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36.
Which one of the following best describes the effect that a building material has as an RF signal passes through a wall?
  • A.
    Reflection
  • B.
    Refraction
  • C.
    Diffraction
  • D.
    Absorption
  • E.
    Multipath
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
As a signal passes through a wall, the building material absorbs some of the RF energy, reducing the signal strength by some amount.
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37.
Which one of the following best describes the first Fresnel zone?
  • A.
    The area covered by one transmitter on a channel
  • B.
    The area around a signal path that should be kept clear of any obstructions
  • C.
    The area around a signal path that is blocked by the earth’s curvature
  • D.
    The area around a transmitter that represents the range of a signal
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
The first Fresnel zone is an elliptical area along the length of a signal path that should be kept free of obstructions. When an object extends into a significant portion of the Fresnel zone, the signal can be diffracted and distorted.
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38.
Which two of the following plots are used to show the radiation pattern of an antenna?
  • A.
    A plane
  • B.
    E plane
  • C.
    XY plane
  • D.
    H plane
  • E.
    YZ-plane
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Answer : [B and D]
Explanation :
The E and H plane plots are used to show a side view and a top-down view, respectively, with the antenna in the center of the plots.
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39.
Which one of the following is another name for the H plane radiation pattern?
  • A.
    Horizon plane
  • B.
    Azimuth plane
  • C.
    Heat map
  • D.
    Lateral plane
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
The H plane is also known as the azimuth plane because measurements are taken at every azimuth angle around the base of the antenna.
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40.
Which one of the following answers correctly identifies the antenna parameter that is measured at 3 dB below the strongest point on a radiation pattern plot?
  • A.
    Half life
  • B.
    Decay point
  • C.
    Cut off point
  • D.
    Beamwidth
  • E.
    Sensitivity
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
The beamwidth is the angle measured between the two points on a radiation pattern plot that are 3 dB below the maximum.
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