Effects of Sampling and Quantization: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

In the sampling process, the continuous-time signal is converted into a discrete-time signal by:

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Taking samples of the signal at regular intervals

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Integrating the signal over a period of time

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Differentiating the signal with respect to time

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Filtering the signal to remove noise

Question 2

Sampling a signal at a rate below the Nyquist rate can lead to:

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Aliasing

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Quantization error

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Amplitude distortion

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Phase distortion

Question 3

The error introduced when a continuous-amplitude signal is quantized is:

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Quantization error

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Round-off error

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Truncation error

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Sampling error

Question 4

The resolution of an ADC is typically expressed in:

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Bits

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Samples per second

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Hertz

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Volts

Question 5

What is the purpose of an anti-aliasing filter?

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To remove high-frequency components before sampling

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To enhance the signal-to-noise ratio

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To reduce quantization error

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To increase the bandwidth of the signal

Question 6

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a higher number of quantization levels?

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Increased storage requirements

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Reduced dynamic range

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Increased signal distortion

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Lower signal-to-noise ratio

Question 7

How does dithering affect quantization error?

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It makes the error more random

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It reduces the peak error

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It increases the average error

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It has no effect on the error

Question 8

What is the relationship between the sampling rate and the frequency response of a sampled signal?

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The frequency response is limited to half the sampling rate

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The frequency response is limited to the sampling rate

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The frequency response is doubled by the sampling rate

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The frequency response is not affected by the sampling rate

Question 9

How does the resolution of an ADC affect the quantization error?

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Higher resolution reduces the quantization error

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Higher resolution increases the quantization error

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Resolution has no effect on quantization error

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Resolution affects quantization error only for low-frequency signals

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary benefit of sampling a signal?

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Reduces the amount of data required to represent the signal

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Enhances the signal-to-noise ratio

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Expands the bandwidth of the signal

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Shortens the signal in time

Question 11

What is the Nyquist sampling theorem?

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The minimum sampling rate required to prevent aliasing is twice the highest frequency in the signal

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The maximum sampling rate allowed is half the highest frequency in the signal

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The ideal sampling rate is equal to the highest frequency in the signal

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The sampling rate must be four times the highest frequency in the signal

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of quantization error?

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Additive noise

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Round-off error

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Truncation error

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Quantization noise

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of a sample-and-hold circuit in a sampling system?

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To maintain the value of a signal at a specific time instant

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To convert a continuous-time signal into a discrete-time signal

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To amplify the signal

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To filter the signal

Question 14

Which of the following is a disadvantage of quantization in signal processing?

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Reduces the accuracy of the signal representation

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Introduces unwanted noise into the signal

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Increases the bandwidth of the signal

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Lengthens the signal in time

Question 15

What is the primary function of a decimator in a digital signal processing system?

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To reduce the sampling rate

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To increase the sampling rate

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To filter the signal

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To amplify the signal

Question 16

What is the relationship between the sampling rate and the frequency response of a discrete-time system?

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The sampling rate determines the maximum frequency that can be represented in the frequency response

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The sampling rate determines the minimum frequency that can be represented in the frequency response

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The sampling rate determines the bandwidth of the frequency response

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There is no relationship between the sampling rate and the frequency response

Question 17

What is the fundamental trade-off between sampling rate and quantization level in digital signal processing?

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Increasing the sampling rate increases the quantization level

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Increasing the sampling rate decreases the quantization level

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There is no trade-off between sampling rate and quantization level

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The relationship between sampling rate and quantization level is complex and non-linear

Question 18

Which of the following consequences is NOT introduced by sampling a signal?

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Preservation of signal accuracy

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Aliasing

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Quantization noise

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Reduced bandwidth

Question 19

According to the Nyquist sampling theorem, the minimum sampling rate required to avoid aliasing for a signal with the highest frequency component 'fmax' is:

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2fmax

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fmax

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0.5fmax

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4fmax

Question 20

The process of recreating a continuous-time signal from its sampled values is called:

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Interpolation

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Extrapolation

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Filtering

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Decimation

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a non-uniform quantization technique?

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Logarithmic quantization

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Mid-tread quantization

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Uniform quantization

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Delta modulation

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of sampling on a signal?

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Improved signal-to-noise ratio

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Aliasing

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Quantization noise

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Reduced bandwidth

Question 23

In a sampled signal, what is the highest frequency that can be represented without aliasing?

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Sampling frequency / 2

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Sampling frequency

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Sampling frequency / 4

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Sampling frequency * 2

Question 24

What is the quantization error introduced by a uniform quantizer?

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Half the quantization step size

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Quantization step size

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Twice the quantization step size

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Four times the quantization step size

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of anti-aliasing filters in sampling systems?

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To eliminate high-frequency components before sampling

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To enhance the sampling rate

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To reduce quantization noise

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To improve signal-to-noise ratio

Question 26

Which of the following is a potential drawback of oversampling?

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Increased storage requirements

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Lower computational complexity

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Reduced signal-to-noise ratio

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Improved quantization accuracy

Question 27

What is the main principle of dithering?

