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M13-4 Comms

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.

1. In Amplitude Modulation, the values of ___________ changes in accordance with the freq variations of the modulating signal.

a)

Carrier Frequency

b)

Carrier Amplitude

c)

Carrier Phase

3.

What happens when the amplitude of the modulating signal is greater than the amplitude of the carrier?

a)

Amplification

b)

Distortion

c)

Attenuation

4.

Function of frequency mixer in super heterodyne receiver is

a)

Amplification

b)

Filtering

c)

Multiplication of incoming signal and the locally generated carrier

5.

The diagram shows the response characteristics of what type of filter?

a)

Low Pass Filter

b)

High Pass Filter

c)

Band Pass Filter

d)

Band Stop Filter

6.

In the diagram, which letter represents the component that;

reduces 2nd channel interference, prevents IF break through, prevents local oscillator ration and improves the receiver's SNR

(a)  

7.

In the diagram, which letter represents the component that;

generates a signal that is different from the required signal by the intermediate frequency

(a)  

8.
What is the purpose of the squelch control on a transceiver?
a)
To set the highest level of volume desired
b)
To set the transmitter power level
c)
To adjust the automatic gain control
d)
To mute receiver output noise when no signal is being received
9.
What is the function of automatic gain control, or AGC?
a)
To keep received audio relatively constant
b)
To protect an antenna from lightning
c)
To eliminate RF on the station cabling
d)
An asymmetric goniometer control used for antenna matching
10.

Amplitude modulation is

a)

Change in amplitude of the carrier according to modulating signal

b)

Change in frequency of the carrier according to modulating signal

c)

Change in amplitude of the modulating signal according to carrier signal

d)

Change in amplitude of the carrier according to modulating signal frequency

11.

The graph shows the frequency spectrum of an AM radio wave carrying an audio signal of a single frequency. Determine the frequency of the audio signal.

a)

1kHz

b)

3 kHz

c)

5 kHz

d)

7 kHz

12.

A heterodyne frequency changer is called a

a)

Modulator

b)

Mixer

c)

Demodulator

d)

Frequency translator

13.

In a radio receiver, if the intermediate frequency is too high, then

a)

Selectivity will be poor

b)

Tracking difficulties will be least

c)

Adjacent channel rejection will improve

d)

All of the above will occur

14.

The ratio between the modulating signal voltage and the carrier voltage is called?

a)

Modulation index

b)

Modulation frequency

c)

Ratio of modulation

15.

What is the percentage of modulation if the modulating signal is of 7.5V and carrier is of 9V?

a)

100

b)

91

c)

83.33

16.

When does over-modulation occur?

a)

Modulating signal voltage < Carrier voltage

b)

Modulating signal voltage = Carrier voltage

c)

Modulating signal voltage > Carrier voltage

17.

What do you understand by the term “carrier”?

a)

waveform with constant frequency, phase and amplitude

b)

waveform for which frequency, amplitude or phase is varied

c)

waveform with high amplitude, low frequency and constant phase

18.

Detection is same as ________

a)

Modulation

b)

Demodulation

c)

Filtering

19.

Microwaves are used for mobile phone and other satellite communication because they are not reflected by the

(a)  

20.

What factor(s) determine the range of a Ground Wave?

a)

The terrain the wave is traversing (Land or Sea)

b)

The time of day

c)

The height of the ionosphere

d)

The line of sight in relationship to the horizon

21.

Which of the following radio wave bands use Ground (surface) Waves as their method of propagation?

a)

VLF

b)

MF

c)

HF

d)

UHF

e)

VHF

22.

Which of the following radio wave bands use Sky Waves as their method of propagation?

a)

VLF

b)

MF

c)

HF

d)

UHF

e)

VHF

23.

in the diagram regarding sky wave propagation what term is being represented by e?

a)

Critical Frequency

b)

Sky Wave

c)

Ground Wave

d)

Dead Space

e)

Skip Distance

24.

What happens when the VOICE ONLY function is selected on the Audio Selector Panel (ASP)?

a)

Only the voice is heard. All signal sources from VHF-NAV or DME will be muted.

b)
The headset will be disabled
c)

Signal sources from VHF-NAV or DME are heard. Voice signals will be muted.

d)
All audio sources will play simultaneously at full volume
25.

Which statement is correct about the Flight Interphone System?

a)
The Flight Interphone System is used for in-flight entertainment purposes only.
b)

Allows cockpit crew to communicate with the ground engineer/mechanic.

c)
The Flight Interphone System is a safety feature that automatically lands the aircraft in case of emergency.
d)

Allows cabin crew to communicate with the ground engineer/mechanic.

26.

What is recorded by the Cockpit Voice Recorder?

a)

All incoming and outgoing radio communications and cockpit crew voice communications

b)

Engine parameters; such a s EGT rotational speed and fuel flow

c)
Text messages from the passengers
d)

All incoming and outgoing radio communications and cabin crew voice communications.

27.

What is the shortest wavelength possible for HF communications?

a)
5 meters
b)
100 meters
c)
20 meters
d)
10 meters
e)

0.5 meters

28.

What is the accepted range of speech frequencies?

a)

5 Hz to 30 kHz

b)

30 Hz to 25 kHz

c)

300 Hz to 3 kHz

d)

10 Hz to 15 kHz

29.

What does Single Side Band (SSB) transmission mean?

a)
Transmitting only one sideband of the modulated signal
b)

Transmitting only single frequency side bands

c)
Transmitting no sidebands of the modulated signal
d)
Transmitting both sidebands of the modulated signal
30.

What is the minimum channel spacing of an AM-receiver, if the necessary bandwidth is +/- 2kHz?

a)

2kHz

b)
4kHz
c)
3kHz
d)
6kHz
31.

True or false

FM Signals require more band width than AM Signals.

a)
True
b)
False