430+ Broadband Communication Systems Solved MCQs

101.

3dB optical bandwidth is always ___________ the 3dB electrical bandwidth.

A. smaller than
B. larger than
C. negligible than
D. equal to
Answer» B. larger than
102.

A multimode graded index fiber exhibits a total pulse broadening of 0.15μsover a distance of 16 km. Estimate the maximum possible bandwidth, assuming no intersymbol interference.

A. 4.6 mhz
B. 3.9 mhz
C. 3.3 mhz
D. 4.2 mhz
Answer» C. 3.3 mhz
103.

What is pulse dispersion per unit length if for a graded index fiber, 0.1μs pulse broadening is seen over a distance of 13 km?

A. 6.12ns/km
B. 7.69ns/km
C. 10.29ns/km
D. 8.23ns/km
Answer» B. 7.69ns/km
104.

Chromatic dispersion is also called as intermodal dispersion. State whether the given statement true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
105.

Chromatic dispersion is also called as intermodal dispersion. State true or false

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
106.

The optical source used in a fiber is an injection laser with a relative spectral width σλ/λ of 0.0011 at a wavelength of 0.70μm. Estimate the RMS spectral width.

A. 1.2 nm
B. 1.3 nm
C. 0.77 nm
D. 0.98 nm
Answer» C. 0.77 nm
107.

In waveguide dispersion, refractive index is independent of

A. bit rate
B. index difference
C. velocity of medium
D. wavelength
Answer» D. wavelength
108.

 Intermodal dispersion occurring in a large amount in multimode step index fiber results in

A.  propagation of the fiber
B. propagating through the fiber
C. pulse broadening at output
D. attenuation of waves
Answer» C. pulse broadening at output
109.

After Total Internal Reflection the Meridional ray

A. makes an angle equal to acceptance angle with the axial ray
B. makes an angle equal to critical angle with the axial ray
C. travels parallel equal to critical angle with the axial ray
D. makes an angle equal to critical angle with the axial ray
Answer» D. makes an angle equal to critical angle with the axial ray
110.

Consider a single mode fiber having core refractive index n1= 1.5.

A. 1.00μsec
B. 0.06μsec
C. 0.90μsec
D. 0.30μsec
Answer» B. 0.06μsec
111.

A 4 km optical link consists of multimode step index fiber with core refractive index of 1.3 and a relative refractive index difference of 1%. Find the delay difference between the slowest and fastest modes at the fiber output.

A. 0.173 μsec
B. 0.152 μsec
C. 0.96 μsec
D. 0.121 μsec
Answer» A. 0.173 μsec
112.

A multimode step-index fiber has a core refractive index of 1.5 and relative refractive index difference of 1%. The length of the optical link is 6 km. Estimate the RMS pulse broadening due to intermodal dispersion on the link.

A. 92.6 ns
B. 86.7 ns
C. 69.3 ns
D. 68.32 ns
Answer» B. 86.7 ns
113.

The differential attenuation of modes reduces intermodal pulse broadening on a multimode optical link. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
114.

The index profile of a core of multimode graded index fiber is given by-

A. n (r) = n1 [1 – 2Δ(r2/a)2]1/2; r<a
B. n (r) = n1 [3 – 2Δ(r2/a)2]1/2; r<a
C. n (r) = n1 [5 – 2Δ(r2/a)2]1/2; r>a
D. n (r) = n1 [1 – 2Δ(r2/a)2]1/2; r<a
Answer» D. n (r) = n1 [1 – 2Δ(r2/a)2]1/2; r<a
115.

Intermodal dispersion in multimode fibers is minimized with the use of step-index fibers. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
116.

Estimate RMS pulse broadening per km due to intermodal dispersion for multimode step index fiber where length of fiber is 4 km and pulse broadening per km is 80.6 ns.

A. 18.23ns/km
B. 20.15ns/km
C. 26.93ns/km
D. 10.23ns/km
Answer» B. 20.15ns/km
117.

Practical pulse broadening value for graded index fiber lies in the range of

A. 0.9 to 1.2 ns/km
B. 0.2 to 1 ns/km
C. 0.23 to 5 ns/km
D. 0.45 to 8 ns/km
Answer» B. 0.2 to 1 ns/km
118.

The nonlinear effects in optical fibers are large. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
119.

