1.

The signal defined by the equations f(t) = 0 for t < 0, f(t) = E for 0 ≤ t ≤ a and f(t) = 0

for t > a is

A. a step function B. a pulse function C. a shifted step function originating at t = a D.

none of the above

Option B. It is a pulse lasting for t = a.

2.The power in the signal

(𝑡)=8𝑐𝑜(20𝜋𝑡−𝜋2)+4𝑠𝑖𝑛(15𝜋𝑡) 𝑖𝑠
(a) 40
(b) 41
(c) 42
(d) 82
ANSWER: Option (a)

3. The input and output of a continuous time system are respectively denoted by x(t) and y(t).
Which of the following descriptions correspond to a casual system?
(a) (𝑡)=𝑥(𝑡−2)+𝑥(𝑡+4)
(b) (𝑡)=(𝑡−4) 𝑥(𝑡+1)
(c) (𝑡)=(𝑡+4) 𝑥(𝑡−1)
(d) (𝑡)=(𝑡+5) 𝑥(𝑡+5)
Ans: c

4. A discrete-time signal [𝑛]=sin(𝜋2 𝑛),𝑛 being an integer, is

(a) Periodic with period π
(b) Periodic with period π2
(c) Periodic with period π/2
(d) Not periodic
Option (d)

5. The even part of a signal x(t) is:

a) x(t)+x(-t)
b) x(t)-x(-t)
c) (1/2)*(x(t)+x(-t))
d) (1/2)*(x(t)-x(-t))
ans:c