Question Bank in Control Systems A. Overdamped C.

Under damped
B. Critically damped D. Unstable

1. Any externally introduced input signal affecting the 13. The presence of feedback in a control system
controlled output is known as a A. Increases accuracy and reduces bandwidth
A. Signal C. Stimulus B. Reduces bandwidth and increases distortion
B. Feedback D. Gain Control C. Increases effects of non-linearities and reduces
distortion
2. A power amplifying feedback control system where D. Reduces distortion and increases bandwidth
in the controlled variable is mechanical position or a
time derivative of position such as velocity or 14. The servo systems with step acceleration input is a
acceleration, is called A. Type 0 system
A. Servomechanism C. Timer B. Type 1 system
B. Regulator D. Automation C. Type 2 systems
D. Type 3 system
3. A servomechanism is generally made up of
A. Power amplifier 15. The phase margin is the amount of angle to make a
B. Error actuated signal system
C. Mechanical output A. Stable C. Exponential
D. All of the above B. Damped D. Unstable

4. Under force-voltage analogy, mass is analogous to 16. Regulator can be categorized as

A. Resistance C. Inductance A. Type 0 system
B. Charge D. Current B. Type 1 system
C. Type 2 systems
5. Routh Hurwitz criterion provides D. Type 3 system
A. Roots in right half of s-plane
B. Roots in left hand of s-plane 17. A good control system have all the following
C. Roots in right half of s-plane and/or roots on features EXCEPT
imaginary axis A. Good accuracy
D. Roots in left half of s-plane and/or roots on B. Sufficient power handling capacity
imaginary axis C. Slow response
D. Good stability
6. The transfer function of a system can be used for
evaluating 18. The system response can be tested better with the
A. Time constant help of
B. Feedback A. Sinusoidal input signal
C. Type of system B. Unit impulse input signal
D. Output for a given input C. Ramp input signal
D. Exponentially decaying signal
7. Which of the following statements is not correct for
open loop control system? 19. A unity feedback control system with plant 1/s(s + 3)
A. Less expensive and proportional plus integral controller would need
B. Generally free from problems of non-linearities how many state variables for a state model
C. Input command is the sole factor responsible description?
for providing the control action A. 1 C. 3
D. Presence of non-linearities causes mal- B. 2 D. 4
functioning
20. Under force-voltage analogy, velocity is analogous
2𝑠+1
8. The transfer function𝑃𝑠 = denotes a/an to which of the following?
𝑠 2 +𝑠+1 A. charge C. inductance
A. Stable system B. capacitance D. current
B. Unstable system
C. Marginally stable system 21. In force-current analogy, capacitance is analogous
D. None of these to which of the following?
A. mass C. displacement
9. In an open loop system the control action B. velocity D. momentum
A. Depends on the input signal
B. Depends on system variables 22. One of the following methods can be used to
C. Depends on size of the system determine the relative stability of a control system
D. Is independent of the output A. Routh stability criterion
B. Hurwitz stability criterion
10. The effect of error rate damping is C. Root-locus technique
A. To reduce steady state error D. none of these
B. Faster response
C. Faster response and reduction in steady state 23. Routh table was constructed from the characteristic
error equation of a control system. The first column of the
D. Faster response and larger settling time table contained the following integers 1, 4, 5, 6, 13.
The system is
11. Select the one that is an open loop control system? A. Stable
A. Stroboscope B. Unstable
B. Field controlled dc motor C. Marginally stable
C. Ward Leonard control D. none of these
D. Metadyne
24. Which of the following best defines a transfer
12. If the damping factor of a system is unity. Then the function?
system is
 A. Ratio of system response to a system input Fig. 1 Fig. 2
function
B. Ratio of system input function to system
response Fig. 3 Fig. 4
C. Laplace transform of system response minus A. Figure 1 C. Figure 3
the Laplace transform of the system input B. Figure 2 D. Figure 4
function
D. Ratio of Laplace transform of system response 31. A feedback control system shown below is
to the Laplace transform of the system input subjected to noise N(s). The noise transfer
function 𝐶𝑁 (𝑠)
function is
𝑁(𝑠)
25. Analysis of control system by Laplace transform
technique is NOT possible for which one of the
following?
A. Linear systems
B. Time-invariant systems
C. Discrete-time systems
D. unstable continuous-time systems 𝐺2
A.
1+𝐺1 𝐺2 𝐻
26. The equivalent transfer function of three parallel 𝐺2
1 1 𝑠+3 B. 1+𝐺1 𝐻
blocks𝐺1 𝑠 = , 𝐺2 𝑠 = and 𝐺3 𝑠 = .
𝑠+1 𝑠+4 𝑠+5 𝐺2
𝒔𝟑 +𝟏𝟎𝒔𝟐 +𝟑𝟒𝒔+𝟑𝟕 C.
A. 1+𝐺2 𝐻
(𝒔+𝟏)(𝒔+𝟒)(𝒔+𝟓)
𝑠+3 D. None of the above
B.
(𝑠+1)(𝑠+4)(𝑠+5)
−(𝑠 3 +10𝑠 2 +34𝑠+37) 32. A system is shown below. The transfer function for
C. this system is
(𝑠+1)(𝑠+4)(𝑠+5)
−(𝑠+3)
D.
(𝑠+1)(𝑠+4)(𝑠+5)

1
27. The block having transfer functions 𝐺1 𝑠 = ,
𝑠+2
1 𝑠+1
𝐺2 𝑠 = and 𝐺3 𝑠 = are cascaded. The
𝑠+5 𝑠+3 𝐺1 𝐺2
equivalent transfer function is A.
𝑠 3 +10𝑠 2 +37𝑠+31 1+𝐺1 𝐺2 𝐻2 +𝐺2 𝐻1
A. 𝐺1 𝐺2
(𝑠+2)(𝑠+3)(𝑠+5) B.
𝒔+𝟏 1+𝐺1 𝐺2 +𝐻1 𝐻2
B. 𝐺1 𝐺2
(𝒔+𝟐)(𝒔+𝟑)(𝒔+𝟓)
−(𝑠 3 +10𝑠 2 +37𝑠+31) C.
C. 1−𝐺1 𝐻1 −𝐺2 𝐻2 +𝐺1 𝐺2 𝐻1 𝐻2
(𝑠+2)(𝑠+3)(𝑠+5) 𝑮𝟏 𝑮𝟐
D.
−(𝑠+1) D.
(𝑠+2)(𝑠+3)(𝑠+5) 𝟏+𝑮𝟏 𝑯𝟏 +𝑮𝟐 𝑯𝟐 +𝑮𝟏 𝑮𝟐 𝑯𝟏 𝑯𝟐

28. For a negative feedback shown below, 𝐺 𝑠 = 33. The closed loop gain of the system shown below is
𝑠+1 𝑠+3
and 𝐻 𝑠 = . The equivalent transfer
𝑠(𝑠+2) 𝑠+4
function is

A. -2 C. -6
B. 6 D. 2
𝑠(𝑠+2)(𝑠+3) (𝒔+𝟏)(𝒔+𝟒)
A. C.
𝑠 3 +7𝑠 2 +12𝑠+3 𝒔𝟑 +𝟕𝒔𝟐 +𝟏𝟐𝒔+𝟑 34. The block diagrams below are equivalent if G is
𝑠(𝑠+2)(𝑠+3) (𝑠+1)(𝑠+4)
B. D. equal to
𝑠3 +5𝑠2 +4𝑠−3 𝑠 3 +5𝑠 2 +4𝑠−3

29. A feedback control system is shown below. The

transfer function for this system is

𝐺1 𝐺2 𝐺2 𝐺3 A. s+1 C. s+2
A.
1+𝐻1 𝐺1 𝐺2 𝐺3
C. 1+𝐻1 𝐺1 𝐺2 𝐺3
B. 2 D. 1
𝑮𝟐 𝑮𝟑 𝐺1 𝐺2
B. 𝑮𝟏 (𝟏+𝑯𝟏 𝑮𝟐 𝑮𝟑 )
D. 𝐺1 (1+𝐻1 𝐺2 𝐺3 )
35. Consider the systems shown below. If the forward
path gain is reduced by 10% in each system, then
the variation in C1 and C2 will be respectively
30. Consider the system shown below.

Which of the following figures is the input-output

relationship of this system?
A. 10% and 1% C. 10% and 0%
B. 2% and 10% D. 5% and 1%
 46. The forward-path transfer of a ufb control system
36. In the signal flow graph shown below, the sum of 1000
is 𝐺 𝑠 = . The step, ramp, and
loop gain of non-touching loops is (1+0.1𝑠)(1+10𝑠)
parabolic error constants are
A. 0, 1000, 0 C. 0, 0, 0
B. 1000, 0, 0 D. 0, 0, 1000

47. A system has a position error constant Kp = 3. The

steady state error for input of 8tu(t) is
A. t32t23 + t44 C. t24t43t32 + t44 A. 2.67 C. infinity
B. t23t32 + t34t43 D. t23t32 + t34t43 + t44 B. 2 D. 0

37. The sum of the gains of the feedback paths in the 48. In the Bode-plot of a unity feedback control system,
signal flow graph below is the value of magnitude of G(jω) at the phase
crossover frequency is ½. The gain margin is
A. 2 C. 1/3
B. 1/2 D. 3
A. af + be + cd + abef + bcde
49. In the Bode-plot of a unity feedback control system,
B. af + be + cd
the value of phase of G(jω) at the gain crossover
C. af + be + cd + abef + abcdef o
frequency is -120 . The phase margin of the system
D. af + be + cd + cbef + bcde + abcdef
is
o o
A. -120 C. -60
38. The overall transfer function C/R of the system o o
B. 60 D. 120
below will be
50. The Nyquist plot of an open-loop transfer function
G(jω)H(jω) of a system encloses th (-1, j0) point.
The gain margin of the system is
𝑮 A. Less than zero C. zero
A. 𝐺 C.
(𝟏+𝑯𝟏 )(𝟏+𝑯𝟐 ) B. Greater than zero D. infinity
𝐺 𝐺
B. D.
1+𝐻2 1+𝐻1 +𝐻2
51. If the gain margin of a certain feedback system is
given as 20 dB, the Nyquist plot will cross the
39. In the signal flow graph shown below, the transfer
negative real axis at the point
function is
A. s = -0.05 C. s = -0.1
B. s = -0.2 D. s = -0.01

