Noise and interference in electronics MCQs

  1. What is noise in the context of electronics?
    A. Unwanted signals that interfere with the desired signal
    B. Amplified output of a circuit
    C. A periodic waveform in a system
    D. A signal used for communication

    Answer: A

  2. Which of the following is NOT a type of electronic noise?
    A. Thermal noise
    B. Flicker noise
    C. Signal distortion
    D. Shot noise

    Answer: C

  3. What is interference in electronics?
    A. The desired amplification of a signal
    B. The interaction between two or more signals causing undesired effects
    C. A noise-free transmission process
    D. The elimination of harmonics in a signal

    Answer: B

  4. The primary source of thermal noise is:
    A. Quantum tunneling
    B. Brownian motion of electrons in a conductor
    C. Electromagnetic radiation
    D. Signal amplification

    Answer: B

  5. Which type of noise is caused by random motion of electrons due to temperature?
    A. Shot noise
    B. Thermal noise
    C. Flicker noise
    D. Impulse noise

    Answer: B

  6. Flicker noise, also known as 1/f noise, is significant at:
    A. High frequencies
    B. Low frequencies
    C. Mid-range frequencies
    D. All frequencies

    Answer: B

  7. Shot noise is observed in:
    A. High-current circuits
    B. Semiconductor devices like diodes and transistors
    C. AC power lines
    D. Electromechanical systems

    Answer: B

  8. Impulse noise is typically caused by:
    A. Random thermal agitation
    B. Switching actions or lightning strikes
    C. Poorly shielded cables
    D. Low-frequency fluctuations

    Answer: B

  9. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is caused by:
    A. Voltage fluctuations
    B. Nearby electronic devices emitting electromagnetic waves
    C. Heat dissipation in a circuit
    D. Random signal noise

    Answer: B

  10. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) affects signals in the:
    A. Audio range
    B. Low-frequency range
    C. Radio frequency range
    D. Infrared range

    Answer: C

  11. Crosstalk occurs when:
    A. Two signals in close proximity interfere with each other
    B. A signal is amplified beyond its normal level
    C. Thermal noise dominates over shot noise
    D. A signal travels without attenuation

    Answer: A

  12. Which of the following is used to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
    A. Shielding
    B. Amplification
    C. Filtering
    D. Both A and C

    Answer: D

  13. To reduce noise in a signal, one can use:
    A. A high-pass filter
    B. A low-pass filter
    C. A notch filter
    D. All of the above

    Answer: D

  14. Twisted pair cables are effective in reducing:
    A. Thermal noise
    B. Impulse noise
    C. Crosstalk
    D. Shot noise

    Answer: C

  15. In power lines, noise and interference can be reduced by:
    A. Increasing the conductor size
    B. Using proper grounding and shielding
    C. Adding more transmission lines
    D. Lowering the power supply voltage

    Answer: B

  16. Which component is commonly used to suppress high-frequency noise in circuits?
    A. Capacitor
    B. Inductor
    C. Resistor
    D. Diode

    Answer: A

  17. Noise in communication systems can lead to:
    A. Signal attenuation
    B. Increased bit error rate (BER)
    C. Amplification of the desired signal
    D. Elimination of distortion

    Answer: B

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