Instrumentation Transducers Questions and Answers – Magnetic Tape Recorders

This set of Instrumentation Transducers Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Magnetic Tape Recorders”.

1. In magnetic tape, data are recorded for _______________
a) Storage
b) Visualising
c) Transfer
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: In magnetic tape recorders, data are recorded for storage and then retrieved for processing.

2. How many variables can be stored in a magnetic tape with track number 16?
a) 2
b) 16
c) 256
d) 65536
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Answer: b
Explanation: In a magnetic tape recorder, the number of the track will be equal to a number of variables that can be simultaneously stored.

3. Magnetic tape can be used to store _______________
a) Analog data
b) Digital data
c) Both analog and digital data
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Magnetic tape can be used for storage of both analog and digital data.
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4. Which of the following classes record head belong to?
a) Electromagnetic system
b) Electronic circuitry
c) Mechanical system
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Record head found in a magnetic tape recorder belongs to the electromagnetic system of a recorder.

5. Which of the following represents allowed bit rate of digital signal?
a) 10
b) 102
c) 104
d) 105
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Answer: d
Explanation: Digital signals of bit rate up to 105 can be used with magnetic tape recorders.
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6. Record head is similar to erase head.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Record head and erase head of magnetic tape is similar in operating principle.

7. Digital tape recorder is direct compatible with the computer.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Digital tape recorders are direct compatible with the computer and they can be directly connected.
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8. Which of the following represents the bias frequency of entertainment tape recorder.
a) 100 Hz
b) 100 KHz
c) 100 MHz
d) 100 GHz
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Answer: b
Explanation: Bias frequency of entertainment tape system will be about 100 KHz.

9. Highest frequency in FM recording is _______________
a) 4 Hz
b) 40 Hz
c) 40 KHz
d) 40 MHz
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Answer: c
Explanation: Highest frequency in Frequency modulated recording is 40 KHz.
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10. Effect due to sudden speed change in tape is _______________
a) Flutter effect
b) Wow effect
c) Surge effect
d) Cracking
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Answer: a
Explanation: Flutter effect is due to sudden change is the speed of the tape system.

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