IT438 Communication Systems Quiz
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What is the basic process of communication?

The basic process of communication is exchanging information from one location (source) to another (receiving end).

What are the three basic blocks of any communication system?

  • Source, Sender, Recipient
  • Modulator, Demodulator, Channel
  • Encoder, Decoder, Transmitter
  • Transmitter, Receiver, Communication Channel (correct)
  • A transducer is used to convert a non-electrical message into an electrical signal.

    True

    What is the primary function of a source encoder?

    <p>The source encoder maps the signal produced by the source into a digital form. It aims to remove redundancy and represent the original signal efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the channel encoder/decoder?

    <p>Error detection and correction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of modulation?

    <p>Modulation provides for efficient transmission of the signal over a channel. Most modulation schemes impress information onto the amplitude, phase, or frequency of a sinusoid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a guided communication channel?

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

    Which of these factors DOES NOT influence the need for different types of communication systems?

    <p>The number of users on the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is noise in a communication system?

    <p>Noise is an undesired effect that originates from the communication environment. It is typically outside our control and must be dealt with by the communication system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these describes intentional interference designed to disrupt the quality of a transmitted signal?

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

    Interference is always caused by bad design in communication systems.

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

    What is the main difference between data and signal?

    <p>Data is the information itself, generated by an application and intended for some receiver. Signal is the representation of that data within the communication system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the difference between data and signal in the context of speaking into a microphone?

    <p>Data is the sound of your voice, and signal is the electrical current generated by the microphone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario exemplifies the use of Analog Data, Digital Signal?

    <p>Voice over IP (VoIP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of signals based on their representation in the time domain?

    <p>Signals can be continuous or discrete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A continuous signal is represented as a series of steps.

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

    What is a sine wave?

    <p>A sine wave is a fundamental mathematical function that describes a smooth, periodic oscillation. Key features include amplitude, frequency, and phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these BEST describes the amplitude of a sine wave?

    <p>The height of the wave from its central position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Frequency refers to how often a wave oscillates.

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

    What is the relationship between period and frequency?

    <p>Period is the time it takes for one complete cycle of the wave, while frequency is the number of cycles per second. They are inversely related: T= 1/f</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phase differences in sine waves primarily affect:

    <p>The position of the wave in its cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The general formula for a sine wave is: s(t) = A sin(2πft + ___)

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

    Which of these factors impacts the frequency of a sine wave?

    <p>The source of the wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course Title: Information Technology
    • Course Number: IT438
    • Instructor: Kamal Hamza, PhD
    • Semester: Fall 2024-2025
    • Materials Acknowledgment: The presentation includes figures and text from Data Communications and Networks by W. Stallings

    Introduction

    • Communication: The process of exchanging information between a source and a destination.
    • Communication also refers to sending, receiving, and processing information from one point to another.

    Communication Systems Components

    • Components of any communication system include a transmitter, receiver, and communication channel.
    • The transmitter formats the information for transmission over the channel.
    • The source is the origin of data or information.
    • The information source generates and transmits messages
      • Messages can be voice, pictures or computer keyboard input
      • Non-electrical signals need converting to electrical signals via a transducer

    Communication System Components (Cont.)

    • Source encoder/decoder: The source encoder converts the source's signal into a digital format to remove redundancy and efficiently represent the original signal using the least possible bits.
    • The source encoder/decoder converts analog signals to digital formats and compresses data like audio (MP3) or any other type.
    • Channel encoder/decoder: The channel encoder maps the digital signal to another to minimize noise. It adds redundancy to detect and fix errors during transmission through noisy channels
    • Modulator: Improves signal transmission through channels by modifying signal parameters (amplitude, phase, frequency).

    Examples of Guided Communication Channels

    • Twisted pair (e.g., telephone wires) — twisted wires together inside cables
    • Coaxial cable
    • Optical fiber (e.g., fiber optic cables)—light signals.

    Examples of Unguided Communication Channels

    • Radio waves
    • Microwaves
    • Satellites
    • Infrared

    Why Different Types of Communication Systems?

    • Factors influencing communication type choice:
      • Communication channel nature
      • Application nature (e.g., mobile apps require wireless)
      • Required signal quality
      • Cost

    Problems that Face Communication Systems

    • Noise: Unwanted signals from the environment.
    • Interference: Superposition of multiple signals.
      • Interference could also be a malfunctioning system.
    • Jamming: Intentional obstruction of the signal's quality

    Problems that Face Communication Systems (Cont.)

    • Problems illustrated by diagrams of pulse degradation of signals as they travel over longer distances.
    • Signal degradation and regeneration

    Data versus Signal

    • Data refers to the information itself (e.g., speech, text, images) that the application generates.
    • A signal is how the data is represented during transmission in the communication system.
    • A speech signal in a microphone is different from the data (what you are saying).

    Types of Data and Signals

    • Possible combinations of data and signals (e.g., analog data with analog signal)
    • This depends on the application nature
      • Analog data, Analog signal (Traditional telephone)
      • Analog data, Digital signal (VoIP, Digital music streaming)
      • Digital data, Analog signal (Modems, Optical Fiber Networks)
      • Digital data, Digital signal (Ethernet, Wi-fi, Modern computer networks)

    Signal Representation in Time Domain

    • Signals can be either continuous or discrete (quantized).
    • Continuous: Signal intensity smoothly changes over time
    • Examples would be a sine wave
    • Discrete: Signal intensity remains constant for a period of time then changes to another constant level.
      • Examples would be a square wave
    • Various signal shapes including sine waves, square waves, etc

    Signal Representation in Time Domain (Cont.)

    • Sine waves:
      • Amplitude—the maximum value of the wave.
      • Frequency—the number of cycles per second (Hz).
      • Period—the time it takes for one cycle.
      • Phase—the starting position of the wave.
      • Mathematical equations to define Sine waves: s(t) = A sin (2π ft+ $).

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    Test your knowledge on the key components of communication systems. This quiz covers topics such as transmitters, receivers, and channels based on the course materials from Data Communications and Networks. Prepare to assess your understanding of how information is exchanged and processed.

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