Quarter 2 – Module 3
Practical Applications of
Electromagnetic (EM) Waves
Part 1
Post – Test
Directions:
On a separate sheet of
paper, write the letter
that corresponds to the
correct answer.
1. What is a disturbance in a field that
carries energy and does not require a
medium to travel?
A. Sound waves
B. Seismic waves
C. Mechanical waves
D. Electromagnetic waves
2. Which of the following forms of
electromagnetic waves is used mostly in
communication?
A. Gamma Rays
B. Infrared
C. Radio waves
D. X-rays
3. What type of electromagnetic wave is
produced when electrons vibrate in an
antenna?
A. Infrared
B. Microwave
C. Radio wave
D. X-ray
4. Which of the following energy transformations
occurs at the receiving station of radio transmitters?
A. Sound energy to electrical energy
B. Electromagnetic energy to sound energy
C. Electrical energy to electromagnetic
energy
D. Electromagnetic energy to electrical
energy
5. Which type of radio waves is used
to broadcast AM stations?
A. Low frequency
B. Medium Frequency
C. Very High Frequency
D. Extremely High Frequency
6. What type of EM wave is used in
satellite communications?
A. Infrared
B. Microwaves
C. Radio waves
D. X-rays
7. Which EM waves have the longest
wavelength compared to the other types
of EM waves?
A. Radio waves
B. Microwave
C. Infrared
D. Visible light
8. These are some of the applications of infrared
radiation EXCEPT
A. Night vision goggles
B. Heat and cook food
C. Remote controls used in TV’s, video,
cassette recorders
D. Infrared photographs taken from a
satellite provide useful details of
vegetation on earth
9. Radio waves have the following
characteristics EXCEPT:
A. Not line of sight
B. Can pass through walls
C. Not light sensitive
D. Short range
10. Applications of microwaves include
the following EXCEPT:
A. Radar
B. Computers
C. TV Transmission
D. Satellite communications
11. Infrared rays are important for
A. Warming the Earth
B. Providing visible lights for plants
C. Taking x-rays
D. Treating cancer
12. ______ are waves used to test the
speed of your car with RADAR
A. Ultraviolet
B. Infrared
C. Microwave
D. Radio
13. Medium and high frequency waves of
____ are used for broadcasting by local
radio stations
A. X-rays
B. Gamma rays
C. Radio waves
D. Infrared rays
14. Thermal scanners are used to show
temperature variation of the body. This
detects ___ radiation emitted by all objects.
A. Gamma rays
B. Infrared rays
C. Radio waves
D. X-rays
15. ____ radiation play an important
role in satellite communication.
A. Visible
B. Radio waves
C. Microwave
D. Infrared
16. Night vision goggles used in military uses
thermal imaging technology to capture ___
radiation. This allows them to see in the dark.
A. Infrared
B. Microwave
C. Radio waves
D. Visible
17. Night vision goggles used in military uses
thermal imaging technology to capture ___
radiation. This allows them to see in the dark.
A. Infrared
B. Microwave
C. Radio waves
D. Visible
18. Microwaves are used for all of the
following EXCEPT
A. Radar
B. Cooking food
C. TV remote controls
D. Sending television signals
19. Radio waves are used in
broadcasting ____ and radio
A. Radiation dose
B. Cooking food
C. Energy efficient lamps
D. Television
20. What type of waves are used to
transmit cellular telephone messages?
A. Gamma rays
B. Radio waves
C. Microwaves
D. Visible light