1. Determine the odd component of the signal: x(t)=cost+sint.
a) sint
b) 2sint
c) cost
d) 2cost.
Answer: c
Explanation: Here is the explanation.
2. A signal is anti-causal if ______________
a) x(t) = 0 for t = 0
b) x(t) = 1 for t < 0
c) x(t) = 1 for t > 0
d) x(t) = 0 for t > 0
Answer: d
Explanation: A signal is said to be anti-causal when x(t) = 0 for t > 0.
3. Is the signal x(t)= eat u(t) causal?
a) YES
b) NO
Answer: answer
Explanation: A signal is said to be causal if it is 0 for t < 0.
Now, we know, u (t) = 1 for t ≥ 0.
∴ x-(t) =eat for t ≥0.
∴ The-signal is 0 for t < 0.
∴ The-signal is causal.
4. Which of the following systems is memoryless?
a) y(t) = x(2t) + x(t)
b) y(t) = x(t) + 2x(t)
c) y(t) = -x(t) + x(1-t)
d) y(t) = x(t) + 2x(t+2)
Answer: b
Explanation: A system possessing no memory has its output depending upon the input at
the same time instant, which is prevalent only in option b.
5. For what value of k, will the following system be time invariant?
y (t) = x(t) + x(kt)– x(2t) + x(t-1)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 2.5
Answer: b
Explanation: A system possessing no memory has its output depending upon the input at
the same time instant, which is prevalent only in option b.
6. What is a stable system?
a) If every bounded input results in the bounded output
b) If every bounded input results in an unbounded output
c) If every unbounded input results in a bounded output
d) If unbounded input results in bounded as well as unbounded output
Answer: answer
Explanation: The system is said to bound input bounded output stable if every bounded
input results in bounded output and also the output of such a system does not diverge if the
input does not diverge.
7. If x (t) =et, y (t) = e-2t this is a _____system.
a) Unstable
b) Stable
c) BIBO
d) cannot classify the system
Answer: d
Explanation: In this example, the input is infinite and hence this input cannot be used to
classify the system. Here the output is not considered.
8. Which of the following is not true about systems having memory?
a) It is also called dynamic systems
b) The output signal depends on the past values of the input signal
c) It is also called static system
d) Resistive circuit
Answer: c
Explanation: The system is said to have memory if its output signal depends on the past
values of the input signal and also it is called dynamic system.
9. What is the difference between convolution and multiplication?
a) Convolution leads to addition and multiplication leads to the multiplication
b) Convolution leads to a superposition of signals while multiplication does not consider all
the signals
c) Convolution is multiplication but of signals
d) Convolution is a multiplication of added signals.
Answer: b
Explanation: Convolution is defined as weighted superposition of time shifted responses
where the whole of the signals is taken into account. But multiplication leads to loss of those
signals which are after the limit.
9. Which is not an example for memory system?
a) Capacitive circuit
b) Inductive circuit
c) Resistive circuit
d) Parallel RC circuit
Answer: c
Explanation: Resistive circuit is memory less since the current I (t) flowing through it in
response to the applied voltage v (t) is defined by i (t) = 1⁄R v(t).
10. Find the value of h[n]*d[n-1], d[n] being the delta function.
a) h[n-2].
b) h[n].
c) h[n-1].
d) h[n+1].
Answer: c
Explanation: Convolution of a function with a delta function shifts accordingly
11. Find the value of h[n]*d[n-1], d[n] being the delta function.
a) h[n-2].
b) h[n].
c) h[n-1].
d) h[n+1].
Answer: c
Explanation: Convolution of a function with a delta function shifts accordingly.
12. Evaluate (exp(-at)u(t))*u(t), u(t) being the heaviside function.
a) (1-exp(at)) u(t)/a
b) (1-exp(at)) u(-t)/a
c) (1-exp(-at)) u(t)/a
d) (1+exp(-at)) u(t)/a
Answer: c
Explanation: Use the convolution formula.
13. Find the value of h[n]*d[n-5], d[n] being the delta function.
a) h[n-2].
b) h[n-5].
c) h[n-4].
d) h[n+5].
Answer: b
Explanation: Convolution of a function with a delta function shifts accordingly.
14. Evaluate (exp(-4t)u(t))*u(t), u(t) being the heaviside function.
a) (1-exp(4t)) u(t)/a
b) (1-exp(-4t)) u(t)/a
c) (1-exp(=4t)) u(t)/a
d) (1+exp(-4t)) u(t)/a
Answer: b
Explanation: Use the convolution formula.
15. Find the value of h[n-1]*d[n-1], d[n] being the delta function.
a) h[n-2].
b) h[n].
c) h[n-1].
d) h[n+1].
Answer: a
Explanation: Convolution of a function with a delta function shifts accordingly.
16. Find the convolution of x(t) = exp(2t)u(-t), and h(t) = u(t-3)
a) 0.5exp(2t-6) u(-t+3) + 0.5u(t-3)
b) 0.5exp(2t-3) u(-t+3) + 0.8u(t-3)
c) 0.5exp(2t-6) u(-t+3) + 0.5u(t-6)
d) 0.5exp(2t-6) u(-t+3) + 0.8u(t-3)
7. Find the value of h[n]*d[n+1], d[n] being the delta function.
a) h[n-2].
b) h[n].
c) h[n-1].
d) h[n+1].