52. The term “reset control” refers to

A. 3.75 C. 3 A. Integral control
B. -3 D. -3.75 B. Derivative control
C. Proportional control
40. The forward-path transfer function of a unity D. None of the above
𝐾(𝑠−2)(𝑠+4)(𝑠+5)
feedback (ufb) system is 𝐺 𝑠 = .
𝑠 2 +3 53. If stability error for step input and speed of response
For system to be stable, the range of K is be the criteria for design, the suitable controller will
A. K > 1/54 C. 1/54 < K < 3/40 be
B. K < 3/40 D. unstable A. P controller C. PD controller
B. PI controller D. PID controller
41. The forward path transfer of ufb system is 𝐺 𝑠 =
1 54. The transfer function (1 + 0.5s)/(1 + s) represent a
.The system is
4𝑠 2 (𝑠 2 +1) A. Lag network
A. stable B. Lead network
B. unstable C. Lag-lead network
C. marginally stable D. Proportional controller
D. more information is required
55. Derivative control
42. The closed loop transfer function of a system is A. has the same effect as output rate control
𝑠 3 +4𝑠 2 +8𝑠+16
𝑇 𝑠 = 5 4 2 . The number of poles in right B. reduces damping
𝑠 +3𝑠 +5𝑠 +𝑠+3
half-plane and in left half-plane are C. is predictive in nature
A. 3, 2 C. 1, 4 D. increases the order of the system
B. 2, 3 D. 4, 1
56. The transfer function of a compensating network is
43. For a second order system settling time is Ts = 7 s of the form (1 + αTs)/(1 + Ts). If this is a phase-lag
and peak time is Tp = 3 s. The location of poles are network, the value of α should be
A. -0.97 ± j0.69 C. -1.047 ± j0.571 A. greater than 1
B. -0.69 ± j0.97 D. -0.571 ± j1.047 B. between 0 and 1
C. exactly equal to 1
44. For a second order system overshoot = 10% and D. exactly equal to 0
peak time Tp = 5 s. The location of poles are
A. -0.46 ± j0.63 C. -0.74 ± j0.92 57. While designing controller, the advantage of pole-
B. -0.63 ± j0.46 D. -0.92 ± j0.74 zero cancellation is
A. the system order is increased
45. For a second order system overshoot = 12% and B. the system order is reduced
settling time = 0.6 s. The location of poles are C. the cost of controller becomes low
A. -9.88 ± j6.67 C. -4.38 ± j6.46 D. system’s error reduced to optimum levels
B. -6.67 ± j9.88 D. -6.46 ± j4.38
58. A proportional controller leads to
 A. infinite error for step input of type 1 system 68. The z-transform of an anti-causal system is𝑋 𝑧 =
B. infinite error for step input of type 0 system 12−21𝑧
. The value of x[0] is
C. zero steady state error for step input for type 1 3−7𝑧+12𝑧 2
A. -7/4 C. 4
system
B. 0 D. Does not exist
D. zero steady state error for step input for type 0
system 𝑧(8𝑧−7)
69. Given the z-transform 𝑋 𝑧 = 2 . The limit of
4𝑧 −7𝑧+3
59. The transfer function of a phase compensator is x[∞] is
given by (1 + aTs)/(1 + Ts) where a > 1 and T > 0. A. 1 C. ∞
The maximum phase shift provided by such B. 2 D. 0
compensator is
-1
A. tan ((a + 1)/(a – 1)) 70. In the signal flow graph shown, the gain C/R is
-1
B. sin ((a – 1)/(a + 1))
-1
C. tan ((a – 1)/(a + 1))
-1
D. cos ((a – 1)/(a + 1))

60. For an electrically heated temperature controlled

liquid heater, the best controller is A. 44/23 C. 44/19
A. Single-position controller B. 29/19 D. 29/11
B. Two-position controller
C. Floating controller 71. The forward-path transfer function of a unity
𝐾
D. Proportional-position controller feedback system is 𝐺 𝑠 = .The system has
𝑠 𝑛 (𝑠+𝑎)
10% overshoot and velocity error constant Kv =
61. In case of phase-lag compensation used in system,
100.The value of K is
gain crossover frequency, bandwidth and 3 3
A. 237 x 10 C. 14.4 x 10
undamped frequency are respectively
B. 144 D. 237
A. decreased, decreased, decreased
B. increased, increased, increased
72. The forward-path transfer function of a unity
C. increased, increased, decreased 𝐾
D. increased, decreased, decreased feedback system is 𝐺 𝑠 = .The system has
𝑠 𝑛 (𝑠+𝑎)
10% overshoot and velocity error constant Kv =
62. A lag network for compensation normally consists 100.The value of a is
of A. 23.7 x 10
3
C. 14.4 x 10
3

A. R, L and C elements B. 237 D. 144

B. R and L elements
C. R and C elements 73. A unity feedback system has open-loop
D. R only 1
function𝐺 𝑠 = . Which of the following
𝑠(2𝑠+1)(𝑠+1)
63. The pole-zero plot given below is that of a figures is the Nyquist plot for the given system?

A. PID controller
B. PD controller
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
C. Integrator
D. Lag-lead compensating network

64. The correct sequence of steps needed to improve

system stability is
A. reduce gain, use negative feedback, insert
derivative action Fig. 3
B. reduce gain, insert derivative action, use Fig. 4
negative feedback
C. insert derivative action, use negative feedback, A. Figure 1 C. Figure 3
reduce gain B. Figure 2 D. Figure 4
D. use negative feedback, reduce gain, insert
derivative action 74. A unity feedback system has open-loop
1
function 𝐺 𝑠 = . The phase crossover
𝑠(2𝑠+1)(𝑠+1)
65. In a derivative error compensation and gain crossover frequencies are
A. damping decreases and setting time decreases A. 1.414 rad/sec, 0.57 rad/sec
B. damping increases and setting time increases B. 1.414 rad/sec, 1.38 rad/sec
C. damping decreases and setting time increases C. 0.707 rad/sec, 0.57 rad/sec
D. damping increases and setting time decreases D. 0.707 rad/sec, 1.38 rad/sec
66. An ON-OFF controller is a 75. A unity feedback system has open-loop
A. P controller 1
B. PID controller function 𝐺 𝑠 = . The gain margin and
𝑠(2𝑠+1)(𝑠+1)
C. Integral controller phase margin are
D. Non-linear controller A. -3.52 dB, -168.5
o
o
B. -3.52 dB, 11.6
67. The z-transform of a causal system is given as C. 3.52 dB, -168.5
o
2−1.5𝑧 −1 o
𝑋 𝑧 = . The x[0] is D. 3.52 dB, 11.6
1−1.5𝑧 −1 +0.5𝑧 −2
A. -1.5 C. 1.5
B. 2 D. 0 76.
A. C.
B. D.
77. A. loop gain C. branch gain
A. C. B. path gain D. none of these
B. D.
87. It is a path which originates and terminates on the
same node
78. In Fig. 1.1, the transfer function V2/V1 is given to be A. forward path C. self-loop
B. feedback path D. none of these

88. It is the body, process, or machine, of which

particular quantity or condition is to be controlled.
A. Plant C. Feedback
Element
Fig 1.1 B. Control Element D. none of these
RCs RC
A. C. 89. It is that quantity or condition of the plant which is
RCs  1 RCs2  1
controlled.
RC RCs A. Controlled Output C. Actuating
B. D.
RCs  1 RC  1 Signal
B. Manipulated variable D. none of these
79. The transfer function of c’(t) + 2c(t) = r(t), where c(t)
is the input and r(t) is the output of the system, is 90.
given by A. C.
1 s B. D.
A. C.
s2 s2
91.
1 s 92.
B. D.
s2 s2

80. The passive element of a translational mechanical

system are
A. spring, resistor, capacitor
B. spring, mass, friction
C. spring, viscous damper, mass
D. spring, viscous damper, inertia

81. The transfer function of a spring is given by

2 2
A. fvs C. Ms
B. k D. none of these

82. In Fig. 1.2, the transfer function V2/V1 is given to be

Fig. 1.2
R R
A. C.
R  sL R  sL
s Rs
B. D.
R  sL R  sL

83. Below are some of the advantages that feedback

control offers except
A. Increases accuracy
B. Reduced effects of disturbances
C. Increases in operational expenses
D. Reduced sensitivity to changes in component

84. It is the most extensively used graphical

representation of a feedback control system.
A. signal flow graph C. flow chart
B. block diagram D. none of these

85. It is a power-amplifying feedback control system in

which the controlled variable is mechanical position,
or a time derivative of position such as velocity or
acceleration.
A. gyroscope C.
servomechanism
B. transducer D. amplidyne

86. It is the product of the branch gains encountered in

transversing a path.
 Question Bank in Advanced Engineering Mathematics What is the simplified expression of the complex
6+𝑗 2.5
A. Complex Numbers number ?
3+𝑗 4
1. CE Board Exam May 1994 A. -0.32 + j0.66 C. 0.32 - j0.66
The expression 3 + j4 is a complex number. B. 1.12 – j0.66 D. -1.75 + j1.03
Compute its absolute value.
A. 4 C. 6 14. EE Board Exam April 1997
B. 5 D. 7 Perform the operation: 4(cos 60° + j sin 60°) divided
by 2(cos 30° + j sin 30°)] in rectangular coordinates.
2. EE Board Exam April 1997 A. square root of 3 – j2 C. square root of 3
29 21
Simplify: j + j + j +j
A. j3 C. 1+j B. square root of 3 – j D. square root of 3
B. 1 – j D. j2 + j2

3. EE Board Exam April 1997 15. EE Board Exam June 1990

3217 427
Write in the form a + jb the expression j –j + 50+j35
j
18 Find the quotient of .
8+j5
A. 1 + j2 C. -1 + j2 A. 6.47 cis (3°) C. 7.47 cis (30°)
B. 1 – j D. 1 + j B. 4.47 cis (3°) D. 2.47 cis (53°)
4. EE Board Exam April 1995 16. EE Board Exam March 1998
2
Simplify (3 – j) – 7(3 – j) + 10. Three vectors A, B and C are related as follows:
A. -(3 + j) C. 3–j A/B = 2 at180°, A + C = -5 + j15, C = conjugate of B.
B. 3 + j D. -(3 – j) Find A.
A. 5 – j5 C. 10 – j10
5. EE Board Exam April 1996 B. -10 + j10 D. 15 + j15
j120°
If A = 40e , B = 20cis(-40), C = 26.46 + j0, solve
for A + B + C. 17. EE Board Exam April 1999
A. 27.7cis(45°) C. 30.8 cis(45°) 𝜋
B. 35.1cis(45°) D. 33.4cis(45°) Evaluate cosh 𝑗4
A. 0.707 C. 0.5 + j0.707
6. EE Board Exam October 1997 B. 1.41 + j0.866 D. j0.707
What is j4 cube times j2 square?
A. -j8 C. -8 18. EE Board Exam April 1999
2
B. j8 D. -j 8 𝜋
Evaluatetanh 𝑗3 .
7. EE Board Exam April 1997 A. 0.5 + j1.732 C. j1.732
What is the simplified complex expression of (4.33 B. j0.866 D. 0.5 + j0.866
+ j2.5)square?
A. 12.5 + j21.65 C. 15 + j20 19. EE Board Exam April 1999
B. 20 + j20 D. 21.65 + j12.5 Evaluate ln (2 + j3).
A. 1.34 + j0.32 C. 2.23 + j0.21
8. EE Board Exam November 1997 B. 2.54 + j0.866 D. 1.28 + j0.98
Find the principal 5th root of 50(cos 150° + j sin
150°) 20. ECE Board Exam April 1999
A. 1.9 + j1.1 C. 2.87 + j2.1 Simplify the expression j
1997 1999
+j .
B. 3.26 – j2.1 D. 2.25 – j1.2 A. 0 C. 1 + j
B. -j D. 1 – j
9. EE Board Exam October 1997
3
What is the quotient when 4 + j8 is divided by j ? 21. ECE Board Exam November 1998
A. 8 – j4 C. -8 + j4 Find the value of (1 + j)
5
B. 8 + j4 D. -8 – j4 A. 1 – j C. 1 + j
B. -4(1 + j) D. 4(1 + j)
10. EE Board Exam October 1997
If A = -2 – j3 and B = 3 + j4, what is A/B? 22. ECE Board Exam April 1999
18−j 18+j 3
What is the quotient when 4 + j8 is divided by j ?
A. C.
25 25 A. 8 – j4 C. -8 + j4
−𝟏𝟖−𝐣 −18+j B. 8 + j4 D. -8 – j4
B. D.
𝟐𝟓 25
23. ECE Board Exam November 1999
11. EE Board Exam October 1997 2 20
Evaluate the expression (1 + j ) .
4+j3 A. 1 C. 10
Rationalize
2−j B. 0 D. -1
5+j2
A. 1 + j2 C. 24. ECE Board Exam April 2000
5
11+j10 In polar coordinates system, the length of the ray
B. D. 2 + j2 segment from a fixed origin is known as
5
A. amplitude C. hypotenuse
12. EE Board Exam October 1997 B. radius vector D. minimum point
(2+𝑗 3)(5−𝑗 )
Simplify 25. ECE Board Exam April 2000
(3−𝑗 2)2
A. (221 – j91)/169 C. (-7 + j17)/13 If (x + jy)(2 – j4) = 14 – j8, find x.
B. (21 + j52)/13 D. (-90 + A. 2 C. 4
j220)/169 B. 3 D. 5

