) = k∂(t).
29. A continuous time LTI system is invertible only when its inverse exists.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, a continuous time LTI system is invertible only when its inverse exists that,
when connected in series with the original system produces an output equal to the input to the
first system. Furthermore, if a system is invertible we can say its inverse exists.
30. Invertibility is only followed by continuous time LTI systems.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b

31. When a discrete time LTI system is said to be causal?

a) Output y[n] must not depend on x[k] for k>n
b) Output y[n] must not depend on x[k] for k=n
c) Output y[n] must not depend on x[k] for k<n
d) Output y[n] must depend on x[k] for k>n
Answer: a
Explanation: A causal system cannot depend on the future values of the input. It can only depend
on the past values or present values.
32. Which of the following system is causal?
a) y[n] = 2[n] – 3[n+1]
b) y[n] = 2[n] + 3
c) y[n] = 2[n-7] – 3[n+1]
d) y[n] = 2[n]*3[n+1]
Answer: b
Explanation: An LTI system is said to be causal only when its output at any time depends on the
previous or present value of the input. A causal system cannot depend on the future values of the
input.
33. When are LTI systems stable?
a) Only when bounded input produces a bounded output
b) Only when bounded input produces a unbounded output
c) Only when unbounded input produces a bounded output
d) Only when unbounded input produces an unbounded output
Answer: a
34. How can we solve discrete time convolution problems?
 a) The graphical method only
b) Graphical method and tabular method
c) Graphical method, tabular method and matrix method
d) Graphical method, tabular method, matrix method and summation method
Answer: c
Explanation: Discrete time convolution problems are mostly solved by a graphical method,
tabular method and matrix method. Even if the graphical method is very popular, the tabular and
matrix method is more easy to calculate.
35. Which method uses sum of diagonal elements for discrete time convolution?
a) Matrix method only
b) Graphical method and tabular method
c) Graphical method, tabular method and matrix method
d) Graphical method, tabular method, matrix method and summation method
Answer: a
Explanation: Even if the graphical method is very popular, the tabular and matrix method is more
easy to calculate. And matrix method uses the sum of diagonal elements for discrete time
convolution.
36. Which method is close to a graphical method for discrete time convolution?
a) Matrix method only
b) Tabular method
c) Tabular method and matrix method
d) Summation method
Answer: b
Explanation: Tabular method is close to graphical method for discrete time convolution except
that tabular representation of sequences is employed instead of graphical representation. Here
every input is folded and shifted ad represented by a row.
37. Choose the correct equation for finding the output of a discrete time convolution?
a) y[n] = ∑x[k]h[n-k], k from 0 to ∞
b) y[n] = ∑x[k]h[n-k], k from -∞ to +∞
c) y[n] = ∑x[k]h[k], k from 0 to ∞
d) y[n] = ∑x[k]h[n], k from -∞ to +∞
Answer: b
38. The sample of x(n)={1,2,3,1} and h(n)={1,2,1,-1}, origin at 2, is 7.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The input starts at n=0 and impulse at n=-1. So, output starts at n=0+(-1)=-1.
Output at is =4+4+1=7 samples. So, its true.
39. The convolution of x(n)={1,2,3,1} and h(n)={1,2,1,-1}, origin at 2, is?
a) {1,4,8,8,3,-2,-1}, origin at 4
b) {1,4,8,8,3,-2,1}, origin at 4
c) {1,3,8,8,3,-2,-1}, origin at 4
d) {1,4,8,3,-2,-1}, origin at 4
Answer: a
40. What are the tools used in a graphical method of finding convolution of discrete time
signals?
a) Plotting, shifting, folding, multiplication, and addition in order
b) Scaling, shifting, multiplication, and addition in order
c) Scaling, multiplication and addition in order
d) Scaling, plotting, shifting, multiplication and addition in order
Answer: a
Explanation: The tools used in a graphical method of finding convolution of discrete time signals
are basically plotting, shifting, folding, multiplication and addition. These are taken in the order
in the graphs. Both the signals are plotted, one of them is shifted, folded and both are again
multiplied and added.
41. Choose the properties which are followed by a discrete time convolution?
a) Associative, commutative, distributive
b) Associative
c) Commutative and distributive
d) Distributive and associative
Answer: a
Explanation: The properties which are followed by a discrete time convolution are same as
continuous time convolution. These are – associative, commutative, distributive property.
42. What is the convolution of a signal with an impulse?
a) Signal itself
b) Impulse
c) A new signal
d) Signal multiplied by impulse
Answer: a
Explanation: The convolution of a signal x(n) with a unit impulse function ∂(n) results in the
signal x(n) itself:
x(n)* ∂(n)=x(n).
