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Principles of Communication: Communication System MCQ

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Communication SystemEasyQuestion 20311

Question

The three basic elements of a communication system in order are:
  1. A
    Receiver → Channel → Transmitter
  2. B
    Channel → Transmitter → Receiver
  3. C
    Transmitter → Channel → Receiver
    Correct
  4. D
    Transmitter → Receiver → Channel

Correct answer

Transmitter → Channel → Receiver

Explanation

Standard model: Information source → TransmitterChannel (+ noise) → Receiver → Destination. This model (Shannon-Weaver, 1948) underpins all communication theory.