Communication Technologies Quiz
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What year was the first cellular phone introduced in Japan?

  • 1979 (correct)
  • 1976
  • 1984
  • 1982
  • What does the term 'carrier' refer to in communication technology?

  • Carrier wave (correct)
  • Source
  • Information
  • Baseband signal
  • Which modulation technique uses amplitude variation?

  • Am
  • Pm
  • Fm (correct)
  • Baseband signal
  • What is the function of a receiver in communication systems?

    <p>Extracting the desired signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VHF spectrum operates within which frequency range?

    <p>3-30 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'demodulation' refer to in communication technology?

    <p>Converting encoded signals back to original</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the first patent for the typewriter?

    <p>Christopher Latham Sholes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frequency range is categorized as 'Super High Frequency' (SHF)?

    <p>3-30 GHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the contamination of a signal due to external factors?

    <p>Interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inventor is recognized for the patent of the direct dial telephone?

    <p>Alexander Graham Bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    First Cellular Phone in Japan

    • First cellular phone in Japan was in 1979

    Frequency

    • Frequency can be fed to antennas and radiate electromagnetic waves

    Modulation

    • Systematic alternation of a carrier in accordance with the message
    • Amplitude of the carrier is varied according to the baseband signal

    Year of the First Typewriter Patent

    • 1850

    Device that Extracts Desired Signal

    • Receiver

    Communication with Electronic Equipment

    • Sorting and processing of information
    • Telecommunication and receiver that carries signal

    Communication Type

    • Satellite communication

    Medium Causes Signal Issues

    • Cellular communication medium causes the signal to be amplified

    Signal Strength Reduction

    • Attenuation

    Floppy Disc Invention Year

    • 1972

    Radar Acronym

    • Radio Detection and Ranging

    Ordered Sequence of Symbols

    • Digital

    Sonar Acronym

    • Sound Navigation and Ranging

    ABS CBN Frequency Spectrum

    • SHF (300-3000 MHz)

    VHF

    • 3 to 30 MHz

    Encoded System Conversion

    • Demodulation

    Signal Emission Device

    • Transmitter

    Electromagnetic Spectrum Portion

    • Bandwidth

    Carrier Frequency Variation

    • PM (phase modulation)

    Direct Dial Telephone Patent

    • Alexander Graham Bell

    Super High Frequency Range

    • 30 to 300 MHz

    Signal Interference Issues

    • Interference can be from distortion, noise and other sources

    Alexander Graham Bell's Birth Year

    • 1847

    Signal Transmission into Medium

    • Baseband transmission

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    Test your knowledge on the history and principles of communication technologies. This quiz covers various topics including cellular phones, signal modulation, and frequency spectrum. Explore significant inventions and their impact on modern communication.

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