Instrumentation Transducers Questions and Answers – Oscillators and Signal Generators

This set of Instrumentation Transducers Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Oscillators and Signal Generators”.

1. Which of the following signals are generated by Wien-bridge oscillators?
a) Square wave
b) Sine wave
c) Triangular wave
d) Pulse wave
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Wien-bridge oscillators are sinusoidal wave generators.

2. In a Wien-bridge oscillator for obtaining 160Hz frequency output what will be the capacitor value if resistance is selected as 1KΩ?
a) 10 µF
b) 1 µF
c) 1 nF
d) 10 nF
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Frequency of oscillation in Wien-bridge oscillator is given as 1/(2πRC), by simply substituting value we obtain a result.

3. In a Wien-bridge oscillator, frequency of oscillation and capacitor value have ____________________
a) Direct proportionality
b) Inverse proportionality
c) Equality
d) No relation
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: From the relation of f = 1/(2πRC), it is clear that frequency and capacitance have inverse proportionality.
advertisement
advertisement

4. Which of the following device is a non-linear device?
a) Resistance
b) Diode
c) Op-amp
d) Capacitor
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Non-linear devices have a non-linear relation between input and output.

5. In RC phase shift oscillator, one R-C bridge provides ___________ phase shift.
a) 300
b) 600
c) 900
d) 1800
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Each R-C bridge in RC phase shift oscillator provides 600 phase shift to circuit.
Sanfoundry Certification Contest of the Month is Live. 100+ Subjects. Participate Now!

6. Which of the following oscillators have higher stability at a higher frequency?
a) Wien-bridge oscillator
b) RC phase shift oscillator
c) Crystal oscillator
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Crystal oscillators show greater stability at higher operating frequencies.

7. Which of the following can be considered as oscillation frequency controlling element in RC phase shift oscillator?
a) Resistance
b) Capacitor
c) Both resistor and capacitor
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Both resistor and capacitor values affect the frequency of oscillation of RC phase shift oscillator.
advertisement

8. Which of the following represents the LC tuned circuit?
a) Wien bridge oscillator
b) T oscillator
c) Hartley oscillator
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Hartley and Colpitts oscillators are made up of inductors and capacitors and they are known as LC tuned circuits.

9. Which of the following can be used to produce a square waveform?
a) Wien bridge oscillators
b) T-oscillator
c) Hartley oscillator
d) Multivibrators
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Multivibrators are known as square wave generators since they produce square waves.
advertisement

10. Pulse wave and square wave are the same in all aspect.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Pulse wave and square wave are different in their mean level, in which square wave have zero as mean level.

Sanfoundry Global Education & Learning Series – Instrumentation Transducers.

To practice all areas of Instrumentation Transducers, here is complete set of 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions and Answers.

If you find a mistake in question / option / answer, kindly take a screenshot and email to [email protected]

advertisement
advertisement
Subscribe to our Newsletters (Subject-wise). Participate in the Sanfoundry Certification contest to get free Certificate of Merit. Join our social networks below and stay updated with latest contests, videos, internships and jobs!

Youtube | Telegram | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Manish Bhojasia - Founder & CTO at Sanfoundry
Manish Bhojasia, a technology veteran with 20+ years @ Cisco & Wipro, is Founder and CTO at Sanfoundry. He lives in Bangalore, and focuses on development of Linux Kernel, SAN Technologies, Advanced C, Data Structures & Alogrithms. Stay connected with him at LinkedIn.

Subscribe to his free Masterclasses at Youtube & discussions at Telegram SanfoundryClasses.