Transmission Line Theory MCQs

1. What is the primary characteristic of a transmission line? A) Low impedance B) High resistance C) Wave propagation D) DC conduction Answer: C) Wave propagation 2. What is the characteristic impedance of a transmission line? A) Depends on the voltage B) Depends on the current C) Depends on the frequency D) Intrinsic property of the line Answer: D) Intrinsic property of the line 3. A transmission line with a characteristic impedance of 50 ohms operates at a frequency of 1 GHz. What is the wavelength of the signal on this line? A) 15 cm B) 30 cm C) 20 cm D) 10 cm Answer: A) 15 cm 4. What happens to a signal when it reaches the end of a transmission line and is not terminated correctly? A) Reflects back B) Absorbed by the load C) Continues without any change D) Dissipated as heat Answer: A) Reflects back 5. What is the purpose of matching the load impedance to the characteristic impedance of the transmission line? A) To reduce power consumption B) To minimize signal attenuation C) To maximize signal reflection D) To minimize interference Answer: B) To minimize signal attenuation 6. In a transmission line, what is the effect of increasing the frequency of the signal? A) Decreases the wavelength B) Increases the characteristic impedance C) Decreases the attenuation D) Increases the line capacitance Answer: A) Decreases the wavelength 7. What is the primary cause of signal loss in a transmission line? A) Skin effect B) Dielectric absorption C) Resistive losses D) Capacitive coupling Answer: C) Resistive losses 8. In a coaxial transmission line, where is the electric field primarily located? A) Between the inner and outer conductors B) Inside the inner conductor C) Outside the outer conductor D) Throughout the dielectric material Answer: A) Between the inner and outer conductors 9. What is the purpose of using a twisted pair in transmission lines? A) Increase signal speed B) Reduce electromagnetic interference C) Increase characteristic impedance D) Reduce attenuation Answer: B) Reduce electromagnetic interference 10. What is the effect of increasing the length of a transmission line on signal integrity? A) Decreases signal delay B) Increases signal attenuation C) Decreases characteristic impedance D) Increases voltage level Answer: B) Increases signal attenuation 11. What parameter of a transmission line is determined by its physical dimensions and material properties? A) Bandwidth B) Attenuation C) Characteristic impedance D) Frequency response Answer: C) Characteristic impedance 12. What type of transmission line consists of a single conductor surrounded by a dielectric material? A) Coaxial cable B) Twisted pair C) Waveguide D) Microstrip line Answer: D) Microstrip line 13. Which type of transmission line is suitable for high-frequency applications due to its low loss and low electromagnetic interference? A) Coaxial cable B) Twisted pair C) Open-wire line D) Waveguide Answer: A) Coaxial cable 14. What is the consequence of mismatched impedance between a source, transmission line, and load? A) Decreased signal power B) Increased signal speed C) Reduced signal reflection D) Increased signal attenuation Answer: D) Increased signal attenuation 15. What determines the maximum power handling capacity of a transmission line? A) Wavelength B) Frequency C) Line voltage D) Peak voltage rating Answer: D) Peak voltage rating 16. What is the primary function of a balun in a transmission line system? A) Match impedances B) Convert unbalanced to balanced signals C) Reduce signal distortion D) Increase signal speed Answer: B) Convert unbalanced to balanced signals 17. What is the effect of increasing the operating frequency on the skin effect in a transmission line? A) Decreases skin depth B) Increases conductor resistance C) Decreases signal reflection D) Increases signal speed Answer: A) Decreases skin depth 18. What is the typical characteristic impedance of a coaxial cable used in many communication systems? A) 75 ohms B) 50 ohms C) 100 ohms D) 300 ohms Answer: B) 50 ohms 19. What is the primary reason for using transmission lines in high-frequency applications instead of direct connections? A) Reduce power consumption B) Minimize signal attenuation C) Maximize signal reflection D) Increase signal delay Answer: B) Minimize signal attenuation 20. Which type of transmission line is used in radio frequency (RF) applications where low loss and high power handling are critical? A) Microstrip line B) Waveguide C) Coaxial cable D) Twin lead line Answer: C) Coaxial cable 21. In transmission line theory, what is the consequence of having a standing wave ratio (SWR) greater than 1? A) Maximum power transfer B) Minimum signal attenuation C) Signal reflection D) Maximum signal delay Answer: C) Signal reflection 22. What property of a transmission line determines the velocity of propagation of signals? A) Dielectric constant of the material B) Conductor resistance C) Frequency of the signal D) Line length Answer: A) Dielectric constant of the material 23. What type of transmission line is used in low-frequency applications due to its simplicity and low cost? A) Coaxial cable B) Microstrip line C) Twin lead line D) Waveguide Answer: C) Twin lead line 24. What effect does increasing the conductor diameter have on the characteristic impedance of a transmission line? A) Increases impedance B) Decreases impedance C) No effect on impedance D) Increases signal speed Answer: B) Decreases impedance 25. What happens to the velocity of propagation