RF and Microwave Engineering MCQs January 8, 2026July 11, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which of the following frequency ranges is typically considered as RF? (A) 1 MHz β 1 GHz (B) 1 kHz β 1 MHz (C) 100 Hz β 1 kHz (D) 1 GHz β 10 GHz 2. The wavelength of a 1 GHz signal in free space is approximately: (A) 1 cm (B) 1000 cm (C) 100 cm (D) 10 cm 3. The term βmicrowaveβ generally refers to frequencies above: (A) 1000 GHz (B) 10 GHz (C) 100 GHz (D) 1 GHz 4. What does βRFβ stand for? (A) Random Frequency (B) Rapid Frequency (C) Relative Frequency (D) Radio Frequency 5. A quarter-wave impedance transformer has an impedance transformation ratio of: (A) 2:1 (B) 1:2 (C) 4:1 (D) 1:4 6. Which of the following components is typically used to filter RF signals? (A) All of the above (B) Inductor (C) Resistor (D) Capacitor 7. In waveguides, TE modes refer to: (A) Transverse Electric modes (B) Transverse Magnetic modes (C) Transverse Electrical modes (D) Trapped Electron modes 8. The resonant frequency of a parallel LC circuit depends on: (A) Inductance (L) only (B) Both L and C (C) Capacitance (C) only (D) Neither L nor C 9. The characteristic impedance of a transmission line depends on: (A) The length of the transmission line (B) The frequency of the signal transmitted (C) Its physical dimensions and dielectric properties (D) The temperature of the surrounding environment 10. A circulator is a microwave device that: (A) Transmits signals with circular polarization (B) Filters out unwanted frequencies (C) Directs signals from one port to the next sequentially (D) Matches impedances between devices 11. The primary advantage of using a microstrip line over a stripline is: (A) Lower insertion loss (B) Higher power handling capability (C) Easier integration with active components (D) Better shielding from external interference 12. The Smith chart is used primarily for: (A) Calculating phase shift in transmission lines (B) Predicting atmospheric interference (C) Measuring the wavelength of RF signals (D) Analyzing impedance matching problems 13. The purpose of a directional coupler in RF systems is to: (A) Combine signals of different frequencies (B) Measure the power of forward and reflected waves (C) Separate signals based on polarization (D) Amplify weak signals 14. Which of the following antennas is often used for microwave communication? (A) Loop antenna (B) Dipole antenna (C) Yagi-Uda antenna (D) Helical antenna 15. A Gunn diode is commonly used in microwave oscillators because: (A) It generates minimal noise (B) It has high power handling capability (C) It is inexpensive to manufacture (D) It can operate at very high frequencies 16. In microwave engineering, the term βVSWRβ stands for: (A) Voltage-to-Signal Wave Ratio (B) Vertical Standing Wave Ratio (C) Variable Standing Wave Ratio (D) Voltage Standing Wave Ratio 17. A radar system typically operates at: (A) Low frequencies (B) Microwave frequencies (C) Infrared frequencies (D) Ultraviolet frequencies 18. The primary function of a waveguide is to: (A) Guide electromagnetic waves from source to destination (B) Amplify microwave signals (C) Convert digital signals to analog signals (D) Filter out unwanted frequencies 19. The term βdBmβ is a measure of: (A) Frequency modulation depth (B) Signal power relative to 1 milliwatt (C) Antenna gain (D) Receiver sensitivity 20. A coaxial cable consists of: (A) A single conductor surrounded by a dielectric and an outer conductor (B) Two parallel conductors separated by a dielectric (C) Multiple twisted pairs of conductors (D) A single conductor with a ferrite core 21. The main advantage of using waveguide over coaxial cable is: (A) Higher flexibility (B) Lower attenuation (C) Easier installation (D) Lower cost 22. The term βisotropic radiatorβ refers to an antenna that: (A) Is used for radar systems (B) Focuses the beam in a narrow direction (C) Radiates only in the horizontal plane (D) Radiates equally in all directions 23. A Smith chart is used for: (A) Power amplification (B) Phase modulation (C) Frequency division multiplexing (D) Impedance matching 24. In microwave transmission lines, the mode in which the electric field is parallel to the direction of propagation is known as: (A) TM mode (B) TE mode (C) TEM mode (D) TM1 mode 25. In a microstrip antenna, the patch is typically made of: (A) Aluminum (B) Copper (C) Silver (D) Gold 26. The term βgroup delayβ in microwave systems refers to: (A) The time delay experienced by a group of frequencies (B) The time required for a signal to travel through a transmission line (C) The delay caused by phase modulation (D) The delay caused by amplitude modulation 27. A horn antenna is known for its: (A) Wide bandwidth (B) Directional beam pattern (C) Circular polarization (D) Low gain 28. A stub tuner is used primarily for: (A) Phase shifting (B) Filtering out noise (C) Increasing gain (D) Matching impedance 29. The purpose