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WorksheetsDigital Signal Processing Comprehensive Examination
Total questions: 132
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
This is a signal that fluctuates exactly like the original signal.
Analog
Digital
High Definition
Binary
This is a signal where the data is represented by binary digits.
Digital
Analog
NTSC
CRT
A big disadvantage of digital technology is the recording does degrade over time.
True
False
An analog signal is sent in discrete pulses in two states, on= 1 or off= 0.
True
False


The picture shows an example of what kind of signal?
Analog
Digital
Identify a disadvantage of an analog signal:
Requires low power
Doesn't get interference
When copied, quality goes down
Hardware is usually small
Which of the following is an advantage of analog signals
Less prone to interference
Requires less power
Travels Farther
Can carry more detailed information
The picture shows an example of what kind of signal?
Analog
Digital
What kind a wave is pictured?
Analog wave
Digital wave
Radiowave
Microwave
An example of a cell phone wave looks like
Which wave represents past technology?
Analog
CD Audio
DVD Audio
This is a signal that fluctuates exactly like the original stimulus.
Analog
Digital
High Definition
Binary
This is a signal where the data is represented by binary digits.
DIgital
Analog
NTSC
CRT
This is a number system with the base of 2.
Binary
Analog
Linear
Progressive
These are tiny light-sensitive elements that light up when hit by the beam.
Pixels
Electrons
Frames
Fields
These are unwanted signals in video.
Noise
Pixels
Electrons
Flares
Signals are composed of infinite possible values.
Analog
Digital
Signals are composed of only two possible values: 0 or 1.
Analog
Digital
Sound signal leaps from one value to another.
Analog
Digital
Waves are smooth and continuous.
Analog
Digital
Waves have a step-like appearance.
Analog
Digital
Noise and distortion can be corrected easily.
Analog
Digital
Signals are susceptible to “noise” and distortion.
Analog
Digital
Music played from a record player
Analog
Digital
Can be used to store and transmit large amounts of information (data)
Analog
Digital
Has a limited capacity to store and transmit information (data)
Analog
Digital
Represented by the grid, single strip alien drawings
Analog
Digital
Examples: Photocopier, Landline Telephone, Cassette Tape
Analog
Digital
Examples: Smartphone, Video Game Consoles, Computers
Analog
Digital
A _______ is a random phenomenon arising due to some sort of a disturbance in the system and in most cases is undesirable.
Noise
Hiss
Signal
Example of signal
Audio
Video
Speech
Temperature
All answers are correct
Below are sample of signal, except
Speech
ECG
EEG
Noise
Analog system used this device/s to change its characteristics in analog form.
Filters
Frequency analyzer
Frequency multipliers
All answers are correct
All answers are wrong
Digital signal processing provides an alternative method for processing the analog signal.
TRUE
FALSE
This is the interface of analog signal and digital processor
Analog-to-digital (A/D) converter
Digital-to-analog (D/A) converter
Both answers are correct
Both answer are wrong
This is needed if the end user is in analog form and need to interface from digital domain to analog domain.
Analog-to-digital (A/D) converter
Digital-to-analog (D/A) converter
Both answers are correct
Both answer are wrong
Classification of Signals include the following, except
M-dimensional signal
One-dimensional signal
N-dimensional signal
Multichannel Signal
Signal Model
Random
Deterministic
both
none
This parameter is used to interpret the information content of a signal.
Amplitudes
Frequencies
Phases
All parameters
Peak Meters are use to
indicate the constant level of a signal
indicate the transient peaks of a signal
indicate the constant peaks of a signal
VU meters are used to
indicate the average constant level of a signal
indicate the transient peaks of a signal
indicate the constant signal of a signal
A high pass filter is
a filter with a bell shaped curve around the filters' active frequency
a filter with a constant level after reaching the filters active frequency
a filter that cuts the high frequency component of a signal
a filter that cuts the low frequency component of a signal
A low pass filter is
a filter with a constant level after reaching the filters active frequency
a filter with a bell shaped curve around the filters' active frequency
a filter that cuts the high frequency component of a signal
a filter that cuts the low frequency component of a signal
.A compressor is
an automatic fader
a gain control
a device that can reduce the dynamic range of program material
All answers are correct
Headroom is
the level between the floor noise and the signal level
the level between the minimum and maximum dynamic range
the operating room between 0 db and distortion
the area above the distortion level in a system
Which of the following is not related to dynamic level processing?
flanger
limiter
gate
expander
Reverb time (RT 60) is the amount of time it takes for a reverberated signal to reach -60db below the direct sound level.
True
False
What does the "Q" of a filter refer to
resonance
bandwidth
resonance and bandwidth
none
Which type of equalizer divides the frequency spectrum into several narrow bands?
graphic
parametric
graphic and parametric
none
Why are gates used when miking a drum kit?
used to isolate drum sounds on a track
to allow drums to bleed together in mix
which control is not typical on a compressor?
Threshold
Attack
Release
Ratio
Frequency
What is the purpose of the audio fader during recording?
Controls how much audio goes out
Controls how much audio comes in
Controls the gain of the audio
Kaitlyn is watching the controls as she is recording to make sure the volume does not go into the red area. What are the controls called?