13. EE Board Exam April 1996 26. ME Board Exam April 1997
Evaluate the value of −10multiplied by −7.
 A. j C. − 𝟕𝟎
B. 70 D. 17 44. If z = x + jy and ω = (1 – jz)/(z – j), then |ω| = 1
implies that in the complex plane
27. EE Board Exam October 1993 A. z lies on the imaginary axis
Write the polar form of the vector 3 + j4. B. z lies on the real axis
A. 6 cis 53.1 deg C. 5 cis 53.1 deg C. z lies on the unit circle
B. 10 cis 53.1 deg D. 8 cis 53.1 deg D. none of these
2 3
3 45. The sequence s = j + 2j + 3j + … 100 terms
28. Perform the indicated operation −9 × −343
simplifies to
A. -j2 C. j21
A. 50(1 – j) C. 25(1 – j)
B. -j21 D. 21
B. j25 D. 100(1 – j)
29. Given: A  3060 and B = 21(cos160° - jsin160°). 46. The additive inverse of a + jb is
Solve for A – B. A. -a + jb C. 1/(a – jb)
A. 63∠43.6° C. 𝟒𝟖∠𝟒𝟑. 𝟔° B. 1 D. -a – jb
B. 54∠43.6° D. 65∠47.7°
47. The complex number z which satisfy |z| < 2 are
30. In complex algebra, we use a diagram to represent A. on the x-axis
a complex plane called the ____. B. on the circle with radius 2 and center at the
A. Venn Diagram C. Argand origin
Diagram C. inside the circle with radius 2 and center at the
B. De Moivre’s Diagram D. Funnicular origin
Diagram D. none of these
-j
31. Evaluate j . 48. In an Argand diagram the set of points defined by
-π/2
A. 1 C. e the equation z = 16 is
π/2
B. 0 D. e A. a point C. a straight line
4 B. a circle D. parallel line
32. Evaluate (3cis30°)
A. 81 cis120° C. 81 cis60° 𝑗3 𝑗2 𝑗2
B. 81 cis30° D. 81 cis90° 49. The value of 5 4 −𝑗3 is
𝑗 𝑗2 7
33. If b = 0. then the number a + jb is A. 12 + j2 C. -12 – j2
A. complex C. imaginary B. -12 + j2 D. 12 – j2
B. real D. irrational
1/2 50. In the complex plane, the set of points defined by
34. Which of the following best describes (-3) ? the equation z = 1 is a/an
A. irrational number C. natural number A. circle C. ellipse
B. pure imaginary number D. complex B. a straight line D. parabola
number
51. The complex number z = x + jy which satisfy the
35. What is the product of √-3 and √-12? 𝑧−𝑗 5
A. j6 C. 6 equation = 1lie on
𝑧+𝑗 5
B. -j6 D. -6 A. the x-axis
8
B. the straight line y = 5
36. Evaluate (j – 1) . C. a circle passing through the origin
A. 16 C. j16 D. none of these
B. -16 D. -j16
2 2
52. If (x + jy)(p + jq) = (x + y )j, then
37. If 𝑗 = −1, solve for x and y if x + 2 + j4 = 5 + j(y – 3) A. p = x, q = y C. x = q, y = p
2 2
A. -3, 7 C. 3, 7 B. p = x , q = y D. none of these
B. 3, -7 D. -3, -7
1+𝑗 𝑛
38. If j(x – 2) = y – j3, solve for x. 53. The smallest positive integer for which =1
1−𝑗
A. -4 C. -2 is
B. -3 D. -1 A. n=4 C. n = 12
113 84 3
B. n=8 D. n = 14
39. Evaluate j + 4j +j .
A. 4 C. 4 + j2 1+𝑗 𝑥−𝑗 2 2−𝑗 3 𝑦−𝑗
B. -4 D. 4 – j2 54. If + = 𝑗 then the real values
3+𝑗 3−𝑗
of x and y are given by
40. If z = 2 + j and w = j – 2, find (z – w)/(z + w). A. x = -3, y = -1 C. x = 3, y = 1
A. j2 C. j B. x = 3, y = -1 D. x = 1, y = -3
B. -j2 D. -j
2 2 4 6 8
55. If j = -1, then j + j + j + j + …. to (2n + 1) terms
41. Rationalize (2 + j)/(3 – j). equals
A. j/2 C. (1 + j)/2 A. -1 C. 0
B. (5 + j)/2 D. (1 – j)/2 B. +1 D. none of these

42. Find the 50th term of 1 + j, 2 + j4, 3 + j7, … 𝑗 +𝑗 2 +𝑗 3 +𝑗 4 +𝑗 5

A. 47 + j148 C. 49 + j148 56. The value of
1+𝑗
is
B. 48 + j148 D. 50 + j148 𝟏+𝒋
A. C. 1
2 𝟐
43. If z = 24 + j10, find z. 1−𝑗
A. 5 + j or 5 – j C. 5 – j or -5 + j B. D. 1/2
2
B. 5 + j or -5 – j D. 5 – j or -5 – j
57. If 𝑧 = 3 + 𝑗2 2, the value of 𝑧 × 𝑧is B. 0.112 + (j1.034 + 2πk) D. 0.112 + (j3.034
A. 11 C. 1 + 𝑗12 2 + 2πk)
B. 1 D. none of these -1 -1
71. Evaluate the expression in polar form j + (2 – j3) .
58. The cube roots of -1 are A. 0.395∠80.59° C. 0.841∠118.22°
−1+𝑗 3 −1−𝑗 3 𝟏+𝒋 𝟑 B. 𝟎. 𝟕𝟖𝟒∠ − 𝟕𝟖. 𝟔𝟗° D. 0.987∠ −
A. -1,
2
, 2 C. -1,
𝟐
, 58.29°
𝟏−𝒋 𝟑
5+3∠20°+𝑗 3
𝟐 72. Evaluate the expression .
1+𝑗 3 1−𝑗 3 1−3𝑗 2
B. 1, , 2 D. -1, -1, -1 A. 𝟐. 𝟏𝟗𝟗∠𝟐𝟕. 𝟐𝟒° C. 40.251∠ −
2
154.69°
2 3
59. If 2j + 6j + 3j – 6j
16 19
+ 4j
25
= x + jy, then B. 30.784∠38.69° D. 70.333∠ −
A. x = 1, y = -4 C. x = 1, y = 4 154.69°
B. x = 4, y = -1 D. x = -1, y = -4
7+𝑗 8 4+𝑗 5
73. Evaluate the expression .
60. If z1 = j and z2 = -1 + j2, the |z1 + z2| is 6−𝑗 3 8−𝑗 4
A. 8 C. 4 A. 𝟏. 𝟏𝟑𝟒∠𝟏𝟓𝟑. 𝟐𝟖° C. 124.151∠88.22°
B. 𝟏𝟎 D. 2 B. 13.224∠138.69° D. 170.243∠ −
65.33°
1 1
61. The value of − is 74. Evaluate (j)
j
1+𝑗 3 1−𝑗 3 /2
A. 36/100 C. 3/5 A. eπ C. eπ
-π/2 -
B. -j6/10 D. none of these B. e D. eπ

62. ____ is a combination of real and imaginary 75. Evaluate ln(3 + j4).
numbers. A. 1.16 + j 0.972 C. 1.61 + j 0.927
A. real number C. imaginary B. 1.61 + j 0.972 D. 1.16 + j 0.927
number
B. imaginary operator D. complex 76. Evaluate log (-5).
number A. 0.7 – j 1.36 C. 0.1 + j 7.36
B. 0.7 + j 1.63 D. 0.7 + j 1.36
63. In the polar form of a complex number, say Z = R
bar θ, θ is referred to as 77. Evaluate cos (3 – j)
A. real part of the complex number A. 1.53 + j 0.17 C. -1.53 + j 0.17
B. imaginary part of the complex number B. 1.35 + j 0.17 D. -1.53 - j 0.17
C. magnitude of the complex number
D. argument of the complex number 78. The value of (1 + j)^6 is equal to
A. j4 C. -j8
64. Evaluate 3bar(30°) - (6 – j2) + 5bar(-20°). B. -j12 D. j6
A. 5.660 – j1.790 C. 1.296 – j1.790
B. 1.296 + j1.790 D. 1.296 + j5.660 79. The product of (3 + j2)(4 – j3) is equal to
A. 13 – j C. 17 – j
65. Evaluate (6 + j7)(5bar(35°) + 7e
j0.765
). B. 15 – j D. 18 – j
A. 34.986 bar (60.96°)
B. 952.187bar(107.55°) 80. Find the length of the vector (2, 4, 4).
C. 110.305bar(89.548°) A. 8.75 C. 7.00
D. 2.210bar(89.548°) B. 6.00 D. 5.18
30 25 17
66. Evaluate 5 cos30° + j5sin30° + 2e
j0.752
– (3 + j5). 81. Simplify: j –2j + 3j
A. 3.012 bar (-22.11°) C. 3.012 bar (45°) A. 1 + j C. –1 + j
B. 30.12 bar (22.11°) D. -3.012 bar B. –1 – j2 D. –1 + j5
(22.11°)
82. The symbol j represents counterclockwise rotation
67. Get the square root of the product of (3 + j4) and (2 of a vector through ____ degrees.
+ j8). A. 180 C. 360
A. 3.237 bar (-2.01°) C. B. 90 D. 270
3.237bar(64.55°)
B. 6.421bar(64.55°) D. 12.556bar(- 83. The operator j has a value of ____.
24.55°) A. +1 C. −𝟏
B. -1 D. +1
(3 + j2)
68. Evaluate (3 + j2) .
5
A. 0.396bar(92.19°) C. 84. The vector j Eis the same as vector
3
14.483bar(248.03°) A. jE C. j E
2 4
B. 2bar(265°) D. B. j E D. j E
3.606bar(33.69°)
85. The conjugate of (-a + jb) is
69. Evaluate ln (7 + j2). A. (a – jb) C. (a + jb)
A. 0.465 C. B. (-a – jb) D. (jb – a)
1.533bar(62.87°)
B. 0.208bar(62.87°) D. 2.006bar(7.96°) 86. The operator “–a” turns a vector through ____
degrees.
3+𝑗 4 A. -120 C. 60
70. Determine the general value of ln .
2−𝑗 4 B. 120 D. -60
A. 0.112 + (j0.034 + 2πk) C. 0.112 + (j2.034
+ 2πk) 87. The polar form of the expression ja is ________.
 A. 2∠0° C. 𝟏∠𝟐𝟏𝟎° 1
B. D.
B. 3∠210° D. 1∠0° (𝑠−2)(𝑠 2 +4𝑠+5)
𝟏
B. Laplace Transform (𝒔−𝟐)𝟐 +𝟒(𝒔−𝟐)+𝟓
88. EE Board Exam April 1995, April 1997
The Laplace transform of coswt is 1
98. If the Laplace transform of f(t) is and f(0) = 0,
A. s/[(s square) + (w square] 𝑠 2 +5
B. w/[(s square) + (w square] then the Laplace transform of f’(t) is
C. w/(s + w) 𝒔 𝑠− 5
A. C.
D. s/(s + w) 𝒔𝟐 +𝟓 𝑠 2 +5
5 1
B. D.
89. EE Board Exam April 1997 𝑠 2 +5 𝑠(𝑠 2 +5)
Find the Laplace transform of2/(s + 1) – 4/(s + 3).
A. 2 e(exp -t) – 4 e(exp -3t) 99. If the Laplace transform of f(t) = g(s) and f(0) = 1,
B. e(exp -2t) + e(exp -3t) f’(0) = -3 then the Laplace transform of f”(t) is
2 2
C. e(exp -2t) – e(exp -3t) A. s g(s) – 1 C. s g(s) – s - 3
2 2
D. [2 e(exp -t)][1 – 2 e(exp -3t)] B. s g(s) – s + 3 D. s g(s) + 3s - 1

