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CWISA-102 · Question #10

What metric is used to express a relative increase or decrease in signal strength?

The correct answer is C. dB. Decibel (dB): A logarithmic unit expressing ratios of power or signal strength. It's used in RF contexts due to the wide range of signal levels encountered. dBm: Decibels relative to one milliwatt (power measurement). dBi: Decibels relative to an isotropic antenna (antenna gain).

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Question

What metric is used to express a relative increase or decrease in signal strength?

Options

  • AW
  • BdBm
  • CdB
  • DmW

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    73% (24)
  • D
    15% (5)

Explanation

Decibel (dB): A logarithmic unit expressing ratios of power or signal strength. It's used in RF contexts due to the wide range of signal levels encountered. dBm: Decibels relative to one milliwatt (power measurement). dBi: Decibels relative to an isotropic antenna (antenna gain).

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#dB#relative signal strength#RF metrics#measurement units

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