How many categories of nonlinear effects are seen in optical fibers?

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer» B. two
120.

Which of the following is not related to Kerr effects?

A. self-phase modulation
B. cross-phase modulation
C. four-wave mixing
D. stimulated raman scattering
Answer» D. stimulated raman scattering
121.

Linear scattering effects are _______ in nature.

A. elastic
B. non-elastic
C. mechanical
D. electrical
Answer» A. elastic
122.

Which thing is more dominant in making a fiber function as bidirectional optical amplifier?

A. core material
B. pump source
C. cladding material
D. diameter of fiber
Answer» B. pump source
123.

_________ semiconductor laser sources generally have broader bandwidths.

A. injection
B. pulsed
C. solid-state
D. silicon hybrid
Answer» B. pulsed
124.

Nonlinear effects which are defined by the intensity – dependent refractive index of the fiber are called as

A. scattering effects
B. kerr effects
C. raman effects
D. tomlinson effects
Answer» B. kerr effects
125.

Self-phase modulation causes modifications to the pulse spectrum. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
126.

Self-phase modulation can be used for

A. enhancing the core diameter
B. wavelength shifting
C. decreasing the attenuation
D. reducing the losses in the fiber
Answer» B. wavelength shifting
127.

The beating between light at different frequencies or wavelengths in multichannel fiber transmission causes

A. attenuation
B. amplitude modulation of channels
C. phase modulation of channels
D. loss in transmission
Answer» C. phase modulation of channels
128.

What is different in case of cross-phase modulation from self-phase modulation?

A. overlapping but same pulses
B. overlapping but distinguishable pulses
C. non-overlapping and same pulses
D. non-overlapping but distinguishable pulses
Answer» B. overlapping but distinguishable pulses
129.

When three wave components co-propagate at angular frequency w1, w2, w3, then a new wave is generated at frequency w4, which is given by

A. w4 = w1-w2-w3
B. w4 =w1+w2+w3
C. w4 =w1+w2-w3
D. w4 =w1-w2+w3
Answer» C. w4 =w1+w2-w3
130.

_____________ results from case of nonlinear dispersion compensation in which the nonlinear dispersion compensation in which the nonlinear dispersion compensation in which the nonlinear chirp caused by self-phase modulation balances, postpones, the temporal broadening induced by group velocity delay.

A. four wave mixing
B. phase modulation
C. soliton propagation
D. raman scattering
Answer» C. soliton propagation
131.

What is a fundamental necessity in the fabrication of fibers for light transmission?

A. same refractive index for both core and cladding.
B. pump source
C. material composition of fiber
D. variation of refractive index inside the optical fiber
Answer» D. variation of refractive index inside the optical fiber
132.

Which materials are unsuitable for the fabrication of graded index fiber?

A. glass-like-materials
B. mono-crystalline structures
C. amorphous material
D. silica based material
Answer» B. mono-crystalline structures
133.

How many different categories are available for the methods of preparing optical glasses?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
134.

What is the first stage in liquid-phase-technique?

A. preparation of ultra-pure material powders
B. melting of materials
C. decomposition
D. crystallization
Answer» A. preparation of ultra-pure material powders
135.

Which processes are involved in the purification stage in liquid-phase-technique?

A. filtration, co-precipitation, re-crystallization
B. decomposition, filtration, drying
C. doping, drying, decomposition
D. filtration, drying, doping
Answer» A. filtration, co-precipitation, re-crystallization
136.

At what temperature range, does the melting of multi components glass systems takes place?

A. 100-300 degree celsius
B. 600-800 degree celsius
C. 900-1300 degree celsius
D. 1500-1800 degree celsius
Answer» C. 900-1300 degree celsius
137.

Fiber drawing using preform was useful for the production of graded index fibers. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
138.

The minute perturbations and impurities in the fiber drawing process using preform technique can result in very high losses of

A. between 500 and 1000 db/km
B. between 100 and 300 db/km
C. between 1200 and 1600 db/km
D. more than 2000 db/km
Answer» A. between 500 and 1000 db/km
139.