3 𝑡 1 100. If y satisfies y” + 3y = 0, y(0) = 2, y’(0) = -1, then the

90. Find the Laplace transform of
2
𝑒 − 2 𝑒 −𝑡 . Laplace transform of y is
𝑠+2 𝒔+𝟐 𝟐𝒔−𝟏 1−2𝑠
A. C. A. C.
2(𝑠 2 −1) 𝒔𝟐 −𝟏 𝒔𝟐 +𝟑 𝑠 2 +3
𝑠+2 𝑠+2 2𝑠−1 1−2𝑠
B. D. B. D.
𝑠 2 +1 2(𝑠 2 +1) 𝑠 2 −3 𝑠 2 −3
3
91. Find the Laplace transform of cos(t) + 2sin(t) 101. The Laplace transform of the function f(t) = 4t – 5
𝑠+2 𝑠+2 sin 2t is
A. C. 8 6 𝑠 1
2(𝑠 2 −1) 𝑠 2 −1 A. − 𝑠 2 +1 C. − 𝑠2
𝒔+𝟐 𝑠+2 𝑠2 𝑠 2 +9
B. D. 1 2 𝟐𝟒 𝟏𝟎
𝒔𝟐 +𝟏 2(𝑠 2 +1) B.
𝑠 2 −1
+ 𝑠2 D.
𝒔𝟒
− 𝒔𝟐+𝟒
92. The Laplace transform of i(t) is given by 𝐼 𝑠 =
2 102. Find the Laplace transform of sin (t/2).
2(𝑠+1)
. As t  ∞, the value of i(t) tends to 2 𝟐
A. C.
A. 0 C. 2 𝑠 2 +4 𝟒𝒔𝟐 +𝟏
𝑠 𝑠
B. 1 D. ∞ B. D.
𝑠 2 +4 4𝑠 2 +1
5 2
93. Consider the function𝐹 𝑠 =
𝑠(𝑠2 +3𝑠+2)
, where F(s) 103. Find the Laplace transform of t – 3t + 5.
𝟐 𝟑 𝟓 6 6 5
is the Laplace transform of the function f(t). The A.
𝒔𝟑
− 𝒔𝟐 + 𝒔 C.
𝑠3
− 𝑠2 + 𝑠
initial value of f(t) is equal to 3 3 5 1! 3! 5!
A. 5 C. 5/3 B. − + D. − +
𝑠3 𝑠2 𝑠 𝑠3 𝑠2 𝑠
B. 5/2 D. 0
2
104. Which of the following is the Laplace transform of
94. The Laplace transform of (t – 2t)u(t – 1) is the function graphed below?
2 2 2
A.
𝑠3
𝑒−𝑠 − 𝑠 2 𝑒−𝑠 C.
𝑠3
𝑒−𝑠 − f(t)
2 −𝑠
𝑠
𝑒 2

