Filter Circuits: Types, Characteristics, and Applications

Question 1

Which characteristic is NOT associated with an ideal filter circuit?

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Minimal power consumption

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Zero insertion loss

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Infinite attenuation at the cutoff frequency

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Linear phase response

Question 2

A low-pass filter allows frequencies:

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Below a specified cutoff frequency to pass

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Above a specified cutoff frequency to pass

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Within a specific frequency band to pass

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At any frequency to pass

Question 3

Which filter topology consists of a single inductor and a single capacitor?

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First-order RC filter

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Butterworth filter

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Chebyshev filter

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Elliptical filter

Question 4

The cutoff frequency of a filter is primarily determined by:

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Combination of resistor, capacitor, and inductor values

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Values of resistors

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Values of capacitors

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Values of inductors

Question 5

The order of a filter refers to:

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Number of poles it possesses

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Number of zeros it possesses

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Maximum frequency it can pass

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Minimum frequency it can attenuate

Question 6

When designing a filter network, which parameter specifies the desired attenuation level beyond the cutoff frequency?

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Attenuation

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Bandwidth

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Ripple

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Q-factor

Question 7

Which type of filter maintains a consistent gain within a specific frequency range while attenuating signals outside of that range?

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Band-pass filter

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-stop filter

Question 8

In a filter circuit, what is the function of a capacitor?

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To accumulate electrical energy

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To obstruct AC signals

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To obstruct DC signals

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To magnify signals

Question 9

Define the cutoff frequency of a filter.

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The frequency where the filter begins to weaken signals

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The frequency where the filter entirely blocks signals

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The frequency where the filter achieves maximum gain

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The frequency where the filter has no impact on signals

Question 10

What is the significance of the quality factor (Q) in filter design?

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It establishes the filter's bandwidth

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It establishes the filter's attenuation

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It establishes the filter's resonant frequency

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It establishes the filter's stability

Question 11

What is the transfer function of a first-order low-pass filter?

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H(f) = 1 / (1 + j(f / fc))

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H(f) = fc / (fc + j(f))

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H(f) = 1 / (1 - j(f / fc))

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H(f) = fc / (1 - j(f))

Question 12

Which of the following factors does NOT influence filter performance?

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Signal amplitude

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Component values

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Circuit topology

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Environmental conditions

Question 13

In a low-pass filter, which component primarily determines the cutoff frequency?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 14

Which filter type permits high-frequency signals to pass through while suppressing low-frequency signals?

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High-pass filter

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Low-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

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Band-reject filter

Question 15

Which method is commonly employed for designing Butterworth filters?

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Prototype filter method

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Stepped-impedance method

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Image parameter method

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Ladder network method

Question 16

What is the primary function of an active filter?

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To compensate for component variations

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To provide a sharp high-frequency cutoff

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To amplify high-frequency signals

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To provide a low-frequency cutoff

Question 17

Which parameter represents the ratio of the output signal power in the passband to that in the stopband?

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Selectivity

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Gain

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Bandwidth

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Ripple

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of analog filter?

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Digital filter

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Passive filter

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Active filter

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Switched-capacitor filter

Question 19

In a band-reject filter, the frequency range that is suppressed is known as the:

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Stopband

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Passband

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Ripple band

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Transition band

Question 20

Which property of a filter describes its ability to distinguish between desired and undesired signals?

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Selectivity

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Q-factor

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Resonance frequency

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Attenuation

Question 21

Which of the following is the transfer function of an ideal low-pass filter?

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H(f) = 1/(1 + j(f/fc))

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H(f) = 1/(1 - j(f/fc))

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H(f) = j(f/fc)/(1 - j(f/fc))

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H(f) = j(f/fc)/(1 + j(f/fc))

Question 22

What is the cutoff frequency of a high-pass filter defined as?

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The frequency at which the gain is reduced by 3 dB

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The frequency at which the gain is increased by 3 dB

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The frequency at which the output power is half of the input power

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The frequency at which the output voltage is half of the input voltage

Question 23

Which combination of passive components can be used to construct a band-pass filter?

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Inductors and capacitors

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Resistors and capacitors

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Resistors and inductors

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Capacitors only

Question 24

What is the phase shift introduced by a first-order low-pass filter at its cutoff frequency?

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45 degrees

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0 degrees

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90 degrees

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180 degrees

Question 25

Which filter type is used to selectively allow only a specific range of frequencies to pass through?

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Band-pass filter

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-reject filter

Question 26

What is the order of a filter that has three poles?

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a Butterworth filter?

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Fast roll-off rate

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Maximally flat magnitude response

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Constant group delay

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Linear phase response

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a type of digital filter?

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Analog filter

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FIR filter

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IIR filter

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Recursive filter

Question 29

What is the primary function of a low-pass filter?

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To pass low-frequency signals

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To pass high-frequency signals

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To block all signals

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To amplify signals

Question 30

Which filter type exhibits a flat frequency response within the passband and a sharp cutoff in the stopband?

