FACULTY OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE &
ENGINEERING
Chapter 02. Radio
Frequency
QUESTION 1
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1. When visual line of sight (LOS) is present, RF
LOS will always be present.
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A. This statement is always true
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B. This statement is always false
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C. It depends on the configuration of the antennas
QUESTION 2
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2. When RF LOS is present, visual LOS will
always be present.
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A. This statement is always true
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B. This statement is always false
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C. It depends on the specific factors
QUESTION 3
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3. What unit of measurement is used to quantify
the power gain or loss of an RF signal? Choose all
that apply.
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A. dBi
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B. dBm
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C. Watts
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D. dB
QUESTION 4
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4. Using which of the following will reduce VSWR?
Choose all that apply.
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A. Cables and connectors that all have an impedance of 50
Ohms
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B. Cables with a 50 Ohm impedance and connectors with
75 Ohm impedance
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C. Cables and connectors that all have an impedance of 75
Ohms
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D. Cables with 75 Ohm impedance and connectors with 50
Ohm impedance
QUESTION 5
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5. In an RF circuit, what is the intentional
radiator defined as?
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A. The output of the transmitting device
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B. The output of the last connector before the signal
enters the antenna
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C. The output as measured at the antenna element
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D. The output after the first length of cable attached
to the transmitting device
QUESTION 6
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6. dBi is a relative measurement of decibels to
which one of the following?
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A. Internet
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B. Intentional radiator
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C. Isotropic radiator
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D. Isotropic radio
QUESTION 7
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7. Which one of the following is considered
impedance in an RF circuit?
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A. The inability to transmit RF signals
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B. Interference of an RF signal during foul weather
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C. Resistance to current flow, measured in Ohms
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D. The frequency on which an RF transmitter sends
signals
QUESTION 8
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8. In RF mathematics, 1 watt equals what
measurement of dBm?
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A. 1
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B. 3
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C. 10
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D. 30
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E. 100
QUESTION 9
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9. Which one of the following RF behaviors is
defined as “the bending of a wave as it passes
through a medium of different density”?
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A. Diffraction
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B. Reflection
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C. Refraction
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D. Distraction
QUESTION 10
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10. Given an access point with 100 mW of output
power connected through a 50-foot cable with 3
dB of loss to an antenna with 10 dBi of gain,
what is the EIRP at the antenna in mW?
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A. 100 mW
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B. 250 mW
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C. 500 mW
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D. 1 W
QUESTION 11
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11. Given a wireless bridge with 200 mW of
output power connected through a 100 foot cable
with 6 dB of loss to an antenna with 9 dBi of
gain, what is the EIRP at the antenna in dBm?
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A. 20 dBm
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B. 26 dBm
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C. 30 dBm
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D. 36 dBm
QUESTION 12
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12. Given an access point with an output power of
100 mW connected through a cable with a loss of
2 dB to antenna with a gain of 11 dBi, what is the
EIRP in mW?
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A. 200 mW
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B. 400 mW
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C. 800 mW
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D. 1 W
QUESTION 13
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13. Given an access point with an output power of
20 dBm connected through a cable with a loss of
6 dB to an amplifier with a 10 dB gain, then
through a cable with 3 dB of loss to an antenna
with 6 dBi of gain, what is the EIRP in dBm?
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A. 18 dBm
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B. 23 dBm
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C. 25 dBm
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D. 27 dBm
QUESTION 14
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14. What is the net gain or loss of a circuit if it is
using two cables with 3 dB loss each, one
amplifier with a 12 dB gain, 1 antenna with 9 dBi
gain, and an attenuator with a loss of 5 dB?
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A. 5 dB
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B. 10 dB
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C. 15 dB
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D. 20 dB
QUESTION 15
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15. Which of the following is a cause of VSWR?
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A. Mismatched impedances between wireless LAN
connectors
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B. Too much power being radiated from the antenna
element
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C. The incorrect type of antenna used to transmit a
signal
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D. Use of the incorrect RF frequency band
QUESTION 16
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16. Radio waves propagate (move) away from the
source (the antenna) in what manner?
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A. In a straight line in all directions at once within
the vertical and horizontal beamwidths
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B. In circles spiraling away from the antenna
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C. In spherical, concentric circles within the
horizontal beamwidth
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D. Up and down across the area of coverage
QUESTION 17
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17. Why is the Fresnel Zone important to the integrity of
the RF link?
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A. The Fresnel Zone defines the area of coverage in a typical
RF coverage cell
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B. The Fresnel Zone must always be 100% clear of any and all
blockage for a
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wireless LAN to operate properly
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C. The Fresnel Zone defines an area around the LOS that can
introduce RF signal
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interference if blocked
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D. The Fresnel Zone does not change with the length of the RF
link
QUESTION 18
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18. The FCC allows how many watts of power to
be radiated from an antenna in a point to
multipoint wireless LAN connection using
unlicensed 2.4 GHz spread spectrum equipment?
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A. 1 watt
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B. 2 watts
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C. 3 watts
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D. 4 watts
QUESTION 19
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19. In regards to gain and loss measurements in
wireless LANs, the statement that gains and
losses are additive is:
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A. Always true
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B. Always false
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C. Sometimes true
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D. Sometimes false
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E. It depends on the equipment manufacturer
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