43. What is the commutative property?
a) x(n)*h(n)=h(n)*x(n)
b) x(n)+h(n)=h(n)+x(n)
c) x(n)**h(n)=h(n)**x(n)
d) x(n)h(n)=h(n)x(n)
Answer: a
Explanation: The commutative property is x(n)*h(n)=h(n)*x(n), where x(n) is the input and h(n)
is the impulse response of the ∂(n) input of an LTI system.
∑x[k]h[n-k], when we change the variables to n-k to k-n makes it equal to LHS and RHS.
44. What is the associative property of discrete time convolution?
a) [x1(n) * x2(n)]*h(n) = x1(n)* [x2(n)*h(n)]
b) [x1(n) * x2(n)]+h(n) = x1(n) + [x2(n)*h(n)]
c) [x1(n) + x2(n)]*h(n) = x1(n)* [x2(n)+h(n)]
d) [x1(n) * x2(n)]h(n) = x1(n) [x2(n)*h(n)]
Answer: a
Explanation: [x1(n)* x2(n)]*h(n)= x1(n)* [x2(n)*h(n)], x1(n) and x2(n) are inputs and h(n) is the
impulse response.
This can be proved by considering two x1(n)* x2(n) as one output and then using the
commutative property proof.
45. What is the Distributive property of the LTI system?
a) x[n] + h1[n] + h2[n] = h1[n] + h2[n] + x[n]
b) x[n]*(h1[n] + h2[n]) = x[n]*(h1[n])*(x[n]*h2[n])
c) x[n]*(h1[n] + h2[n]) = x[n]*h1[n] + x[n]*h2[n]
d) x[n]*(h1[n] + h2[n]) = *(x[n]*h1[n]) + x[n]*h2[n]
Answer: c
Explanation: x[n]*(h1[n] + h2[n]) = x[n]*h1[n] + x[n]*h2[n], with x[n] being the input and h1[n]
and h2[n] being the impulse responses.
46. What does the Distributive property signify?
a) The sum of signals in both the sides in any number must be equal
b) The responses must be equal in any side of an LTI system
c) The sum of two inputs must be equal to responses to these signals
d) The Multiplication of two signals in the inputs side is equal to multiplication of
the responses
Answer: c
Explanation: The sum of two inputs must be equal to responses to these signals individually.
x[n]*(h1[n]+h2[n])=x[n]*h1[n]+x[n]*h2[n], with x[n] being the input and h1[n] and h2[2] being
the impulse responses.
47. Which is the associative property of the LTI system?
a) x[n]*(h1[n]+h2[n])=x[n]*h1[n]+x[n]*h2[n]
b) x[n]*(h1[n]*h2[n])=h1[n]+x[n]+h2[n]
c) x[n]*h[n]=h[n]*x[n]
d) x[n]*(h1[n]*h2[n])=(x[n]*h1[n])*h2[n]
Answer: d
Explanation: x[n]*(h1[n]*h2[n])=(x[n]*h1[n])*h2[n], with x[n] being the input and h1[n] and
h2[n] being the impulse responses which is the associative property.
48. Which is special the property listed below only holds good by an LTI system?
a) Memory
b) Stability
c) Causality
d) Distributive property
Answer: d
Explanation: An LTI system holds a unique property of Associativity, Commutativity and
Distributive Property which are not held by other systems. They have very special
representations in terms of convolution and integrals.
49. What are the three special properties that only LTI systems follow?
a) Commutative property, Associative property, Causality
b) Associative property, Distributive property, Causality
c) Commutative property, Distributive property, Associative property
 d) Distributive property, Stability, Causality
Answer: c
Explanation: Commutative property, Distributive property, Associative property are the unique
properties of LTI systems which are special representations in terms of convolution and
integrals.
50. Which is the commutative property of the LTI System in case of discrete time system?
a) x[n]+h[n]=h[n]+x[n]
b) x[n]+h[n]=h[n]*x[n]
c) x[n]*h[n]=h[n]*x[n]
d) x[t]*h[t]=h[n]*x[n]
Answer: c
Explanation: We represent commutative property as: x[t]*h[t]=h[t]*x[t] because it proves that
convolution of two signals in either order will be same, with x[n] being the input and h[n] being
the impulse response.
51. Does the commutative property holds good for both continuous and discrete signal?
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, the commutative property is followed by both continuous time and discrete
time LTI system. In this system, convolution of one side of the equation is equal to the other
side.
52. Which is the correct representation of Commutative Continuous time LTI system?
a) ∫h(α) + x(t-α) = ∫x(α) + h(t-α)
b) ∫h(α)x(t-α) = ∫x(α)h(t-α)
c) ∫h(α) – x(t-α) = ∫x(α)h(t-α)
d) ∫h(α) * x(t-α) = ∫x(α) * h(t-α)
Answer: b
Explanation: According to the commutative rule, x(t)*h(t) = h(t)*x(t)= ∫h(α)x(t-α) = ∫x(α)h(t-α),
with x(t) being the input and h(t) being the impulse response.