Q27.Marks: +2.0UGC NET Paper 2: Computer Science 2nd January 2026 Shift 1
Which statements are true for digital to digital Encoding schemes.
A. Unipolar encoding uses one level of value.
B. Unipolar encoded signal contains a direct current component(a component with zero frequency)
C. In NRZ-L, the level of the signal is dependent upon the state of the bit.
D. In NRZ-I, the signal is not inverted of a 1 is an encountered.
E. RZ encoding scheme removes both DC components and problem of synchronization.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.A, B, C & E Only✓ Correct
2.A, C, D & E Only
3.B, C, D & E Only
4.A, B, D & E Only
Solution
The correct answer is A, B, C & E Only.
Key Points
Unipolar encoding uses one level of value, typically a positive voltage for binary 1 and zero voltage for binary 0.
Unipolar encoded signals contain a direct current (DC) component, which corresponds to the zero-frequency component in the signal.
In NRZ-L (Non-Return-to-Zero Level), the level of the signal is directly dependent on the state of the bit being transmitted (1 or 0).
RZ (Return-to-Zero) encoding addresses synchronization issues by returning to zero voltage between each bit, and it also removes DC components.
Additional Information
NRZ-I (Non-Return-to-Zero Inverted):
The signal is inverted whenever a binary 1 is encountered. This ensures that transitions occur only when there are 1s in the data.
This scheme does not remove DC components but can help mitigate synchronization issues in long sequences of 1s or 0s.
Importance of Encoding Schemes:
They determine how binary data is represented as electrical signals for transmission.
Proper encoding ensures efficient data transmission with minimal error and synchronization issues.
Applications of Encoding Schemes:
Used in digital communication systems, such as Ethernet and telecommunication networks.
Essential for data storage systems, ensuring data integrity during read/write operations.