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Adding random noise to the signal before quantization

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Reducing aliasing

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Improving quantization accuracy

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Increasing the quantization error

Question 28

What is the key distinction between uniform and non-uniform quantization?

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Uniform quantization uses equal step sizes, unlike non-uniform quantization

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Non-uniform quantization uses smaller step sizes for larger values

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Uniform quantization has higher quantization error than non-uniform quantization

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Non-uniform quantization is easier to implement

Question 29

What is the Nyquist frequency?

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The highest frequency component that can be sampled without aliasing

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Half of the sampling rate

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Twice the sampling rate

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The lowest frequency component that can be sampled

Question 30

Which of the following is a benefit of quantization?

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Simplified signal processing

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Reduced noise

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Increased signal amplitude

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Elimination of aliasing

Question 31

What is the primary function of a sample-and-hold circuit in a sampling system?

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Stores sampled signal values temporarily

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Filters high-frequency noise

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Amplifies signals before sampling

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Generates trigger signals for sampling

Question 32

How does oversampling mitigate quantization noise?

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Averages multiple samples of the signal

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Increases the number of bits used to represent the signal

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Reduces the sampling rate

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Does not reduce quantization noise

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT an effect of sampling a signal?

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Frequency shift

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Amplitude distortion

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Aliasing

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Phase distortion

Question 34

What is the main purpose of quantization in digital signal processing?

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To represent the analog signal with a finite number of levels

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To increase the signal-to-noise ratio

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To reduce the bandwidth of the signal

Question 35

Which of the following is a type of quantization noise?

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Granular noise

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Flicker noise

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Shot noise

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Thermal noise

Question 36

What is the role of a dither in quantization?

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To add random noise to the signal before quantization to reduce quantization noise

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To increase the signal-to-noise ratio

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To reduce the number of quantization levels

Question 37

The Nyquist rate is defined as:

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The minimum sampling rate required to avoid aliasing

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The rate at which a signal must be sampled to maintain its original shape

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The maximum sampling rate that can be used without loss of information

Question 38

The effect of quantization error on a signal is to:

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Introduce noise and distortion

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Shift the signal's frequency

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Increase the signal's bandwidth

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Reduce the signal's amplitude

Question 39

The purpose of dithering in quantization is to:

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Reduce the effects of quantization noise

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Eliminate the need for an anti-aliasing filter

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Increase the sampling rate

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Improve the accuracy of the reconstructed signal

Question 40

The relationship between the quantization level and the quantization error is:

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Smaller quantization levels lead to smaller quantization errors

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Larger quantization levels lead to smaller quantization errors

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Quantization level has no effect on quantization error

Question 41

To improve the quality of a quantized signal, one approach is to:

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Increase the number of quantization levels

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Reduce the bandwidth of the signal

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Apply a low-pass filter to the signal before quantization

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Decrease the sampling rate

Question 42

Sampling a signal results in the creation of:

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Replicas of the original spectrum at multiples of the sampling frequency

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Reduction in the bandwidth of the original spectrum

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Shift of the original spectrum to a higher frequency

Question 43

Which of the following is a direct consequence of quantization?

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Limited dynamic range

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Introduction of quantization noise

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Signal amplification

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Loss of information

Question 44

A signal is sampled at 10 kHz. What is the maximum frequency component that can be accurately reconstructed from the sampled signal, according to the Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem?

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5 kHz

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10 kHz

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1 kHz

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20 kHz

Question 45

Which of the following techniques is used to minimize aliasing in sampled signals?

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Anti-aliasing filtering

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Increasing the sampling rate beyond the Nyquist rate

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Using a higher quantization level

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Applying a digital filter after sampling

Question 46

A signal is quantized using 8 bits. What is the maximum number of quantization levels?

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256

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8

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128

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16

Question 47

A sinusoidal signal with a frequency of 10 Hz is sampled at a rate of 5 Hz. What will happen to the reconstructed signal?

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Aliasing will occur, resulting in a distorted signal with a lower frequency.

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The signal will be accurately reconstructed.

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The sampling rate is too high, leading to unnecessary data.

Question 48

What is the primary difference between an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC)?

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ADC converts continuous signals to discrete signals, while DAC converts discrete signals to continuous signals.

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ADC has a higher sampling rate than DAC.

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ADC is used for audio signals, while DAC is used for video signals.

Question 49

Which of the following is a factor that influences the quality of a sampled and quantized signal?

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Signal bandwidth

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Sampling rate

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Signal amplitude

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Quantization level

Question 50

Increasing the number of quantization levels generally results in:

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Reduced quantization noise

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Increased aliasing

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Increased bandwidth

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Higher sampling rate

Question 51

A digital audio signal is stored with a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and 16 bits per sample. What is the primary advantage of increasing the sampling rate to 96 kHz?

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Improved frequency response, allowing for the representation of higher frequency sounds.

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Enhanced dynamic range

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Reduced file size

Question 52

In practical applications, how does the choice of sampling rate impact the overall cost of a digital signal processing system?

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Higher sampling rates typically require more powerful and expensive hardware.

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Higher sampling rates reduce processing time, leading to lower costs.

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Sampling rate has no significant impact on system cost.