of a duplexer in a radar system is to: (A) Measure the distance to a target (B) Filter out unwanted frequencies (C) Transmit and receive on the same antenna (D) Enhance the resolution of the radar 30. The main function of a circulator in microwave systems is to: (A) Control the direction of signal flow (B) Combine signals from different sources (C) Separate input and output signals (D) Amplify weak signals 31. The bandwidth of a resonant circuit is defined as: (A) The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies (B) The range of frequencies where the circuit resonates (C) The number of cycles per second (D) The time it takes for a signal to propagate through the circuit 32. In waveguide terminology, WR-90 refers to a waveguide with: (A) 9 mm width and 10 mm height (B) 9 mm width and 5 mm height (C) 90 mm width and 45 mm height (D) 90 mm width and 90 mm height 33. The term βdielectric constantβ in microwave engineering refers to: (A) The speed of light in a material (B) The ability of a material to conduct electricity (C) The loss tangent of a material (D) The ratio of the capacitance of a material to that of a vacuum 34. A ferrite circulator is used primarily because of its: (A) Low insertion loss (B) High power handling capability (C) Non-reciprocal properties (D) Ability to work at high frequencies 35. The βskin effectβ in conductors refers to: (A) The inductance of the conductor (B) The insulation resistance of the conductor (C) The capacitance between the conductor and its surroundings (D) The tendency of currents to flow only on the surface of a conductor at high frequencies 36. In radar systems, the term βDoppler effectβ is used to describe: (A) The change in frequency of a signal due to motion of the target (B) The absorption of radar signals by the atmosphere (C) The reflection of radar signals from the ionosphere (D) The interference caused by multiple reflections 37. The term βfadingβ in microwave communication refers to: (A) The gradual decrease in signal power over distance (B) The distortion of signals due to noise (C) The random variations in signal strength over time (D) The interference caused by other signals 38. In microwave systems, a βbalunβ is used primarily for: (A) Matching balanced and unbalanced lines (B) Balancing the load impedance (C) Enhancing the signal strength (D) Filtering out unwanted frequencies 39. The phenomenon where electromagnetic waves are confined within a specific region of space by reflecting off boundaries is called: (A) Diffraction (B) Refraction (C) Absorption (D) Reflection 40. The term βcut-off frequencyβ in waveguides refers to: (A) The highest frequency a waveguide can support (B) The frequency at which waveguide dimensions change (C) The frequency at which TE and TM modes begin to overlap (D) The lowest frequency a waveguide can support 41. A dielectric resonator antenna typically consists of: (A) A metallic element surrounded by a dielectric material (B) A metallic plate covered with a dielectric coating (C) Two metallic elements separated by a dielectric material (D) A dielectric material in the shape of a cylinder or sphere 42. The term βQ factorβ in microwave circuits refers to: (A) The quality of the transmitted signal (B) The resonance sharpness of a circuit (C) The modulation depth of a signal (D) The efficiency of a power amplifier 43. A βmagic teeβ is a microwave component used for: (A) Power amplification (B) Frequency mixing (C) Phase shifting (D) Directional coupling 44. A helical antenna is characterized by: (A) Its broad bandwidth (B) Its narrow beamwidth (C) Its low gain (D) Its circular polarization 45. The term βferriteβ in microwave engineering refers to a material known for its: (A) High permeability and low losses at high frequencies (B) High conductivity (C) Low permittivity (D) Low permeability and high losses at high frequencies 46. In a microwave transistor amplifier, the input and output ports are typically: (A) Isolated from each other (B) Directly connected to each other (C) Coupled through a circulator (D) Connected through a power divider 47. A βs-parameterβ in microwave engineering refers to: (A) Signal propagation parameter (B) Standing wave parameter (C) Skin effect parameter (D) Scattering parameter 48. The term βantenna gainβ is a measure of: (A) The signal strength relative to a reference antenna (B) The physical size of the antenna (C) The resistance of the antenna (D) The directivity of the antenna 49. The term βinsertion lossβ in microwave systems refers to: (A) The loss of power when inserting a component into a circuit (B) The attenuation of signals during transmission (C) The gain of an amplifier (D) The power handling capability of a component 50. A βvector network analyzerβ is used primarily for: (A) Amplifying microwave signals (B) Transmitting and receiving RF signals (C) Measuring the scattering parameters of devices (D) Generating modulated signals