Block Diagram Representation - Electronic Engineering (MCQ) questions & answers

1)   Match the following notations with their meanings:

A. G(s) ---------- 1) Laplace of error signal
B. H(s) ---------- 2) Laplace of output signal
C. C(s) ---------- 3) Forward transfer function
D. E(s) ---------- 4) Feedback transfer function


a. A- 2, B- 3, C- 1, D- 4
b. A- 3, B- 4, C- 2, D- 1
c. A- 2, B- 3, C- 4, D- 1
d. A- 1, B- 2, C- 3, D- 4
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A- 3, B- 4, C- 2, D- 1

Explanation:
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2)   The output signal is fed back at the input side from the _________point

a. Summing
b. Differential
c. Take-off
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Take-off

Explanation:
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3)   Consider the assertions related to block diagram. Which among them represents the precise condition?

A. Block diagram is used for analysis & design of control system.
B. Block diagram also provides the information regarding the physical construction of the system.


a. A is true, B is false
b. A is false, B is true
c. Both A & B are true
d. Both A & B are false
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A is true, B is false

Explanation:
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4)   At summing point, more than one signal can be added or _________

a. Subtracted
b. Multiplied
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Subtracted

Explanation:
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5)   In block diagram representation, what do the lines connecting the blocks, known as?

a. Branches
b. Nodes
c. Datums
d. Sources
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Branches

Explanation:
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6)   For the elimination of feedback loops, the derivation based on transfer function of ______ loop is used.

a. Open
b. Closed
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Closed

Explanation:
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7)   Associative law for summing point is applicable only to those summing points which are __________connected to each other.

a. Directly
b. Indirectly
c. Orthogonally
d. Diagonally
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Directly

Explanation:
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8)   If finite number of blocks are connected in series or cascade configuration, then how are the blocks combined algebraically?

a. By addition
b. By multiplication
c. By differentiation
d. By integration
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: By multiplication

Explanation:
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9)   While shifting a take-off point after the summing point, which among the following should be added?

a. Summing point in series with take-off point
b. Summing point in parallel with take-off point
c. Block of reciprocal transfer function
d. Block of inverse transfer function
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Summing point in series with take-off point

Explanation:
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10)   In a parallel combination, the direction of flow of signals through blocks in parallel must resemble to the main _______

a. Forward
b. Feedback
c. Opposite
d. Diagonal
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Forward

Explanation:
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