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Data Communication MCQs with Answers

Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1011: What type of modulation uses both frequency and phase simultaneously?
  • A: Quadrature amplitude modulation
  • B: Binary phase shift keying
  • C: Binary amplitude shift keying
  • D: Digital filtering
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A

Q1012: If an analog signal carries 4 bits per signal element and 2000 signal elements are transmitted per second, the bit rate is _______.
  • A: 2000 bps
  • B: 4000 bps
  • C: 8000 bps
  • D: 16000 bps
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C

Q1013: What are the two basic issues to review before discussing digital-to-analog modulation methods?
  • A: Bit and Baud rates, and the Carrier Signal
  • B: Phase and Frequency
  • C: Amplitude and Modulation
  • D: Data Rate and Signal Strength
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A

Q1014: In analog transmission, the baud rate is _______ compared to the bit rate.
  • A: greater than
  • B: equal to
  • C: less than or equal to
  • D: unrelated to
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C

Q1015: What is the relationship between bandwidth required and signal rate in most cases?
  • A: Directly proportional
  • B: Inversely proportional
  • C: Equal to
  • D: Independent of
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A

Q1016: An analog signal carries 4 bits per signal element. If 1000 signal elements are sent per second, what is the bit rate?
  • A: 4000 bps
  • B: 8000 bps
  • C: 1000 bps
  • D: 2000 bps
View Answer
B

Q1017: If the bit rate is 8000 bps and the baud rate is 1000, how many bits are carried per signal element?
  • A: 4
  • B: 6
  • C: 8
  • D: 10
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C

Q1018: What is the main function of a carrier signal in digital-to-analog conversion?
  • A: Carry the data
  • B: Filter noise
  • C: Amplify the signal
  • D: Correct errors
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A

Q1019: In analog transmission, which aspect ensures proper synchronization?
  • A: Bit Rate
  • B: Baud Rate
  • C: Carrier Signal
  • D: Signal Element
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C

Q1020: How many data elements are carried by each signal element in a bit rate of 8000 bps and baud rate of 1000?
  • A: 4
  • B: 6
  • C: 8
  • D: 10
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C

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