2 2 𝟐 −𝒔 1
B.
𝑠3
𝑒−2𝑠 − 𝑠 2 𝑒−𝑠 D.
𝒔𝟑
𝒆 −
𝟏 −𝒔 1 2 3 t
𝒔
𝒆
𝟐𝒆−𝟑𝒔 2𝑒3𝑠
A. C.
95. The Laplace transform of the function f(t) = t, 𝒔 𝑠
starting at t = a, is 3𝑒−2𝑠 3𝑒2𝑠
B. D.
𝟏 𝑒−𝑎𝑠 𝑠 𝑠
A. C.
(𝒔+𝒂)𝟐 𝑠2
105. Which of the following functions has the Laplace
 as 𝑒−𝑎𝑠 𝑎 s 2
e transform of 2e /(s + 4)?
B. 2 D.
(s  a)2 (𝑠+𝑎) 𝑠2 A. 2u(t – 1)sin t C. u(t – 1)sin 2(t – 1)
B. 2u(t + 1)sin t D. u(t + 1)sin 2(t +
2(𝑠+1) 1)
96. Ifℒ 𝑓 𝑡 = , then f(0) and f(∞) are given
𝑠 2 +2𝑠+5 1, 0 ≤ 𝑡 < 1
by 106. Let𝑓 𝑡 = , and suppose f(t + 2) = f(t).
A. 0, 2 respectively C. 0, 1 0, 1 ≤ 𝑡 < 2
Then the Laplace transform of f(t) is ____.
respectively 1 1
B. 2, 0 respectively D. 2/5, 0 A. C.
𝑠(1−𝑒−𝑠 ) 𝑠(1−𝑒−2𝑠 )
respectively 1 𝟏
B. D.
1 𝑠(1+𝑒−2𝑠 ) 𝒔(𝟏+𝒆−𝒔 )
97. If the Laplace transform of f(t) is 2
𝑠 +4𝑠+5
, then the
2t
Laplace transform of e f(t) is 107. Match List I (signals) with List II (Laplace transform)
𝑒2𝑠 1 and select the correct answer.
A. C.
𝑠 2 +4𝑠+5 (𝑠 2 +4𝑠+5)−2 -t -t
List I (A) e (B) 1 (C) t (D) te
 1 1 1 1 3𝑠+2 𝑑𝑓
List II 1. 2.
(𝑠+1)2
3. 4. 115. For the function 𝐹 𝑠 = 2 , will be
𝑠2 𝑠 𝑠+1 𝑠(𝑠 +4𝑠+5) 𝑑𝑡 𝑡=0
A. 3 C. zero
A B C D A B C D B. 1/3 D. 2/3
A. 4 1 3 2 C. 4 3 1 2
B. 2 3 1 4 D. 2 1 3 4 116. If the unilateral Laplace transform X(s) of a signal
7𝑠+10
108. The final value theorem of function 𝐹 𝑠 = x(t) is
𝑠(𝑠+2)
, then the initial and final values of the
5 signal would be respectively
2 is equal to
𝑠(𝑠 +2𝑠+2) A. 3.5 and 5 C. 5 and zero
A. zero C. 5/2 B. zero and 7 D. 7 and 5
B. 2/5 D. 5
117. The Laplace transform of a transportation lag of 5
𝑠+2 seconds is
109. For 𝑉 𝑠 =
𝑠(𝑠+1)
, the initial and final value of v(t) 𝟏
-5s
will respectively be A. e C.
𝒔+𝟓
5s
A. 1 and 1 C. 2 and 1 B. e D. 𝑒 −𝑠/5
B. 2 and 2 D. 1 and 2
t
118. The Laplace transform of the function f(t) = te is
𝟏 −1
A. C.
110. The Laplace transform of the waveform shown in (−𝒔+𝟏)𝟐 (𝑠+1)2
the figure is 1 1
B. D.
𝑠2 𝑠 2 +1
V
V0 119. Find the Laplace transform of the step function
0, 𝑡 ≤ 2
𝑓 𝑡 =
1, 𝑡 > 2
1 −2𝑠 1 𝑠
𝑒
T t
A. −
𝑠
C. 𝑒
𝑉0 𝑉0 𝑉0 𝑠
A. + 𝑒 −𝑠𝑇 C. + 1 −𝑠 2 −3𝑠
𝑇𝑠 2 𝑇𝑠 2 𝑇𝑠 2 B. 𝑒 D. 𝑒
𝑉0 𝑠𝑇 𝑠2 𝑠3
𝑒 (1 + 𝑠𝑇)
𝑇𝑠 2
𝑉0 𝑉0 𝑽𝟎
B. + 𝑒 𝑠𝑇 D. + 120. Let δbe the impulse function anddefine, for a >0, f(t)
𝑇𝑠 2 𝑇𝑠 2 𝑻𝒔𝟐 = δ(t – a). What is the Laplace transform of f(t)?
𝑽𝟎 −𝒔𝑻
𝒆 (𝟏 + 𝒔𝑻) A. e
-as
C. se
-as
𝑻𝒔𝟐 as as
B. e D. se
111. Match List I with List II and select the correct
answer using codes given below the list 121. The Laplace transform of e−5t cos ωt is
𝒔+𝟓 5𝑠
A. C.
-2(t – [(𝒔+𝟓)𝟐 +𝝎𝟐 ] 𝑠 2 +𝜔 2
(A) e 𝑑 𝑡
List I 2) (B) (𝑡 2 ) (C)
2 B.
𝑠−5
D.
𝑠+2
𝑑𝑡
[(𝑠−5)2 +𝜔 2 ] 7𝑠 2 +𝜔 2
2 𝑒−2𝑠 1 1
List II 1. 2. 3. 4. 122. Find the Laplace transform of 𝑓 𝑡 = sin 8𝑡 sin 6𝑡.
𝑠2 𝑠+2 2𝑠 2 2𝑠
2𝜋 𝟗𝟔𝒔
A. C.
𝑠−2 (𝒔𝟐 +𝟒)(𝒔𝟐 +𝟗𝟔)
A B C A B C 6𝑠−8 96𝑠
A. 2 1 3 C. 1 2 3 B. D.
𝑠 2 +4𝑠+40 (𝑠 2 −4)(𝑠 2 +96)
B. 2 3 4 D. 3 1 4
123. Find the Laplace transform of
𝑠−1
112. The initial and final values of the function 𝑓 𝑡 = 2𝑒 2𝑡 sin 4𝑡 sin 3𝑡.
(𝑠+1)(𝑠+2) 10𝑠
are given by A. C.
(𝑠 2 −4𝑠+5)(𝑠 2 −4𝑠+54)
A. 1 and 1 C. 2 and 1 𝟒𝟗(𝒔−𝟐)
B. 2 and 2 D. 1 and 0 (𝒔𝟐 −𝟒𝒔+𝟓)(𝒔𝟐 −𝟒𝒔+𝟓𝟒)
2𝑠 3 −8𝑠 2 −59𝑠
113. Match List I with List II and select the correct B. D.
answer using codes given below the list (𝑠 2 −4𝑠+5)(𝑠 2 −4𝑠+54)
49
List I List II (𝑠 2 −4𝑠+5)(𝑠 2 −4𝑠+54)
(A) unit ramp 1. 1 - s
(B) unit step 2. 1 124. Find the Laplace transform of 𝑓 𝑡 = 2𝑒 2𝑡 (3 cos 6𝑡 −
1 5 sin 6𝑡).
(C) unit impulse 3. 4𝑠−18 𝟔𝒔−𝟒𝟖
𝑠 A. C.
1 𝑠 2 +4𝑠+40 𝒔𝟐 +𝟒𝒔+𝟒𝟎
(D) unit double 4. 2 3𝑠−24 4𝑠−28
𝑠 B. D.
𝑠 2 +4𝑠+40 𝑠 2 +4𝑠+40
A B C D A B C D
A. 4 3 2 1 C. 4 3 1 2 125. Find the Laplace transform of
B. 3 4 1 2 D. 3 4 1 2 𝑓 𝑡 = 3𝑒 −0.5𝑡 sin 3𝑡 sinh 7𝑡.
3 3
A.
(𝑠−6.5)2 +9
− (𝑠+6.5)2 +9
114. The Laplace transform of the function i(t) is
10𝑠+4 4.5 4.5
𝐼 𝑠 = 2 . Its final value will be B.
(𝑠−6.5)2 +9
− (𝑠+6.5)2 +9
𝑠(𝑠+1)(𝑠 +4𝑠+5)
A. 4/5 C. 4 4 4
C.
(𝑠−6.5)2 +9
− (𝑠+6.5)2 +9
B. 5/4 D. 5
𝟒.𝟓 𝟒.𝟓
D.
(𝒔−𝟔.𝟓)𝟐 +𝟗
− (𝒔+𝟕.𝟓)𝟐+𝟗
 2 2
B. (s- 4)/(s -8s +25) D. (s-3)/(s -8s +
126. Determine the Laplace Transform of 𝑓 𝑡 = 25)
(𝑒2𝑡 −𝑒−2𝑡 )2 -2t
138. Find the Laplace transform of 2e cos 3t.
𝑒−3𝑡 2(𝑠+4) 𝟐(𝒔+𝟐)
2 1 1 A. C.
A.
𝑠+2.5
− 𝑠−3.5 − 𝑠+5.5 𝑠 2 +4𝑠+13
2𝑠
𝒔𝟐 +𝟒𝒔+𝟏𝟑
2(𝑠+4)
3 1 1 B. D.
𝑠 2 +4𝑠+13 𝑠(𝑠+2)2
B.
𝑠−11.5
− 𝑠−1.5 + 𝑠+2.5
1 2 1 -2t
C.
𝑠−2
− 𝑠−1 + 𝑠+5 139. The Laplace transform of e
1
is given by
2
𝟏 𝟐 𝟏 A. C.
D.
𝒔−𝟐.𝟓
− 𝒔+𝟑.𝟓 + 𝒔+𝟓.𝟓 2𝑠
2
𝑠
𝟏
B. D.
𝑠+1 𝒔+𝟐
2(𝑠 2 +1)
127. Find the initial value of 𝐻 𝑠 = 𝑠(𝑠+2)(𝑠+4). 140. Laplace transform method of solution is applicable
A. 4 C. 2 to equation containing
B. 3 D. 0 A. Differential terms only C. Scalar terms
only
5𝑠+6 B. Integral terms only D. none of the
128. Find the initial value of 𝐺 𝑠 = .
𝑠3 above
A. 4 C. 2
B. 3 D. 0 141. The Laplace transform of the impulse response is
A. 0 C. 1/s
10(𝑠+3) B. 1 D. infinity
129. Find the final value of 𝐻 𝑠 = .
𝑠(𝑠+2)
A. 10 C. 15 142. What is the Laplace transform of 2 sin 5t?
B. 12 D. 20 A. 2
10
C. 2
2𝑠
𝑠 +5 𝑠 +25
5 𝟏𝟎
50 B. D.
130. Find the final value of 𝐻 𝑠 = . 𝑠 2 +25 𝒔𝟐 +𝟐𝟓
𝑠(𝑠+2)2
A. 11 C. 15 143. Find the inverse Laplace transform of
1
.
B. 12.5 D. 22.5 𝑠 2 +9
𝟏
A. sin 3t C. 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝟑𝒕
𝟑
131. Consider the initial value problem y” + 4y = sin(2t), B. cos 3t D.
1
cos 3𝑡
y(0) = 0, y’(0) = 1. Find the Laplace transform Y(s) 3
of the solution y(t).
2
A. 1/(s + 4)
2 2
C. (s + 6)/(s +
2 C. Inverse Laplace Transform
4)
2 144. EE Board Exam April 1997
2
B. (s + 6)/(s + 4)
2 2
D. (s + 6)/(s + 4) What is the inverse Laplace transform of k divided
by [(s square) + (k square)]?
132. Consider the initial value problem y” + y’ – 6y = A. coskt C. (e exponent kt)
exp(3t), y(0) = 1, y’(0) = 0. Find the Laplace B. sin kt D. 1.00
transform Y(s) of the solution y(t).
𝑠 2 −2𝑠−2 𝑠 2 +2𝑠−2 145. EE Board Exam March 1998
A. C. Determine the inverse Laplace transform of
(𝑠−2)(𝑠−3)(𝑠+3) (𝑠−2)(𝑠+3)2
𝑠 2 −2𝑠−2 𝒔𝟐 −𝟐𝒔−𝟐
200
B. D. 𝐼 𝑠 =
(𝑠−2)(𝑠−3)2 (𝒔−𝟐)𝟐 (𝒔−𝟑) -25t
𝑠2 − 50𝑠 + 10625 -25t
A. i(t) = 2e sin 100t C. i(t) = 2e cos
133. Consider the initial value problem y” + 4y = sin(2t), 100t
-25t -25t
y(0) = 0, y’(0) = 1. Find the Laplace transform Y(s) B. i(t) = 2te sin 100t D. i(t) = 2te cos
of the solution y(t). 100t
2 2 2 2
A. 1/(s + 4) C. (s + 6)/(s +
4)
2 146. EE Board Exam April 1997
2
B. (s + 6)/(s + 4)
2 2
D. (s + 6)/(s + 4) The inverse Laplace transform of s/[(s square) + (w
square)] is
134. Consider the initial value problem y” + y’ – 6y = A. sin wt C. e exponent wt
exp(3t), y(0) = 1, y’(0) = 0. Find the Laplace B. w D. coswt
transform Y(s) of the solution y(t).
𝑠 2 −2𝑠−2 𝑠 2 +2𝑠−2 147. Find the inverse Laplace transform of 2/(s + 1) – 4/(s
A. C. + 3).
(𝑠−2)(𝑠−3)(𝑠+3) (𝑠−2)(𝑠+3)2
A. 2 e(exp -t) – 4 e(exp -3t)
𝑠 2 −2𝑠−2 𝒔𝟐 −𝟐𝒔−𝟐
B. D. B. e(exp -2t) + e(exp -3t)
(𝑠−2)(𝑠−3)2 (𝒔−𝟐)𝟐 (𝒔−𝟑) C. e(exp -2t) – e(exp -3t)
D. [2 e(exp -t)][1 – 2 e(exp -3t)]
135. If y satisfies y” + 3y = 0, y(0) = 2, y’(0) = -1, then the
Laplace transform of y is 2𝑠−18
𝟐𝒔−𝟏 1−2𝑠 148. Find the inverse Laplace transform of as a
A. C. 𝑠 2 +9
𝒔𝟐 +𝟑 𝑠 2 +3 function of x.
2𝑠−1 1−2𝑠
B. D. A. 2 cos x – sin 3x C. 3 cos 2x – 2 sin
𝑠 2 −3 𝑠 2 −3 6x
7 B. 2 cos 3x – 6 sin 3x D. 6 cos x – 3 sin
136. Find the Laplace transform of t . 2x
7 8
A. 5040/s C. 5040/s
6 9
B. 5040/s D. 5040/s 1
149. Determine the inverse Laplace transform of 2 −8𝑠 .
4t 4𝑠
137. Find the Laplace transform of e cos3t A.
t
0.25 e sinh t C. 0.25 e cosh t
t
2 2
A. s/(s -8s + 25) C. 3/(s -8s + 25) B.
2t
0.5 e sinh t D.
2t
0.5 e cosh t
 2𝑠+3 161. If the Laplace transform of the function f(t) is F(s)
150. Find the inverse Laplace transform of
𝑠(𝑠 2 +1)
. and u(t) represents the unit step function. The
-st
5 𝑡 inverse Laplace transform of e F(s) is
A. 3 – 3cos (t) + 2sin (t) C. −3 + 2 𝑒 + A. f(t)u(t – 1) C. f(t – 1)u(t – 1)
1 −𝑡 𝑓(𝑡)
2
𝑒 B. f(t – 1)u(t) D.
𝑡−1
5 𝑡 1
B. 3cos (t) + 2sin (t) D.
2
𝑒 + 2 𝑒−𝑡
162. Use the Laplace transform to find the general
x
solution of the differential equation y’’ – 4y’ + 4y = e .
2𝑠+3 2x 2x x 2x -2x
151. Find the inverse Laplace transform of
𝑠(𝑠 2 −1)
. x
A. y = Ae + Bxe + e C. y = Ae + Be
+e
𝟓
−𝟑 + 𝟐 𝒆𝒕
x -x x x x
A. 3 – 3cos (t) + 2sin (t) C. + 2x
B. y = Ae + Be + 3e D. y = Ae + Bxe
𝟏 −𝒕 +e
𝟐
𝒆
5 𝑡 1 163. Use the Laplace transform to find the general
B. 3cos (t) + 2sin (t) D.
2
𝑒 + 2 𝑒−𝑡 solution of the differential equation y’’ – 4y = x.
𝑥 𝑥
A. 𝑦 = + 𝐴𝑒 𝑥 + 𝐵𝑒 −𝑥 C. 𝑦 = + 𝐴𝑒 −𝑥 +
2 4
152. The inverse Laplace transform of 𝐹 𝑠 = 𝐵𝑒 −2𝑥
2𝑠+3 𝑥2 𝒙
is B. 𝑦=− + 𝐴𝑒 3𝑥 + 𝐵𝑒 −3𝑥 D. 𝒚=− +
𝑠 2 +4𝑠+13 2t 2 𝟒
A. f(t) = e (2cos3t – 1/3sin3t) 𝑨𝒆𝟐𝒙 + 𝑩𝒆−𝟐𝒙
-2t
B. f(t) = e (2cos3t – 1/3sin3t)
C. f(t) = 2cos3(t + 2) – 1/3sin3(t + 2) 164. Use the Laplace transform to solve the initial value
D. f(t) = 2cos3(t – 2) – 1/3sin3(t - 2) problem y’’ – 5y’ + 6y = x, y(0) = 1, y’(0) = 4.
𝒙 𝟓
A. 𝒚 = + + 𝑨𝒆𝟐𝒙 + 𝑩𝒆𝟑𝒙
𝟔 𝟑𝟔
153. The inverse Laplace transform of the function 𝑥2 2
𝑠+5 B. 𝑦= − + 𝐴𝑒 𝑥 + 𝐵𝑒 −2𝑥
(𝑠+1)(𝑠+3)
is 2
𝑥−5
3

-t -3t -t -3t
C. 𝑦= + 𝐴 cos 𝑥 + 𝐵 sin 𝑥
3
A. 2e – e C. e – 2e 𝑥 2 −𝑥
-t -3t -t -3t
B. 2e + e D. e +– e D. 𝑦= + 𝐴𝑥 cos 𝑥 + 𝐵𝑥 sin 𝑥
4