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Butterworth filter

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Chebyshev filter

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Bessel filter

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Gaussian filter

Question 31

The order of a filter refers to:

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The number of poles it possesses

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The number of zeros it has

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The frequency at which it has a 3 dB loss

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The slope of its frequency response

Question 32

What is the cutoff frequency for a second-order high-pass filter defined as?

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The frequency at which the filter has a -3 dB gain

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The frequency at which the filter has a 3 dB gain

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The frequency at which the filter has a 0 dB gain

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The frequency at which the filter has a -6 dB gain

Question 33

Which of the following best describes the transfer function of an ideal low-pass filter?

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H(f) = 1 for frequencies less than the cutoff frequency (ωc) and 0 for frequencies greater than or equal to ωc

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H(f) = 0 for frequencies less than ωc and 1 for frequencies greater than or equal to ωc

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H(f) = 1 for frequencies greater than ωc and 0 for frequencies less than or equal to ωc

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H(f) = 0 for frequencies greater than ωc and 1 for frequencies less than or equal to ωc

Question 34

Which type of filter provides a constant gain within a specified frequency range?

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Band-pass filter

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-stop filter

Question 35

Which component is commonly used in a passive low-pass filter?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 36

What is the primary function of a notch filter?

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To attenuate a specific frequency band

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To amplify a specific frequency band

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To remove noise from a signal

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To shape the frequency response of a system

Question 37

What is a typical application of a band-stop filter?

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Noise suppression

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Signal conditioning

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Frequency synthesis

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Image processing

Question 38

Which filter topology provides the most precise control over frequency response and component selection, allowing for fine-tuning of passband and stopband characteristics?

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Elliptic

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Butterworth

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Chebyshev

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Sallen-Key

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a type of filter?

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Comparator

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Low-pass

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Band-pass

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High-pass

Question 40

What is the primary function of a low-pass filter?

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To allow low-frequency signals to pass while attenuating high-frequency signals.

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To amplify both low-frequency and high-frequency signals equally.

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To block low-frequency signals while passing high-frequency signals.

Question 41

Which characteristic is associated with an ideal high-pass filter?

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Zero gain at zero frequency.

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Non-zero gain at zero frequency.

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Infinite gain at zero frequency.

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Roll-off of 6 dB/octave above the cutoff frequency.

Question 42

What is the definition of the cutoff frequency of a filter?

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is 3 dB below its maximum value.

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is 6 dB below its maximum value.

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is 0 dB.

Question 43

What is a key advantage of using active filters?

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They can provide higher gain and sharper roll-off than passive filters.

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They are smaller in size and more reliable.

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They are more efficient and less expensive.

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of using a filter in an electronic system?

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To modify the frequency response of the system.

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To convert AC signals to DC signals.

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To isolate different sections of the system.

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To protect components from damage.

Question 45

Which of the following is a common application of band-pass filters?

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Extracting specific frequency bands from a signal.

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Removing noise from a signal.

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Boosting the gain of a signal at a specific frequency.

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Blocking DC signals from entering a system.

Question 46

What is the definition of the order of a filter?

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The number of poles or zeros it has.

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The maximum frequency it can pass.

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The number of components it contains.

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The minimum frequency it can pass.

Question 47

What is a disadvantage of passive filters compared to active filters?

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They generally have lower gain and broader roll-off.

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They are less reliable and larger in size.

Question 48

What is the key difference between an ideal filter and a practical filter?

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Ideal filters have a sharp cutoff and infinite roll-off, while practical filters have a gradual cutoff and finite roll-off.

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Ideal filters use active components, while practical filters use passive components.

Question 49

Which of the following is not considered a passive filter type?

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Active filter

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Crystal filter

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RC filter

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LC filter

Question 50

What is the primary function of a low-pass filter?

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To attenuate high-frequency signals while allowing low-frequency signals to pass through.

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To shift the phase of the input signal.

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To attenuate low-frequency signals while allowing high-frequency signals to pass through.

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To amplify all frequencies equally.

Question 51

Which of the following is a common application for a band-pass filter?

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Extracting a specific frequency range from a signal.

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Smoothing out a signal.

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Blocking out unwanted noise.

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Amplifying a signal.

Question 52

What is the main advantage of a Chebyshev filter compared to a Butterworth filter?

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Steeper roll-off rate at the cutoff frequency.

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Lower phase distortion.

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Higher order.

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Flatter amplitude response.

Question 53

Which of the following describes a passive filter?

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It does not require an external power source to operate.

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It uses active components like transistors and op-amps.

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It is typically used in low-frequency applications.

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It has a higher order than an active filter.

Question 54

What is the effect of adding a capacitor in parallel to an inductor in a filter circuit?

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It creates a resonant circuit that allows a specific frequency to pass through.

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It has no effect on the filter's frequency response.

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It increases the cutoff frequency of the filter.

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It decreases the bandwidth of the filter.

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a potential disadvantage of using a digital filter over an analog filter?

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Higher accuracy.

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Susceptibility to noise.

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Latency.

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Limited frequency range.