The liquid-phase melting technique is used for the production of fibers

A. with a core diameter of 50μm.
B. with a core diameter less than 100μm.
C. with a core diameter more than 200μm.
D. with a core diameter of 100μm.
Answer» C. with a core diameter more than 200μm.
140.

Graded index fibers produced by liquid-phase melting technique are less dispersive than step-index fibers. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
141.

Which of the following is not a technique for fabrication of glass fibers?

A. vapor phase oxidation method
B. direct melt method
C. lave ring method
D. chemical vapor deposition technique
Answer» C. lave ring method
142.

_____________ technique is method of preparing extremely pure optical glasses.

A. liquid phase (melting)
B. radio frequency induction
C. optical attenuation
D. vapor phase deposition (vpd)
Answer» D. vapor phase deposition (vpd)
143.

Which of the following materials is not used as a starting material in vapor-phase deposition technique?

A. sicl4
B. gecl4
C. o2
D. b2o3
Answer» D. b2o3
144.

P2O5 is used as a _____________

A. dopant
B. starting material
C. cladding glass
D. core glass
Answer» A. dopant
145.

How many types of vapor-phase deposition techniques are present?

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer» B. two
146.

___________ uses flame hydrolysis stems from work on soot processes which were used to prepare the fiber with losses below 20 dB/km.

A. outside vapor phase oxidation
B. chemical vapor deposition
C. liquid phase melting
D. crystallization
Answer» A. outside vapor phase oxidation
147.

Complete the given reaction

A. 2hcl
B. 4hcl
C. 2cl2
D. 4cl2
Answer» B. 4hcl
148.

In modified chemical vapor deposition, vapor phase reactant such as _________ pass through a hot zone.

A. halide and oxygen
B. halide and hydrogen
C. halide and silica
D. hydroxides and oxygen
Answer» A. halide and oxygen
149.

_________ is the stimulation of oxide formation by means of non-isothermal plasma maintained at low pressure in a microwave cavity surrounding the tube.

A. outside vapor phase oxidation (ovpo)
B. vapor axial deposition (vad)
C. modified chemical vapor deposition (mcvd)
D. plasma-activated chemical vapor deposition (pcvd)
Answer» D. plasma-activated chemical vapor deposition (pcvd)
150.

Only graded index fibers are made with the help of vapor-phase deposition techniques. State whether true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
151.

Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) process is also called as an inside vapor phase oxidation (IVPD) technique. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
152.

Multimode step index fiber has

A. large core diameter & large numerical aperture
B. large core diameter and small numerical aperture
C. small core diameter and large numerical aperture
D. small core diameter & small numerical aperture
Answer» A. large core diameter & large numerical aperture
153.

. A typically structured glass multimode step index fiber shows as variation of attenuation in range of

A. 1.2 to 90 db km-1at wavelength 0.69μm
B. 3.2 to 30 db km-1at wavelength 0.59μm
C. 2.6 to 50 db km-1at wavelength 0.85μm
D. 1.6 to 60 db km-1at wavelength 0.90μm
Answer» C. 2.6 to 50 db km-1at wavelength 0.85μm
154.

A multimode step index fiber has a large core diameter of range

A. 100 to 300 μm
B. 100 to 300 nm
C. 200 to 500 μm
D. 200 to 500 nm
Answer» A. 100 to 300 μm
155.

Multimode step index fibers have a bandwidth of

A. 2 to 30 mhz km
B. 6 to 50 mhz km
C. 10 to 40 mhz km
D. 8 to 40 mhz km
Answer» B. 6 to 50 mhz km
156.

Multimode graded index fibers are manufactured from materials with

A. lower purity
B. higher purity than multimode step index fibers.
C. no impurity
D. impurity as same as multimode step index fibers.
Answer» B. higher purity than multimode step index fibers.
157.

The performance characteristics of multimode graded index fibers are

A. better than multimode step index fibers.
B. same as multimode step index fibers.
C. lesser than multimode step index fibers
D. negligible
Answer» A. better than multimode step index fibers.
158.

