Cathode Ray Oscilloscope MCQ || Cathode Ray Oscilloscope Questions and Answers

81. The waveform in Digital storage oscilloscope is stored in _________

  1. Compressed form
  2. Analog form
  3. Digital form
  4. Mixed form

Answer.3. Digital form

Explanation: 

  • In this digital storage oscilloscope, the waveform to be stored is digitized and then stored in digital memory.
  • The digital storage oscilloscope eliminates the disadvantages of the analog storage oscilloscope.
  • It replaces the unreliable storage method used in analog storage oscilloscope with digital storage with the help of memory.
  • The memory can store data as long as required without degradation. It also allows the complex processing of the signal by the high-speed digital signal processing circuits.

 

82.  The type of waveform analyze by Digital storage oscilloscope is _______

  1. Numerical value
  2. Visual Display
  3. RMS Value
  4. All of the above

Answer.4. All of the above

Explanation: 

  • Digital oscilloscopes usually analyze waveforms and provide numerical values as well as visual displays.
  • These values typically include averages, maxima and minima, root mean square (RMS) and frequencies.
  • They may be used to capture transient signals when operated in a single sweep mode, without the brightness and writing speed limitations of an oscilloscope.

 

83. Which cathode ray tube is used in a digital storage oscilloscope?

  1. Multi-trace
  2. Dual-trace
  3. Modern
  4. Conventional

Answer.4. Conventional

Explanation: 

The conventional cathode ray tube is used in this oscilloscope hence the cost is less. The power to be applied to memory is small and can be supplied by a small battery.

Due to this, the stored image can be displayed indefinitely as long as power is supplied to memory. Once the waveform is digitized then it can be further loaded into the computer & can be analyzed in detail.

 

84. To ensure no loss of information in Digital storage oscilloscope the sampling rates of oscilloscope is ______

  1. 10 samples/sec
  2. 100 samples/sec
  3. 10000 samples/sec
  4. 100000 samples/sec

Answer.4. 100000 samples/sec

Explanation: 

  • The digitizing the analog input signal means taking samples at periodic intervals of the input signal.
  • The rate of sampling should be at least twice as fast as the highest frequency present in the input signal. This ensures no loss of information.
  • The sampling rates as high as 100,000 samples per second are used. This requires a very fast conversion rate of an A/D converter.

 

85. Power requirement of Digital storage oscilloscope is _________

  1. Low
  2. High
  3. Medium
  4. Zero

Answer.1. Low

Explanation: 

The conventional cathode ray tube is used in this oscilloscope hence the cost is less. The power to be applied to memory is low and can be supplied by a small battery.

Due to this, the stored image can be displayed indefinitely as long as power is supplied to memory. Once the waveform is digitized then it can be further loaded into the computer & can be analyzed in detail.

 

86. In Digital storage oscilloscope the analog signal is digitized using _______

  1. D/A converter
  2. Oscillator
  3. A/D converter
  4. Rectifier

Answer.3. A/D converter

Explanation: 

  • To digitize the analog signal, an analog to digital (A/ converter is used.
  • The output of the vertical amplifier is applied to the A/D converter section.
  • The main requirement of an A/D converter in the digital storage oscilloscope is its speed, while in digital voltameters accuracy and resolution were the main requirements.
  • The digitized output is needed only in the binary form and not in BCD.
  • The successive approximation type of A/D converter is used in the digital storage oscilloscopes.

 

87. What is the main advantage of using a digital storage oscilloscope?

  1. Infinite storage time
  2. Easy  operation
  3. X-Y plots, B-H curve can be measured
  4. All of the above

Answer.4. All of the above

Explanation: 

The advantages of digital storage oscilloscopes are as follows

  • The storage time is infinite.
  • It can be easily operated and has more capability.
  • Digital storage oscilloscope allows flexible display property.
  • The cursor measurement is possible.
  • The X-Y plots, B-H curve, P-V diagrams can be displayed

 

88. The applications of digital storage oscilloscopes are

  1. Audio-video recording
  2. Radio Broadcasting
  3. Used in AC and DC
  4. All of the above

Answer.4. All of the above

Explanation: 

The applications of digital storage oscilloscopes are as follows:

  • It is used in audio and video recording.
  • It is used in radio broadcasting for signal testing.
  • In circuit debugging, it is used for testing the voltage of the signal.
  • The measurement of various AC parameters such as current, voltages, etc.
  • It is used to measure slow-moving parameters such as the temperature of the day.
  • It can be used to measure A.C. as well as D.C. voltages and currents, Frequency, time period, time interval between two signals, etc.
  • It tis used to give the visual representation for a target of radar such as airplane, ship etc.
  • In medical fields, it is used to display cardiograms that are useful for the diagnosis of the heart of the patient.

 

89. The sampling technique in sampling oscilloscope _____ the signal frequency.

  1. Increase
  2. Slow Down
  3. Increase or Decrease
  4. None of the above

Answer.2. Slow Down

Explanation: 

High-frequency signals cannot be viewed by conventional oscilloscopes because their frequency range is limited by the gain-bandwidth product of its vertical amplifier. The sampling technique slows down the signal frequency many thousands of times thereby making it easier

 

90. The sampling oscilloscopes are used for analyzing _____

  1. High-frequency Signal
  2. Low-frequency signal
  3. High Power signal
  4. Low Power Signal

Answer.1. High-frequency Signal

Explanation: 

  • The sampling oscilloscopes are used for analyzing very high-frequency signals.
  • They are used for looking at repetitive signals which are higher than the sample rate of the oscilloscope.
  • They capture the samples by assembling samples from several successive waveforms, and by combing them during the processing, they are able to build up a picture of the waveform.
  • The oscilloscope specifications for these items may detail a frequency capability or bandwidth sometimes as high as 50 GHz.

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