Digital Master
VU Meter
Master Volume
Dallas would like to add a reverb to one of the tracks in his recording. Where would Dallas find reverb?
Effects Rack
Media Browser
Channel Mixer
Why is it important to understand how a mixing console works when recording audio?
You will need to use one to record voiceovers
You will need to use one to record instruments
It is the basis for the interface in audio editing software
When recording audio, how are the channels used?
One channel records all the instruments and one records microphones
Each channel records a separate audio input
Only one channel can be recorded at a time
Kim is placing background music under her voiceover in an advertisement. What editing technique should she use to remove part of the music at the end of the recording?
Fading
Looping
Trimming
When audio editing is complete, which of the following formats would be the best choice for export?
.PNG
.MP3
.AVI
Peak Meters are use to
indicate the constant level of a signal
indicate the transient peaks of a signal
indicate the constant peaks of a signal
Which type of signal is represented by discrete values?
Nois signal
Non linear
Analog
Digital
x[n]=[1,2,3,4,5] is a
Infinite duration sequence
Finite duration sequence
If x[n]=-x[n] then x[n] is
Even signal
Odd signal
δ[n] can be represented as:
u[n]+u[n+1]
u[n-1]-u[n]
-u[n-1]+u[n]
u[n-1]-u[n+1]
If x(n) and X(k) are an N-point DFT pair, then X(k+N)=?
X(-k)
-X(k)
X(k)
None of the mentioned
If X1(k) and X2(k) are the N-point DFTs of X1(n) and x2(n) respectively, then what is the N-point DFT of x(n)=ax1(n)+bx2(n)?
X1(ak)+X2(bk)
aX1(k)+bX2(k)
eakX1(k)+ebkX2(k)
None of the mentioned
If x(n) is a real sequence and X(k) is its N-point DFT, then which of the following is true?
X(N-k)=X(-k)
X(N-k)=X*(k)
X(-k)=X*(k)
All of the mentioned
What is the circular convolution of the sequences X1(n)={2,1,2,1} and x2(n)={1,2,3,4}?
{14,14,16,16}
{16,16,14,14}
{2,3,6,4}
{14,16,14,16}
Which of the following substitution is done in Bilinear transformations?
s=Ts2[1+z−11−z−1]
s=Ts2[1+z−11+z−1]
s=Ts2[1−z−11−z−1]
s=Ts2[1−z−11+z−1]
If s = σ + jΩ and z = r ejω, then what is the condition on σ if r<1?
σ > 0
σ < 0
σ > 1
σ < 1
What is the expression for the digital frequency when r=1?
Ts1tan(2ΩTs)
Ts2tan(2ΩTs)
Ts1tan−1(2ΩTs)
Ts2tan−1(2ΩTs)
DFT is applied to
Infinite sequences
Finite discrete sequences
Continuous infinite signals
Continuous finite sequences
The basic properties of DFT includes
1) Linearity
2) Periodicity
3) Circular symmetry
4) Summation
1, 2 and 3 are correct
1, 2 and 4 are correct
1 and 3 are correct
All the four are correct
The circular convolution of two sequences in time domain is equivalent to
Multiplication of DFTs of two sequences
Summation of DFTs of two sequences
Difference of DFTs of two sequences
Square of multiplication of DFTs of two sequences
Why freqz() function is used in MATLAB?
to plot the magnitude
To plot the angle
To plot the Magnitude & phase with respect to frequency
To plot the Magnitude & phase with respect to time
True or False: Communication is more than just talking face to face?
True
False
What is the word or phrase that does not belong in each group?
What is the word or phrase that does not belong in each group?
an icon
music
some information
picture
What is the word or phrase that does not belong in each group?
When was the first text message sent?
1974
1981
1992
1999
Information that is sent as a pattern in a controlled flow of current through a circuit is called?
wave pulses
electronic signal
binary code
electromagnetic signals
A wave pulse is considered
a pulse of information sent as a pattern in a controlled flow of current through a circuit
information sent as patterns in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves
a pulse of energy that travels through the circuit when it is closed
How can you get a higher quality digital signal from an analog recording?
lower the amplitude of the analog signal
raise the amplitude of the analog signal
lower the sampling rate of the analog signal
raise the sampling rate of the analog signal
Binary code uses what type of symbols to communicate?
bytes and digits
analog and digital
dots and dashes
pixels and bits
The period of time in which today's modern day technology exists is called...
cell phone age
technology age
information age
sharing age
A computer engineer studying software would be focused on...
the soft parts of technology, such as the rubber coating around the wires.
the antenna within the technology that sends and receives the data
the computer that runs the physical parts of the technology
the programming that makes the physical parts of the technology run
Fiber-optic cables are better than copper cables because...
they carry less information
they carry about a thousand times more information per second.
they take up less space
they take up more space
"Noise" in information technology is considered
small and large tubes
a coded message like morse code
random signals that alter information signals
How are digital and analog recordings different?
digital signals are continuous
analog signals are higher resolution
digital signals can be better stored electronically
analog signals consist of numerical values recored at a specific time interval
digital signals take up more space
