engineering computer science MCQ #395

A signal is transmitted at 1000 bits per second. If the signal-to-noise ratio is 10, what is the maximum data rate?

engineering computer science MCQ #395

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A signal is transmitted at 1000 bits per second. If the signal-to-noise ratio is 10, what is the maximum data rate?

    • A) 10000 bps
    • B) 2000 bps
    • C) 3322 bps
    • D) 5000 bps

    Answer: 3322 bps

    Explanation: Using Shannon's formula: C = B * log2(1 + S/N), C = 1000 * log2(1 + 10) = 1000 * log2(11) = 3322 bps approx.