in a transmission line when the dielectric constant of the material increases? A) Increases B) Decreases C) Remains constant D) Depends on the frequency Answer: B) Decreases 26. What is the primary advantage of using a waveguide over other transmission lines? A) Higher power handling B) Lower attenuation C) Easier installation D) Higher characteristic impedance Answer: A) Higher power handling 27. What is the function of a stub in a transmission line system? A) Match impedances B) Reduce signal attenuation C) Increase signal reflection D) Convert AC to DC Answer: A) Match impedances 28. What is the purpose of a transmission line transformer? A) Match impedances B) Increase signal power C) Decrease signal speed D) Reduce signal reflection Answer: A) Match impedances 29. What is the main drawback of using open-wire transmission lines? A) High attenuation B) Susceptible to interference C) High cost D) Limited bandwidth Answer: B) Susceptible to interference 30. Which parameter of a transmission line increases with increasing frequency? A) Attenuation B) Characteristic impedance C) Capacitance per unit length D) Inductance per unit length Answer: C) Capacitance per unit length 31. What type of transmission line is used in printed circuit boards for RF applications? A) Coaxial cable B) Waveguide C) Microstrip line D) Twin lead line Answer: C) Microstrip line 32. What is the characteristic impedance of a transmission line that has a capacitance of 50 pF/m and an inductance of 0.2 µH/m? A) 100 ohms B) 50 ohms C) 200 ohms D) 75 ohms Answer: A) 100 ohms 33. What happens to the velocity of propagation in a transmission line when the spacing between conductors decreases? A) Increases B) Decreases C) Remains constant D) Depends on the frequency Answer: A) Increases 34. In transmission line theory, what is the primary purpose of a quarter-wave transformer? A) Increase signal power B) Decrease signal delay C) Match impedances D) Reduce signal reflection Answer: C) Match impedances 35. What is the primary cause of distortion in signals transmitted through a transmission line? A) Attenuation B) Dispersion C) Reflection D) Crosstalk Answer: B) Dispersion 36. Which type of transmission line is most suitable for broadband applications? A) Coaxial cable B) Microstrip line C) Waveguide D) Open-wire line Answer: C) Waveguide 37. What is the effect of increasing the length of a transmission line beyond a certain point? A) Decreases signal delay B) Reduces signal reflection C) Increases signal attenuation D) Increases characteristic impedance Answer: C) Increases signal attenuation 38. What is the primary reason for using transmission line theory in the design of high-frequency systems? A) Reduce signal power B) Minimize signal distortion C) Increase signal reflection D) Decrease signal delay Answer: B) Minimize signal distortion 39. What is the function of the insulating material (dielectric) in a transmission line? A) Increase current flow B) Decrease signal speed C) Increase signal reflection D) Provide mechanical support Answer: D) Provide mechanical support 40. Which type of transmission line is used in satellite communication systems for its ability to handle high power and low loss? A) Coaxial cable B) Waveguide C) Microstrip line D) Open-wire line Answer: B) Waveguide 41. What is the typical value of velocity of propagation in coaxial cable transmission lines? A) 2.5 × 10^8 m/s B) 3.0 × 10^8 m/s C) 2.0 × 10^8 m/s D) 2.2 × 10^8 m/s Answer: B) 3.0 × 10^8 m/s 42. What is the consequence of using transmission line theory to design antennas? A) Increase in signal attenuation B) Decrease in bandwidth C) Improvement in radiation efficiency D) Increase in standing wave ratio Answer: C) Improvement in radiation efficiency 43. Which transmission line parameter determines the maximum voltage that can be safely applied without breakdown? A) Characteristic impedance B) Attenuation C) Peak voltage rating D) Frequency response Answer: C) Peak voltage rating 44. What is the main reason for using twisted pair cables in telephone systems? A) High bandwidth B) Low cost C) High power handling D) Low electromagnetic interference Answer: D) Low electromagnetic interference 45. What is the typical range of characteristic impedance for waveguide transmission lines used in microwave frequencies? A) 50 to 75 ohms B) 200 to 500 ohms C) 25 to 40 ohms D) 1000 to 5000 ohms Answer: D) 1000 to 5000 ohms 46. Which transmission line type is least affected by external electromagnetic interference? A) Twisted pair B) Coaxial cable C) Open-wire line D) Microstrip line Answer: B) Coaxial cable 47. What is the effect of increasing the operating frequency on the attenuation of signals in a transmission line? A) Decreases attenuation B) Increases attenuation C) No effect on attenuation D) Decreases signal speed Answer: B) Increases attenuation 48. What happens to the characteristic impedance of a transmission line when the spacing between conductors increases? A) Increases B) Decreases C) Remains constant D) Depends on the frequency Answer: B) Decreases 49. Which parameter of a transmission line decreases with increasing frequency? A) Attenuation B) Inductance per unit length C) Capacitance per unit length D) Characteristic impedance Answer: D) Characteristic impedance 50. In transmission line theory, what is the function of a directional coupler? A) Combine signals B) Match impedances C) Measure power D) Amplify signals Answer: C) Measure power

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