𝑠−1 165. Let f(t) = cos t and g(t) = sin t. Calculateℒ[𝑓 ∗ 𝑔](𝑠).
154. The inverse Laplace of
𝑠 2 −2𝑠+10
is
1 𝑠
A. 𝑒𝑡 cos 10𝑡 C. 𝑒 −𝑡 cos 10𝑡 A. C.
𝑠 𝑠 2 +4
B. 𝒆𝒕 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝟑𝒕 D. 𝑒 −𝑡 cos 3𝑡 𝟏 𝒔
𝒔𝟐 +𝟏 𝒔𝟐 +𝟏
155. The inverse Laplace transform of the function 4 4𝑠 2 𝑠
−𝑠3 +𝑠2 +𝑠+4 B. D.
𝐹 𝑠 = 2 is 𝑠 2 −4 𝑠 2 −4 𝑠2 𝑠+1
𝑠4 +5𝑠 +4
A. f(t) = sin 3t + sin t C. f(t) = sin t – cos
166. Use the Laplace transform to solve the integral
2t
equation
B. f(t) = 4cos 2t – 3sin 4t D. f(t) = 5cos 4t + 𝑡
6sin 2t 𝑦 𝑡 = 𝑡 + 0 sin(𝑡 − 𝜏) 𝑦 𝜏 𝑑𝜏
𝒕𝟑 𝑡
A. 𝒕+ C. 𝑡2 −
156. The inverse Laplace transform of the function 𝟔 5
−𝑠4 +6𝑠−12 𝑡2 𝑡2
𝐹 𝑠 = 4 is
B. −𝑡 +
4
D. 𝑡3 +
6
𝑠55 −2𝑠t 4t
A. f(t) = t – e C. f(t) = sin 3t – e
B. f(t) = sinh t + cos 2t D.
3
f(t) = t – e
2t 167. Use the Laplace transform to solve the integral
equation
𝑡
157. Use the Laplace transform to solve the initial value 𝑦 𝑡 = 𝑡 − 0 𝑒 𝑡−𝜏 𝑦 𝜏 𝑑𝜏
x
problem y’ – y = e , y(0) = 2. 𝑡3 𝑡 𝑡2
-x
A. y = e + 4 C. y = xsin x – cos
A. 𝑡2 − C. −
3 3 2
x 𝒕𝟐 3
x x -x x B. 𝒕− D. 2t + 3t
B. y = xe + 2e D. y = xe - e 𝟐

158. Let F(s) be the Laplace transform of f(t) and G(s) be 168. Use the Laplace transform to solve the integral
the Laplace transform of g(t). Then the Laplace equation
𝑡
transform of
𝑡
𝑓 𝑡 − 𝑢 𝑔 𝑢 𝑑𝑢is ____. 𝒚 𝑡 = 𝑡 2 + 0 (𝑡 − 𝜏)𝑦 𝜏 𝑑𝜏
0 2 2t -t
𝑠 A. -2t + e2t C. t – e + e
A. 0
𝐹 𝑠 − 𝑢 𝐺(𝑢)𝑑𝑢 C. F(s)G(s) t
B. -2 + e + e
-t
D. t + e
t
𝑠
B. 0
𝐺 𝑠 − 𝑢 𝐹(𝑢)𝑑𝑢 D. F(s) + G(s)
169. Use Laplace transform to solve the initial value
3x
159. The Laplace transform of current in an RLC series problem y’’ – 3y’ + 2y = e , y(0) = 2, y’(0) = 3.
3x x 2x 3x x
circuit with R = 2 ohms, L 1 H and C = ½ F is 𝐼 𝑠 = A. y = e − 3e + 2e C. y = −e − e +
2x
1 e
𝑠2 +2𝑠+2
. The voltage across the inductor L will be 3x x
B. y = 4e + e − 5e
2x 𝟑
D. 𝒚 = 𝒆𝒙 + 𝒆𝟑𝒙
𝟏
-t -t 𝟐 𝟐
A. e sin t C. e (sin t + cos t)
-t -t
B. e cos t D. e (cos t – sin t) 170. Calculate the convolution of f(t) = cost and g(t) = t.
A. (f ∗g)(t) = sin t + t C. (f ∗g)(t) = 1 −
160. The Laplace transform of the current to some cost
𝑠+3
excitation is𝐼 𝑠 = 2. The time domain current B. (f ∗g)(t) = sin 2t – cost D. (f ∗g)(t) = 1 +
(𝑠+1)
cost
i(t) is given by
-t -t t -t
A. e + 2te C. e + te 171. Calculate the convolution of f(t) = t with g(t) = t.
-t -t -t -t
B. 2e + te D. e + 3te 2 2 3
A. (f ∗g)(t) = t − t C. (f ∗g)(t) = t − t
 2 3
B. (f ∗g)(t) = t + t D. (f ∗g)(t) = t /6 B. 12 sin 5𝑡 + (3/5) cos 5𝑡
2
C. 5 cos 3𝑡 + (3/ 5) sin 3𝑡
172. Calculate the convolution of f(t) = t and g(t) = t. D. (5/ 3) cos 5𝑡 + 5 sin 5𝑡
𝑡3 𝑡
A. 𝑓∗𝑔 𝑡 = C. 𝑓∗𝑔 𝑡 = 2
9 3 184. Find the inverse Laplace transform of 12/(s -4)
𝑡2
B. 𝑓∗𝑔 𝑡 = D. 𝒇∗𝒈 𝒕 = A. 6 sinh 2t C. 2 sinh 6t
16
𝒕𝟒 B. 6 sin 2t D. 2 sin 6t
𝟏𝟐 3
185. Find the Inverse Laplace Transform of (5s + 4)/s .
2
1 A. 5 + 2t C. 5t + 2
173. The inverse Laplace transform of is B. 5t + t
2
D. 5t + 2t
2
𝑠(𝑠 2 +𝜔 2 )
1 𝟏
A.
𝜔2
cos(𝜔𝑡 − 1) C.
𝝎𝟐
(𝟏 − 𝑠+1
186. For the function 𝐹 𝑠 = 𝑠(𝑠 2 +4𝑠+4)the equivalent
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝝎𝒕)
1 time domain equation is
B. (𝜔𝑡 + 1) D. none of the 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
𝜔2 A.
𝟒
− 𝟒 𝒆−𝟐𝒕 + 𝟐 𝒕𝒆−𝟐𝒕
above
1 1 1
B. − 𝑒 −2𝑡 cos 2𝑡 + 𝑡𝑒 −2𝑡
4 4 2
174. It is the process of transforming a given function 1 1 1
from real time domain to a new function in the C. − 𝑡𝑒 −2𝑡 + 𝑒 −2𝑡
2 2 2
complex frequency domain. 1 1 1
A. Fourier transformation
D. − 𝑒 −2𝑡 sin 2𝑡 + 𝑡𝑒 −2𝑡 cos 2𝑡
4 4 2
B. Power series
1
C. Inverse Laplace transformation 187. The inverse Laplace transform of is given by
𝑠(𝑠+2)
D. Laplace transformation -2t -2t
A. (1 – e )/2 C. (1 + e )/2
2t 2t
175. Find the Laplace transform of 𝑓 𝑡 = 3 sin 𝑡 cos 𝑡. B. (1 – e )/2 D. (1 + e )/2
1.5 𝟑
A. 2 C. 𝟐
𝑠 +4 𝒔 +𝟒
1.5 3
B. D. D. Fourier Series
𝑠 2 −4 𝑠 2 −9
188. EE Board Exam October 1997
16𝑠+24 Evaluate the terms at t = 1 of the Fourier series
176. Find the inverse Laplace transform of 2 . 2𝑒 𝑗 10𝜋𝑡 + 2𝑒 −𝑗 10𝜋𝑡 .
4𝑠 +20
A. 4cos 2.2361t + 2.6833sin 2.2361t A. 2 + j C. 4
B. 4sin 2.2361t + 2.6833sin 2.2361t B. 2 D. 2 + j2
C. 4cos 5t + 2.6833sin 2.2361t
D. 4cos 2.2361t + 0.4472sin 2.2361t 189. EE Board Exam March 1998
Given the following series:
3𝑠−15 𝑥3 𝑥5
177. Find the inverse Laplace transform of . sin 𝑥 = 𝑥 − + +⋯
2t -t
𝑠 2 +6𝑠+5 -5t -
3! 5!
A. 3.33e – 1.33e C. 7.50e – 4.50e 𝑥2 𝑥4
t cos 𝑥 = 1 + + +⋯
2! 4!
B. 7.50e
-5t
– 4.50e
-t
D. 15e – 9e
2t -t 𝑥2 𝑥3
𝑒𝑥 = 1 + 𝑥 + + +⋯
2! 3!
178. Obtain the particular solution of the given What relation can you draw from these series?
x jx
2t
differential equation y’’ + 2y’ – 3y = e , y(0) = y’(0) = A. e = cos x + sin x C. e = jcos x +
0. sin x
jx x
2t 3t
A. -1/3e + 1/4e + 1/12e
-t B. e = cos x + jsin x D. je = icos x +
-2t 3t
B. 1/3e + 1/4e + 1/12e
-t jsin x
2t 3t -t
C. 1/3e - 1/4e + 1/12e
2t 3t
D. -3e + 4e + 12e
-t 190. EE Board Exam October 1997
One term of a Fourier series in cosine form is 10cos
179. It is the process of letting a signal decay. 40πt. Write it in exponential form.
j40 t -j40 t
A. attenuation C. damping A. 5e π C. 10e π
j40πt -j40πt j40 t
B. amplification D. transformation B. 5e + 5e D. 10e π
2
10𝑠+8 191. The Fourier series of the function f(t) = t on the
180. Find the inverse Laplace of 𝐹 𝑠 = 3 .
2
𝑠
2
interval [-π, π] is
A. 10t + t C. 3t + t - 1 A. 𝜋 2 + ∞
𝑛𝜋
cos 𝑛𝑡
𝑛 =1
B. 11 + 4t D. 4t + 5 2
𝝅𝟐 ∞ 𝟒(−𝟏)
𝒏
B. + 𝒏=𝟏 𝒏𝟐
6𝑠−54 𝟑
181. Find the inverse Laplace of 𝐹 𝑠 = 2 . ∞ ∞
𝑠 +9
C. 𝑛=1 𝜋 3 sin 𝑛𝑡 + 2
𝑛 =1 𝜋 cos 𝑛𝑡
𝜋 ∞
A. 5 cos 3t – 11 sin 3t C. 6 cos 3t – 18 sin D. + 𝑛 =1(cos 𝑛𝑡 − sin 𝑛𝑡)
6
3t
B. 18 cos 3t – 6 sin 3t D. 11 cos 3t 4 sin 192. The Fourier series of the function f(t) = cos t – 3
2