Multimode graded index fibers have overall buffer jackets same as multimode step index fibers but have core diameters

A. larger than multimode step index fibers.
B. smaller than multimode step index fibers.
C. same as that of multimode step index fibers.
D. smaller than single mode step index fibers.
Answer» B. smaller than multimode step index fibers.
159.

Multimode graded index fibers with wavelength of 0.85μm have numerical aperture of 0.29 have core/cladding diameter of

A. 62.5 μm/125 μm
B. 100μm/140 μm
C. 85 μm/ 125 μm
D. 50 μm/ 125μm
Answer» B. 100μm/140 μm
160.

Multimode graded index fibers use incoherent source only. State whether the following statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
161.

In single mode fibers, the most beneficial index profile is

A. step index
B. graded index
C. step and graded index
D. coaxial cable
Answer» B. graded index
162.

The fibers mostly not used nowadays for optical fiber communication system are

A. single mode fibers
B. multimode step fibers
C. coaxial cables
D. multimode graded index fibers
Answer» A. single mode fibers
163.

Single mode fibers allow single mode propagation; the cladding diameter must be at least

A. twice the core diameter
B. thrice the core diameter
C. five times the core diameter
D. ten times the core diameter
Answer» D. ten times the core diameter
164.

A fiber which is referred as non-dispersive shifted fiber is

A. coaxial cables
B. standard single mode fibers
C. standard multimode fibers
D. non zero dispersion shifted fibers
Answer» B. standard single mode fibers
165.

Standard single mode fibers (SSMF) are utilized mainly for operation in

A. c-band
B. l-band
C. o-band
D. c-band and l-band
Answer» C. o-band
166.

Fiber mostly suited in single-wavelength transmission in O-band is

A. low-water-peak non dispersion-shifted fibers
B. standard single mode fibers
C. low minimized fibers
D. non-zero-dispersion-shifted fibers
Answer» B. standard single mode fibers
167.

When optical fibers are to be installed in a working environment, the most important parameter to be considered is

A. transmission property of the fiber
B. mechanical property of the fiber
C. core cladding ratio of the fiber
D. numerical aperture of the fiber
Answer» B. mechanical property of the fiber
168.

It is not important to cover these optical fibers required for transmission. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
169.

Optical fibers for communication use are mostly fabricated from

A. plastic
B. silica or multicomponent glass
C. ceramics
D. copper
Answer» B. silica or multicomponent glass
170.

An Si-O bond with a Young’s modulus of 9*1010Nm-1 have an elliptical crack of depth 7nm. The surface energy is 2.29 J. Estimate fracture stress for silica fiber.

A. 4.32*109nm-1
B. 6.32*109nm-1
C. 5.2*109nm-1
D. 3*109nm-1
Answer» A. 4.32*109nm-1
171.

Calculate percentage strain at break for a Si-O bond with a fracture strength of 3.52*1010Nm-1 and Young’s modulus of 9 *109Nm-1.

A. 3.1 %
B. 2.8 %
C. 4.5 %
D. 3.9 %
Answer» D. 3.9 %
172.

Stress corrosion must be considered while designing and testing optical fiber cables. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
173.

Which statistics are used for calculations of strengths of optical fibers?

A. edwin statistics
B. newton statistics
C. wei-bull statistics
D. gamma statistics
Answer» C. wei-bull statistics
174.

What does n denotes in the equation given below, if vc is the crack velocity; A is the constant for the fiber material and KI is the strength intensity factor?

A. refractive index
B. stress corrosion susceptibility
C. strain
D. young’s modulus
Answer» B. stress corrosion susceptibility
175.

Optical fibers for communication use are mostly fabricated from

A. plastic
B. silica or multicomponent glass
C. ceramics
D. copper
Answer» B. silica or multicomponent glass
176.

An Si-O bond with a Young’s modulus of 9*1010Nm-1 have an elliptical crack of depth 7nm. The surface energy is 2.29 J. Estimate fracture stress for silica fiber.

A. 4.32*109nm-1
B. 6.32*109nm-1
C. 5.2*109nm-1
D. 3*109nm-1
Answer» A. 4.32*109nm-1
177.

Calculate percentage strain at break for a Si-O bond with a fracture strength of 3.52*1010Nm-1 and Young’s modulus of 9 *109Nm-1.