Answer: d
Explanation: Convolution of a function with a delta function shifts accordingly.
8. Find the convolution of x(t) = exp(3t)u(-t), and h(t) = u(t-3)
a) 0.33exp(2t-6) u(-t+3) + 0.5u(t-3)
b) 0.5exp(4t-3) u(-t+3) + 0.8u(t-3)
c) 0.33exp(2t-6) u(-t+3) + 0.5u(t-6)
d) 0.33exp(3t-6) u(-t+3) + 0.33u(t-3)
9. Find the value of d(t-34)*x(t+56), d(t) being the delta function.
a) x(t + 56)
b) x(t + 32)
c) x(t + 22)
d) x(t – 22)
Answer: c
Explanation: Convolution of a function with a delta function shifts accordingly.
10. Find x(t)*u(t)
a) tx(t)
b) t2x(t)
c) $x(t2)
d) $x(t)
Answer: d
Explanation: Apply the convolution formula. The above corollary exists for any x(t) [not
impulsive].
8. 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.
9. 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, it’s true.
10. 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
Explanation: Using tabular method:
Hence, result is {1,4,8,8,3,-2,-1}, origin at 4
1. What is Fourier series?
a) The representation of periodic signals in a mathematical manner is called a
Fourier series
b) The representation of non-periodic signals in a mathematical manner is called a
Fourier series
c) The representation of non-periodic signals in terms of complex exponentials or
sinusoids is called a Fourier series
d) The representation of periodic signals in terms of complex exponentials or
sinusoids is called a Fourier series
Answer: d
Explanation: The Fourier series is the representation of non-periodic signals in terms of
complex exponentials, or equivalently in terms of sine and cosine waveform leads to Fourier
series. In other words, Fourier series is a mathematical tool that allows representation of
any periodic wave as a sum of harmonically related sinusoids.
2. Who discovered Fourier series?
a) Jean Baptiste de Fourier
b) Jean Baptiste Joseph Fourier
c) Fourier Joseph
d) Jean Fourier
Answer: b
Explanation: The Fourier series is the representation of non-periodic signals in terms of
complex exponentials or sine or cosine waveform. This was discovered by Jean Baptiste
Joseph Fourier in 18th century.
3. Fourier series representation can be used in case of Non-periodic signals too. True or
false?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: False. The Fourier series is the representation of periodic signals in terms of
complex exponentials, or equivalently in terms of sine and cosine waveform leads to Fourier
series. In other words, Fourier series is a mathematical tool that allows representation of
any periodic wave as a sum of harmonically related sinusoids. They are for periodic signals
only.
4. What are the conditions called which are required for a signal to fulfil to be represented
as Fourier series?
a) Dirichlet’s conditions
b) Gibbs phenomenon
c) Fourier conditions
d) Fourier phenomenon
Answer: a
Explanation: When the Dirichlet’s conditions are satisfied, then only for a signal, the fourier
series exist. Fourier series is of two types- trigonometric series and exponential series.
5. Choose the condition from below that is not a part of Dirichlet’s conditions?
a) If it is continuous then there are a finite number of discontinuities in the period T1
b) It has a finite average value over the period T
c) It has a finite number of positive and negative maxima in the period T
d) It is a periodic signal
Answer: d
Explanation: Even if the Fourier series demands periodicity as the major necessity for its
formation still it is not a part of Dirichlet’s condition. It is the basic necessity for Fourier
series.
6. What are the two types of Fourier series?
a) Trigonometric and exponential
b) Trigonometric and logarithmic
c) Exponential and logarithmic
d) Trigonometric only
7. How is a trigonometric Fourier series represented?
a) A0 +∑[ancos(w0t)+ ansin(w0t)]
b) ∑[ancos(w0t)+ ansin(w0t)]
c) A0 *∑[ancos(w0t)+ ansin(w0t)]
d) A0 +∑[ancos(w0t)+ ansin(w0t)] + sinwt
Answer: a
Explanation: A0 + ∑[ancos(w0t)+ ansin(w0t)] is the correct representation of a trigonometric
Fourier series. Here A0 = 1/T∫x(t)dt and an =2/T∫x(t)cos(w0t)dt and bn= 2/T∫x(t)sin(w0t)dt.
8. How is the exponential Fourier series represented?
a) X(t) = ∑Xnejnwt + wt
b) X(t) = 1/T∑Xnejnwt
c) X(t) = ∑Xnejnwt
d) X(t) = T*∑Xnejnwt
Answer: c
Explanation: The exponential Fourier series is represented as – X(t)=∑Xnejnwt. Here, the X(t)
is the signal and Xn=1/T∫x(t)e-jnwt.
9. What is the equation – X(t)=∑Xnejnwt called?
a) Synthesis equation
b) Analysis equation
c) Frequency domain equation
d) Discrete equation
Answer: a
Explanation: The equation – X(t) = ∑Xnejnwt called the synthesis equation of an exponential
Fourier series. It is because it is used to synthesize the Fourier series.
10. What is the equation – Xn=1/T∫x(t) ejwtn called?
a) Synthesis equation
b) Analysis equation
c) Frequency domain equation
d) Discrete equation
Answer: b
Explanation: The equation – Xn=1/T∫x(t)e-jwtn called the analysis equation of an exponential
Fourier series. It is because it is used to synthesize the Fourier series