3t 2
sin t on the interval [-π, π] is
A. 1 + sin 2t C. 2 + sin 3t
3𝑠+9
182. Find the inverse Laplace of 𝐹 𝑠 = 2 . B. 3 – cos 4t D. 2 – cos 2t
𝑠 +5
A. 3 cos 5𝑡 + (7/5) sin 5𝑡
193. The Fourier series of the function f(t) = t on the
B. 5 cos 3𝑡 + (3/ 5) sin 3𝑡
interval [-2, 2] is
C. 𝟑 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝟓𝒕 + (𝟗/ 𝟓) 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝟓𝒕 ∞ 2 𝑛𝜋𝑡 ∞ 𝑛
3 𝑛𝜋𝑡
D. 5 cos 5𝑡 + 9 sin 5𝑡 A. 𝑛=1(𝑛 − 𝑛) sin
2
C. 𝑛=1 2 sin
2
∞ 2 𝑛𝜋𝑡
B. 𝑛=1(𝑛 + 𝑛) sin
2
D.
16𝑠+24
183. Find the inverse Laplace of 𝐹 𝑠 = . ∞ −𝟒(−𝟏)𝒏 𝒏𝝅𝒕
4𝑠 2 +20 𝒏=𝟏 𝐬𝐢𝐧
𝒏𝝅 𝟐
A. 𝟒𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝟓𝒕 + (𝟔/ 𝟓) 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝟓𝒕
194. The function
1, 𝑖𝑓 − 3 ≤ 𝑡 < 0 202. A periodic function f(t) is said to possess odd
𝑓 𝑥 =
−1, 𝑖𝑓 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 3 quarter-wave symmetry if
has Fourier series with only sine terms (no cosine A. f (t) = f (-t) C. f (t) = -f (t + T/2)
terms appear). This is so because B. f (-t) = -f (t) D. both B and C
A. The function f(x) is locally constant
B. The function f(x) is bounded by 2 203. If the average value of a periodic function over one
C. The function f(x) is not periodic period is zero and it consists of only odd harmonics
D. The function f(x) is odd then it must be possessing ____ symmetry.
A. half-wave C. odd quarter-
195. Find the cosine series for the function f(t) = sin 2t on wave
the interval [0, π]. B. even quarter-wave D. odd
𝑛
A. 𝑓 𝑡 = ∞ 𝑛=1 𝑛 2 +4 cos 𝑛𝑡
204. If in the Fourier series of a periodic function the
B. 𝑓 𝑡 = ∞ 𝑛=1 (𝑛 + 1) cos 𝑛𝑡
4 1+(−1)𝑛 +1
coefficient a0 = 0 and aa = 0, then it must be having
∞
C. 𝑓 𝑡 = 𝑛=1 𝜋 cos 𝑛𝑡 ____ symmetry.
4−𝑛 2
∞ 𝒏𝟐 +𝒏 A. odd C. even quarter-
D. 𝒇 𝒕 = 𝒏=𝟏 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒏𝒕
𝟒 wave
B. odd quarter-wave D. either A and B
196. Find the Fourier series of the function
0, 𝑖𝑓 − 𝜋 ≤ 𝑡 < 0 205. In the case of a periodic function possessing half-
𝑓 𝑥 = 1, 𝑖𝑓 0 ≤ 𝑡 < 0 wave symmetry, which Fourier coefficient is zero?
0, 𝑖𝑓 𝜋/2 ≤ 𝑡 < 0 A. an C. bn
∞ 𝑛
2
∞ 𝑛 B. a0 D. none of the
A. 𝑛=1 2 cos 𝑛𝑡 + 𝑛=1 2 sin 𝑛𝑡 above
∞ 𝜋𝑛 ∞ 𝜋
B. 𝑛=1 𝑛 +1 cos 𝑛𝑡 + 𝑛=1 2𝑛 sin 𝑛𝑡
𝟏 𝟏 𝒏 206. A periodic function has zero average value over a
C. + ∞ 𝒏=𝟏 𝟐𝒏 −𝟏 𝟐 −𝟏
𝒏+𝟏
+ 𝟏 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒏𝒕 + cycle and its Fourier series consist of only odd
𝟒
𝒏
∞ −𝟏 𝒏 + 𝟏 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒏𝒕 cosine terms. What is the symmetry possessed by
𝒏=𝟏 𝟐𝒏 −𝟏 𝟐 −𝟏
∞ 1 ∞ 1 this function.
D. 𝑛=1 𝑛 cos 𝑛𝑡 + 𝑛=1 𝑛+1 sin 𝑛𝑡 A. even C. even quarter
wave
t
197. Find the Fourier series of the function f(t) = e on the B. odd D. odd quarter
interval [-π, π] is wave
1 𝜋 𝑛 1
A. 𝑒 + ∞ 𝑛 =1 2 cos 𝑛𝑡 + ∞
𝑛=1 2 sin 𝑛𝑡
2𝜋 𝑛 +1 𝑛 +1
𝟏 𝒏 𝝅
∞ (−𝟏) 𝒆 𝟏 207. Which of the following periodic function possess
B. (𝒆𝝅 − 𝒆−𝝅 ) + 𝒏=𝟏 ∙ 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒏𝒕 + even symmetry?
𝟐𝝅 𝝅 𝟏+𝒏𝟐
𝒏 −𝝅
∞ (−𝟏) 𝒆 𝒏
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒏𝒕 A. cos 3t C. t cos 50t
𝒏=𝟏 𝟏+𝒏𝟐 2 5
1
𝝅
(−1)𝑛 𝑒 𝜋 𝑛
B. sin t D. t + t + t
C. (𝑒 − 𝑒 ) + ∞
𝜋 −𝜋
𝑛=1 ∙ cos 𝑛𝑡 +
2𝜋 𝜋 1+𝑛 2
∞ (−1) 𝑒
𝑛 −𝜋 1 208. If the Fourier coefficient ba of a periodic function is
𝑛=1 ∙ sin 𝑛𝑡
𝜋 1+𝑛 2 zero, then it must possess ____ symmetry.
1 (−1)𝑛 +1 𝑒 2𝜋 1
D. (𝑒 𝜋/2
−𝑒 −𝜋/2
)+ ∞ 𝑛 =1 ∙ cos 𝑛𝑡 + A. even C. odd
2𝜋 𝜋 1+𝑛 2
𝑛 +1 −2𝜋 B. even quarter-wave D. either A or b
∞ (−1) 𝑒 𝑛
𝑛=1 sin 𝑛𝑡
2𝜋 1+𝑛 2
209. A complex voltage waveform is given by v = 120 sin
198. Find the Fourier series of the function ωt + 36 sin (3ωt + π/2) + 12 sin (5ωt + π). It has a
0 𝑖𝑓 − 2 ≤ 𝑡 < 0 time period of T seconds. The percentage fifth
𝑓 𝑡 =
1 𝑖𝑓 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 2 harmonic contents in the waveform is
on the interval [-2,2] A. 12 C. 36
∞ 𝑛 ∞ 2 B. 10 D. 5
A. 𝑛=1 2 cos 𝑛𝑡 + 𝑛=1 𝑛 sin 𝑛𝑡
∞ 2 ∞
B. 𝑛=1 𝑛 cos 𝑛𝑡 + 𝑛=1 𝑛 sin 𝑛𝑡 210. In the waveform of question 20 above, the phase
∞ ∞ 𝑛
C. 𝑛=1 𝑛! cos 𝑛𝑡 + 𝑛=1 𝑛 sin 𝑛𝑡 displacement of the third harmonic represents a
∞ −𝟏 𝒏
D. 𝒏=𝟏 [(−𝟏) − 𝟏] 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒏𝒕 time interval of ____ seconds.
𝒏𝝅
A. T/12 C. 3T
199. A given function f(t) can be represented by a B. T/3 D. T/36
Fourier series if it
A. is periodic 211. When the negative half-cycle of a complex
B. is single-valued waveform is reversed, it becomes identical to its
C. has a finite number of maxima and minima in positive half-cycle. This feature indicates that the
any one period complex waveform is composed of
D. all of the above A. fundamental C. even
harmonics
200. In the Fourier series expansion of a periodic B. odd harmonics D. both A and B
function, the coefficient ao represents its
A. net area per cycle 212. A periodic waveform possessing half-wave
B. d.c. value A. even harmonics C. sine terms
C. average value over half cycle B. odd harmonics D. cosine terms
D. average a.c. value per cycle
213. The Fourier series of a waveform possessing even
201. In the Fourier series of a periodic function, the quarter-wave symmetry has only
coefficient ao is zero, it means that the function has A. even harmonics C. odd sine terms
A. odd symmetry B. odd cosine terms D. both B and C
B. even quarter-wave symmetry
C. odd quarter-wave symmetry 214. The Fourier series of a waveform possessing odd
D. any of the above quarter-wave symmetry contains only
 A. even harmonics C. odd sine terms B.
B. odd cosine terms D. none of the 𝑦=
above 𝑥+1+𝐴 ∞ 𝑛 𝑥
2𝑛
∞ 𝑛 𝑥
2𝑛 +1
𝑛=0(−1) 2𝑛 ! +𝐵 𝑛=0 (−1) 2𝑛 +1 !
𝑛 𝑥 2𝑛
215. Which of the following cannot be a Fourier series? ∞ 𝑥
C. 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 𝐴 𝑛=0 𝑛 + 𝐵 ∞ 𝑛 =0 𝑛 !
𝒕𝟐 𝒕𝟑 𝒕𝟒 𝒕𝟓 𝑛
A. 𝒕− + − + 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑥3 + 𝐴 ∞ 2 𝑛
𝟐 𝟑 𝟒 𝟓 D. 𝑛=0 𝑛! 𝑥
B. 5 sin 𝑡 + 3 sin 2𝑡 − 2 sin 3𝑡 + sin 4𝑡
C. sin 𝑡 − 2 cos 3𝑡 + 4 sin 4𝑡 + cos 4𝑡 228. The method of power series tells us that the general
D. sin 𝑡 + 3 sin 2.7𝑡 − cos 𝜋𝑡 + 2 tan 𝜋𝑡 solution of the differential equation y’ = y is
A. 𝑦 = 𝐶𝑒 −𝑥 C. 𝑦 = 𝐶 sin 𝑥
216. If f(t) = t, 0 < t <π, f(t + nπ) = f(t), the value of ω is B. 𝒚 = 𝑪𝒆𝒙 D. 𝑦 = 𝐶 cos 𝑥
A. 1 C. π
B. 2 D. 2π 229. With the method of power series, the solution to the
initial value problem y’ + xy = x, y(0) = 3 is
217. Which of the following are even functions? ∞ 𝑥 2𝑛
2 A. 𝑦=
A. 𝑡 + 𝑡 2 C. 𝑒 𝑡 𝑛=0 𝑛 +1 !
𝟐𝒏
𝟐
B. 𝒕 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒕 3
D. 𝑡 cos 𝑡 ∞ 𝒏𝒙
B. 𝒚 =𝟏+𝟐 𝒏=𝟎(−𝟏) 𝒏!
𝑛
∞ 3𝑥
218. Which of the following are odd functions? C. 𝑦= 𝑛=0 𝑒 𝑛
A. sin 𝑡 + cos 𝑡 C. 𝑡 ln 𝑡 ∞ 𝑥 2𝑛 +1
D. 𝑦 = −3 + 𝑛=0 𝑛 +2 !
B. 𝑡 sin 𝑡 D. 𝒕𝟑 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒕
3
219. If 𝑓 𝑡 = 10 + 8 cos 𝑡 + 4 cos 3𝑡 + 2 cos 5𝑡 + ⋯ , the 230. The coefficient of x in the power series expansion
magnitude of the dc component is: solution of the initial value problem y” + xy’ + y = 1,
A. 10 C. 4 y(0) = 2, y’(0) = 1, is
B. 8 D. 2 A. -1/3 C. 2/5
B. 1/5 D. 1/7
220. If 𝑓 𝑡 = 10 + 8 cos 𝑡 + 4 cos 3𝑡 + 2 cos 5𝑡 + ⋯ , the
angular frequency of the 6th harmonic is 231. Solve the differential equation y’ = y using the
A. 12 C. 9 method of power series.
∞ 𝑥 𝑛 +1 ∞ 𝒙
𝒏
B. 11 D. 6 A. 𝑦=𝐶 𝑛 =0 (𝑛 +1)! C. 𝒚=𝑪 𝒏=𝟎 𝒏!
2𝑛 𝑛 +1
∞ 𝑥 ∞ 𝑥
221. Determine the complex frequency of the given B. 𝑦=𝐶 𝑛 =0 2𝑛! D. 𝑦=𝐶 𝑛 =0 2𝑛 !
-7t
function: cos 5t – e cos 5t
A. j5 and –j5 only 232. Solve the differential equation y’’ + y = 0 by the
B. (-7 + j5) and (-7 – j5) only power series method.
C. ±j5 and (-7 ± j5) A. 𝑦 = 𝐴 cos 2𝑥 + 𝐵 sin 2𝑥
D. none of the above B. 𝒚 = 𝑨 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒙 + 𝑩 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒙
𝑥 𝑥
C. 𝑦 = 𝐴 cos( ) + 𝐵 sin( )
2 2
222. Which of the following has a Fourier sine series D. none of the above
only?
A. f(x) = |x| for |x| < 2, with a period of 4
233. The recursion relations for the coefficients of the
B. f(x) = -|x| for |x| < 2, with a period of 2
power series solution to the differential equation y’’
C. f(x) = -|x| for |x| < 2, with a period of 4
– xy = x are
D. f(x) = |x| for |x| < 2, with a period of 2 1
A. 𝑎0 = 0; 𝑎𝑛+2 = 𝑎𝑛 , 𝑛 ≥ 1
𝑛(𝑛−1)
223. Give the least period of f(x) = sin x. 𝑛
B. 𝑎𝑛+2 = ,𝑛 ≥ 1
A. π C. 4π 𝑛 (𝑛+2)