A. 3.1 %
B. 2.8 %
C. 4.5 %
D. 3.9 %
Answer» D. 3.9 %
178.

Stress corrosion must be considered while designing and testing optical fiber cables. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
179.

Which statistics are used for calculations of strengths of optical fibers?

A. edwin statistics
B. newton statistics
C. wei-bull statistics
D. gamma statistics
Answer» C. wei-bull statistics
180.

. ____________ results from small lateral forces exerted on the fiber during the cabling process.

A. attenuation
B. micro-bending
C. dispersion
D. stimulated emission
Answer» B. micro-bending
181.

Microscopic meandering of the fiber core axis that is micro-bending is caused due to

A. environmental effects
B. rough edges of the fiber
C. large diameter of core
D. polarization
Answer» A. environmental effects
182.

How many forms of modal power distribution are considered?

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer» B. two
183.

What does micro-bending losses depend on?

A. core material
B. refractive index
C. diameter
D. mode and wavelength
Answer» D. mode and wavelength
184.

The fiber should be________________ to avoid deterioration of the optical transmission characteristics resulting from mode-coupling-induced micro-bending.

A. free from irregular external pressure
B. coupled with plastic
C. large in diameter
D. smooth and in a steady state
Answer» A. free from irregular external pressure
185.

The diffusion of hydrogen into optical fiber affects the ______________

A. transmission of optical light in the fiber
B. spectral attenuation characteristics of the fiber
C. core of the fiber
D. cladding of the fiber
Answer» B. spectral attenuation characteristics of the fiber
186.

__________ can induce a considerable amount of attenuation in optical fibers.

A. micro-bending
B. dispersion
C. diffusion of hydrogen
D. radiation exposure
Answer» D. radiation exposure
187.

The radiation-induced attenuation can be reduced through photo-bleaching. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
188.

The losses due to hydrogen absorption and reaction with fiber deposits can be temporary. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
189.

The losses caused due to hydrogen absorption mechanisms are in the range of

A. 20 db/km to25 db/km
B. 10 db/km to15 db/km
C. 25 db/km to50 db/km
D. 0 db/km to5 db/km
Answer» C. 25 db/km to50 db/km
190.

The cable must be designed such that the strain on the fiber in the cable does not exceed__________

A. 0.002%
B. 0.01%
C. 0.2%
D. 0.160%
Answer» C. 0.2%
191.

How many categories exists in case of cable design?

A. two
B. three
C. one
D. four
Answer» B. three
192.

How many types of buffer jackets are used in fiber buffering?

A. three
B. one
C. two
D. four
Answer» A. three
193.

Loose tube buffer jackets exhibits a low resistance to movement of the fiber. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» A. true
194.

An inclusion of one or more structural members in an optical fiber so as to serve as a cable core foundation around which the buffer fibers may be wrapped is called _____________

A. attenuation
B. splicing
C. buffering
D. stranding
Answer» D. stranding
195.

Which of the following is not a strength member used in optical cable?

A. steel wire
B. germanium
C. aramid yarns
D. glass elements
Answer» B. germanium
196.

When the stranding approach consists of individual elements (e.g. single-fiber or multi fiber loose tube buffer) than the cable is termed as

A. optical unit cable
B. coaxial cable
C. layer cable
D. bare glass cable
Answer» C. layer cable
197.

The primary function of the structural member is load bearing. State whether the given statement is true or false.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
198.

What is the Young’s modulus of Kevlar, an aromatic polyester?

A. 9 ×1010nm-2
B. 10 ×1010nm-2
C. 12 ×1010nm-2
D. 13 ×1010nm-2
Answer» D. 13 ×1010nm-2
199.

The cable is normally covered with an outer plastic sheath to reduce _______________

A. abrasion
B. armor
C. friction
D. dispersion
Answer» A. abrasion
200.

A measure of amount of optical fiber emitted from source that can be coupled into a fiber is termed as

A. radiance
B. angular power distribution
C. coupling efficiency
D. power-launching
Answer» C. coupling efficiency
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