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Ch. 6 Electronic Communication

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The study of the transmission of information or messages through different systems is called

a)

science

b)

mathematics

c)

communications

d)

engineering

2.

The range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends. Includes radio waves, microwaves, visible light, etc.

a)

color spectrum

b)

electromagnetic spectrum

c)

transmission spectrum

d)

communication spectrum

3.

A system of transmission of sounds, images, texts or data in the form of electronic signals.

a)

Telephone

b)

Telecommunication

c)

Communication

d)

None

4.

Communication over a distance that uses electronic or optoelectronic devices is called ________________.

a)

Biological Communication

b)

Graphic Communication

c)

Wave Communication

d)

Telecommunication

5.

This refers to all forms of communication that move through air, water, and outer space.

a)

Biological Communication

b)

Graphic Communication

c)

Wave Communication

d)

Telecommunication

6.

to send a message. When you hit send or post for a text message.

a)

encode

b)

transmit

c)

decode

d)

electrical signals

7.

information and data that are sent over glass or plastic cables using light.

a)

fiber optic signals

b)

electromagnetic signals

c)

laser

d)

fiber optic cable

8.

Signals that travel through the air without wires. Cell phones use electromagnetic signals to send information.

a)

fiber optic signals

b)

electromagnetic signals

c)

laser

d)

fiber optic cable

9.

How will you give detailed information topeople who can't hear ?

a)

Radio

b)

Calls

c)

Television

10.

Which of the following identifies the primary function of a radio station tower in a communication system?

a)

transmitter

b)

encoder

c)

decoder

d)

receiver

11.

The speed equation for waves is.....

a)

Wavelength x Frequency

b)

Amplitude X Amplitude

c)

Wavelength X Amplitude

d)

Frequency / Frequency

12.

This is a measurement between 2 crests OR 2 troughs

a)

amplitude

b)

wavelength

c)

trough

d)

frequency

13.

The height of a wave is known as its:

a)

mass

b)

crest

c)

resting line

d)

amplitude

14.

3 Major types of Guided Media

a)

Twisted Pair Cable

•Coaxial Cable

•Radio waves

b)

Microwaves 

Infrared

Twisted pair cable

c)

Twisted Pair Cable

•Coaxial Cable

•Optical fibre Cable

15.

WHAT CABLE IS THIS

a)

Coaxial Cable

b)

Twisted Pair Cable

c)

Optical fibre Cable

16.

GUESS THE CABLE

a)

Radio waves

b)

Optical Fibre Cable 

c)

Coaxial Cable

17.

What type of electromagnetic wave is usually used for transmission and reception among televisions?

a)

a.      Radio wave

b)

b.    Microwave  

c)

c. Infrared

d)

d. X-Ray

18.

What device is used to receive data in the form of radio waves? 

a)

a.  Antenna

b)

b. Transistor

c)

c. Transmitter

d)

d. Tripod

19.
What does frequency refer to?
a)
Putting audio onto the RF carrier signal
b)
The height of an audio wave
c)
How many times a wave repeats itself in a second
d)
How loud your audio is
20.
What does modulation refer to?
a)
Putting audio onto the RF carrier signal
b)
The height of an audio wave
c)
How many times a wave repeats itself in a second
d)
How loud your audio is
21.

What can satellites be used for?

a)

Satellites are used to hold the fuel for a rocket

b)

Satellites help with communication around the world.

22.

How dose a telephone work

a)

It converts sound waves into electric signals

b)

It converts electric signals into sound waves

c)

Converts electromagnetic waves into sound waves

d)

Converts sounds into carrier waves

23.

contains a grid of components that works like capacitors.

a)

Lightning conductor

b)

Digital Sensor

c)

CCD / charged coupled device

d)

Capacitor

24.

RFID stands for ___

a)

Radio frequency information

b)

Radio frequency identification

c)

Radar frequency identification

d)

None of the mentioned

25.
Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?
a)
Infrared rays
b)
ultraviolet rays
c)
microwaves
26.
Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?
a)
radio waves
b)
infrared rays
c)
x-rays
27.

This wave is used in long distance communication.

a)

Radiowaves

b)

Microwaves

c)

Infrared Radiation

d)

Visible Light

28.
Select the correct order of waves on the EMS 
a)
Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
b)
Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
c)
Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
d)
Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
29.

How many "colors" of visible light is the typical person able to perceive?

a)

All of the colors of visible light

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four