B. 2π D. 3π C. 𝑎𝑛+1 = 𝑛 ∙ 𝑎𝑛 , 𝑛 ≥ 1
D. 𝒂𝟐 = 𝟎; 𝒂𝟑 = (𝟏 + 𝒂𝟎 )/𝟔,
0, 0 < 𝑥 < 3 𝒂𝒏+𝟑 = 𝒂𝒏 /((𝒏 + 𝟑)(𝒏 + 𝟐)), 𝒏 ≥ 𝟏
224. Give the least period of 𝑓 𝑥 =
4, 3 < 𝑥 < 6
A. 4 C. 6 234. Solve the differential equation xy’ = y by the power
B. 2 D. 12 series method.
A. 𝑦 = 𝐶𝑥 2 C. 𝑦 = 𝐶𝑥/2
225. Given the Fourier series in cosine form f(t) = 5 cos B. 𝒚 = 𝑪𝒙 D. 𝑦 = 𝐶𝑥 2 /2
40πt + cos 60πt. What is the frequency of
fundamental? 235. If 𝑦 = ∞ 𝑛
𝑛=0 𝑐𝑛 𝑥 is the solution to y” + xy’ + y = 0, y(0)
A. 10 C. 20 = 1, y’(0) = 1, then c0 = 1, c1 = 0 and c2 = ____.
B. 40 D. 30 A. 1 C. ½
B. -1 D. -1/2
E. Power Series
226. According to the method of power series, the F. Matrices and Determinants
solution of the differential equation y’ – xy = x is 236. CE Board Exam November 1996
∞ 𝑥𝑛 ∞ 𝑥 2𝑛 +1 Compute the value of x by determinant:
A. 𝑦= 𝑛=0 2𝑛 ! C. 𝑦= 𝑛=1 2𝑛 +1 !
𝑛
4 −1 2 3
∞ 𝑥 𝟏 𝒙𝟐𝒏
B. 𝑦= D. 𝒚= + ∞ 2 0 2 1
𝑛=0 𝑛 𝟐 𝒏=𝟏 𝒏! 𝑥=
10 3 0 1
227. According to the method of power series, the 14 2 4 5
2
solution of the differential equation y’’ + y = x is
A. -32 C. 16
A.
B. -28 D. 52
𝒚=
𝟐𝒏 𝟐𝒏+𝟏
∞ 𝒏 𝒙 ∞ 𝒏 𝒙
𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐 + 𝑨 𝒏=𝟎 −𝟏 +𝑩 𝒏=𝟎(−𝟏) 𝟐𝒏+𝟏 ! 237. CE Board Exam November 1997
𝟐𝒏 !
Given the matrix equation, solve for x and y.
 1 1 𝑥 2
=
3 2 𝑦 0 246. EE Board Exam April 1996
A. -4, 6 C. -4, -2 1 −1 2 𝑥
B. -4, 2 D. -4, -6 If matrix 2 1 3 is multiplied by 𝑦 is equal to
0 −1 1 𝑧
238. CE Board Exam May 1996 𝑥
1 2 zero, then matrix 𝑦 is
Element of matrix 𝐵 =
0 −5 𝑧
3 6 A. 3 C. 0
Element of matrix 𝐶 =
4 1 B. 1 D. -2
Find the elements of the product of the two matrices,
matrix BC. 247. EE Board Exam October 1997
𝟏 𝟖 −10 9 Given:
A. C.
𝟐𝟎 −𝟓 −19 6 4 5 0 1 0 0
−11 8 −11 9 𝐴 = 6 7 3 , 𝐵 = 0 1 0 . What is A times B
B. D.
19 5 −20 −4 1 2 5 0 0 1
equal to?
239. EE Board Exam April 1997 4 0 0 6 7 0
Evaluate the determinant. A. 0 7 0 C. 8 9 4
1 2 3
0 0 5 2 3 5
−2 −1 −2 0 0 0 𝟒 𝟓 𝟎
3 1 4 B. 0 7 0 D. 𝟔 𝟕 𝟑
A. 4 C. 5 1 0 0 𝟏 𝟐 𝟓
B. 2 D. 0
248. EE Board Exam April 1997
240. EE Board Exam April 1997 2 1 −1 2
Evaluate the determinant Matrix + 2 Matrix =
−1 3 1 1
2 14 3 1 −2 4 2 1
A. Matrix C. Matrix
1 5 −1 3 2 2 −1 3
1 −2 2 −3 −1 2 𝟎 𝟓
B. Matrix D. Matrix
3 −4 −3 −4 1 1 𝟏 𝟓
A. 489 C. 326
B. 389 D. 452 249. EE Board Exam October 1997
3 1 2
241. EE Board Exam April 1997 Transpose the matrix −2 −1 0
Given the equations: 0 2 −1
−1 2 0 3 1 2
x+y+z=2 A. 0 −1 −2 C. 1 2 −1
3x – y – 2z = 4 2 1 3 −2 −1 0
5x – 2y + 3z = -7 𝟑 −𝟐 𝟎 1 3 2
Solve for y by determinants B. 𝟏 −𝟏 𝟐 D. −1 −2 0
A. 1 C. 3 𝟐 𝟎 −𝟏 2 2 −1
B. -2 D. 0
250. ECE Board Exam November 1991
242. EE Board Exam April 1997 Evaluate the determinant
Solve the equations by Cramer’s Rule 1 6 0
2x – y + 3z = -3 4 2 7
3x + 3y – z = 10 0 5 3
-x – y + z = -4 A. 110 C. 101
A. (2, 1, -1) C. (1, 2, -1) B. -101 D. -110
B. (2, -1, 1) D. (-1, -2, 1)
251. ECE Board Exam November 1997
243. EE Board Exam October 1997 Which of the following cannot be an operation on
2 3 1 matrices?
If𝐴 = −1 2 4 , what is cofactor of the second A. subtraction C. division
0 5 7 B. multiplication D. addition
row,thirdcolumn element?
2 3 1 7 1 0 4
A. C, −
0 5 2 0 252. Find the determinant of x: 𝑥 = 2 2 6
𝟐 𝟑 3 1 3 1 −12
B. − D.
𝟎 𝟓 5 7 A. –50 C. –46
B. –48 D. –40
244. EE Board Exam October 1997
3 1 2 1 3 1 −2
If 𝐴 = −2 −1 0 , what is the cofactor with the 253. Given matrix 𝐴 = and matrix𝐵 = .
−2 1 −1 1
0 2 −1 Find A + 2B.
first row, second column element? 1 0 −1 3
3 2 3 2 A. C.
A. − C. 2 1 0 1
0 −1 0 −1 𝟑 −𝟏 −1 −1
2 −1 −𝟐 𝟎 B. D.
B. D. − −𝟒 𝟑 −4 3
0 2 𝟎 −𝟏
1 2
245. EE Board Exam October 1997 254. Determine the Inverse matrix of
5 9
If a 3 x 3 matrix and its inverse are multiplied, write −𝟗 𝟐 2 5
A. C.
the product. 𝟓 −𝟏 9 1
𝟏 𝟎 𝟎 0 0 1 9 5 −9 −5
B. D.
A. 𝟎 𝟏 𝟎 C. 0 1 0 2 1 2 1
𝟎 𝟎 𝟏 1 0 0
0 0 0 1 1 1 255. An array of m x n quantities which represent a
B. 0 0 0 D. 1 1 1 single number system composed of elements in
0 0 0 1 1 1 rows and columns is known as
 A. transpose of a matrix C. determinant
B. co-factor of a matrix D. matrix

1 2 6
256. Given: 𝑥 −2 1 = 25. Find x.
0 1 −1
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4

257. Determine the value of the given determinant.

1 1 0 0
1 1 1 0
0 1 1 1
0 0 1 1
A. 1 C. -2
B. 0 D. -1

258. In any square matrix, when the elements of any two

rows are exactly the same the determinant is
A. zero C. negative
integer
B. positive integer D. unity
𝑛𝜋
259. Find the z-transform of 2𝑛 + 5 sin − 3𝑎4 .
4
𝟐𝒛 𝟓(𝒛/ 𝟐) 𝟑𝒂𝟒 𝒛 2𝑧
A. + − C. +
(𝒛−𝟏)𝟐 𝒛𝟐 −𝒛 𝟐+𝟏 𝒛−𝟏 (𝑧−1)2
10𝑧 3𝑎 4 𝑧
−
𝑧 2 −2𝑧+1 𝑧−1
𝑧 5(𝑧/ 2) 3𝑎 4 2𝑧
B. + − D. +
(𝑧−1)2 𝑧 2 −𝑧 2+1 𝑧−1 (𝑧−1)2
10(𝑧/ 2) 3𝑎 4 𝑧
−
𝑧 2 −𝑧 2+1 𝑧−1

2
260. Find the z-transform of (n + 1) .
𝑧 2 +𝑧 𝒛𝟑 +𝒛𝟐
A. C.
(𝑧−1)3 (𝒛−𝟏)𝟑
𝑧 3 +𝑧 𝑧 2 +1
B. D.
(𝑧−1)3 (𝑧−1)3

2𝑧 2 +3𝑧
261. Find the inverse z-transform of
(𝑧+2)(𝑧−4)
1 11 11
A. (2)𝑛 + (−4)𝑛 C. (−2)𝑛 +
6 6 6
1
(4)𝑛
6
𝟏 𝟏𝟏 1
B. (−𝟐)𝒏 + (𝟒)𝒏 D. (−2)𝑛 +
𝟔 𝟔 6
11
(−4)𝑛
6

𝑧
262. Find the inverse z-transform of
𝑧 2 +11𝑧+24
𝟏 𝒏 1
A. [ −𝟑 − −𝟒 𝒏 ] C. [ 3 𝑛 + 4 𝑛]
𝟓 5
1 𝑛 1
B. [ −3 + −4 𝑛 ] D. [ 3 𝑛 − 4 𝑛]
5 5

-3|t|
263. Compute the Fourier transform if e .
2 2
A. C.
𝜔 +3 𝜔 +9
𝟐 2
B. D.
𝝎𝟐 +𝟗 𝜔 2 +3

264.
A. C.
B. D.