GATE ECE CONTROL SYSTEMS QUESTION BANK

Section 2: Transfer Function & Block Diagram Reduction (130 Questions) —

1. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 3/(s+3) and G2 = 2/(s+2). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/((s+3)*(s+2))
2. 6/(s+1)*((s+3)*(s+2))
3. 2/((s+3)*(s+2))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/((s+3)*(s+2))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (3/(s+3))*(2/(s+2)) = 6/((s+3)*(s+2)).

2. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 7/(s+7). Find the closed-loop transfer function
T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+14)
2. 7/(s+7)
3. 7/(s+3.5)
4. 7/(s+1)
Answer: 7/(s+14)
Solution: T(s) = 7/(s+7) / (1 + 7/(s+7)) = 7/(s+14).

3. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=5, P2=6 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: NAT
Answer: 7.333
Solution: M5son's g5in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(5+6)/1.5.

4. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 5/s and G2(s) = 2/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2. Provide
G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 5/s + 2/(s+1)
2. 5/(s+1)*s + 2/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 2/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 5/s + 2/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 5/s + 2/(s+1).

5. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 3, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 3 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

6. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 2/(s+2), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 2/(s+2), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 2/(s+2), first order.

7. Given G(s) = (s+3)/(s+3) * 3/(s+3), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/(s+3), order 1
2. 3/(s+1)*(s+3), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/(s+3), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+3) terms. Result is 3/(s+3), first order.
8. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 5/(s+5) and G2 = 1/(s+1). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 5/((s+5)*(s+1))
2. 5/(s+1)*((s+5)*(s+1))
3. 2/((s+2)*(s+1))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 5/((s+5)*(s+1))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (5/(s+5))*(1/(s+1)) = 5/((s+5)*(s+1)).

9. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 8/(s+8). Find the closed-loop transfer function
T(s).
Type: NAT
1. 8/(s+16)
2. 8/(s+8)
3. 8/(s+4.0)
4. 8/(s+1)
Answer: 8/(s+16)
Solution: T(s) = 8/(s+8) / (1 + 8/(s+8)) = 8/(s+16).

10. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=4, P2=3 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 4 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

11. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 6/s and G2(s) = 5/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/s + 5/(s+1)
2. 6/(s+1)*s + 5/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 5/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/s + 5/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 6/s + 5/(s+1).

12. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 1, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: NAT
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 9)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*1) = 9/(s+1+9).

13. Given G(s) = (s+4)/(s+4) * 3/(s+3), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/(s+3), order 1
2. 3/(s+1)*(s+3), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/(s+3), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+4) terms. Result is 3/(s+3), first order.

14. Given G(s) = (s+5)/(s+5) * 4/(s+4), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 4/(s+4), order 1
2. 4/(s+1)*(s+4), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4/(s+4), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+5) terms. Result is 4/(s+4), first order.

15. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 2/(s+2) and G2 = 4/(s+4). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 5 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

16. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 9/(s+9). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+18)
2. 9/(s+9)
3. 9/(s+4.5)
4. 9/(s+1)
Answer: 9/(s+18)
Solution: T(s) = 9/(s+9) / (1 + 9/(s+9)) = 9/(s+18).

17. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=3, P2=5 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 5.333
2. 5.333+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 5.333
Solution: M3son's g3in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(3+5)/1.5.

18. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 1/s and G2(s) = 4/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: NAT
Answer: 1/s + 4/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 1/s + 4/(s+1).

19. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 2, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 18)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 18)
3. 6/(s+1 + 18)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 18)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*2) = 9/(s+1+18).

20. Given G(s) = (s+1)/(s+1) * 4/(s+4), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 2 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

21. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 5/(s+5), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 5/(s+5), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 5/(s+5), first order.

22. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 4/(s+4) and G2 = 3/(s+3). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 12/((s+4)*(s+3))
2. 12/(s+1)*((s+4)*(s+3))
3. 2/((s+4)*(s+3))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 12/((s+4)*(s+3))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (4/(s+4))*(3/(s+3)) = 12/((s+4)*(s+3)).

23. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 10/(s+10). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 10/(s+20)
2. 10/(s+10)
3. 10/(s+5.0)
4. 10/(s+1)
Answer: 10/(s+20)
Solution: T(s) = 10/(s+10) / (1 + 10/(s+10)) = 10/(s+20).

24. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=2, P2=7 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: NAT
Answer: 6.000
Solution: M2son's g2in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(2+7)/1.5.

25. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 2/s and G2(s) = 3/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 3 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

26. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 3, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 27)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 27)
3. 6/(s+1 + 27)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 27)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*3) = 9/(s+1+27).

27. Given G(s) = (s+3)/(s+3) * 5/(s+5), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 5/(s+5), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+3) terms. Result is 5/(s+5), first order.

28. Given G(s) = (s+4)/(s+4) * 6/(s+6), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+6), order 1
2. 6/(s+1)*(s+6), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/(s+6), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+4) terms. Result is 6/(s+6), first order.

29. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 6/(s+6) and G2 = 2/(s+2). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 12/((s+6)*(s+2))
2. 12/(s+1)*((s+6)*(s+2))
3. 2/((s+6)*(s+2))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 12/((s+6)*(s+2))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (6/(s+6))*(2/(s+2)) = 12/((s+6)*(s+2)).

30. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 5/(s+5). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MSQ
1. 5/(s+10)
2. 5/(s+5)
3. 5/(s+2.5)
4. 5/(s+1)
Answer: 5/(s+10)
Solution: T(s) = 5/(s+5) / (1 + 5/(s+5)) = 5/(s+10).
31. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=5, P2=4 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 6.000
2. 6.000+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6.000
Solution: M5son's g5in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(5+4)/1.5.

32. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 3/s and G2(s) = 2/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/s + 2/(s+1)
2. 3/(s+1)*s + 2/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 2/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/s + 2/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 3/s + 2/(s+1).

33. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 1, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: NAT
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 9)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*1) = 9/(s+1+9).

34. Given G(s) = (s+5)/(s+5) * 6/(s+6), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+6), order 1
2. 6/(s+1)*(s+6), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/(s+6), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+5) terms. Result is 6/(s+6), first order.

35. Given G(s) = (s+1)/(s+1) * 7/(s+7), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 5 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

36. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 3/(s+3) and G2 = 1/(s+1). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: NAT
Answer: 3/((s+3)*(s+1))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (3/(s+3))*(1/(s+1)) = 3/((s+3)*(s+1)).

37. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 6/(s+6). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+12)
2. 6/(s+6)
3. 6/(s+3.0)
4. 6/(s+1)
Answer: 6/(s+12)
Solution: T(s) = 6/(s+6) / (1 + 6/(s+6)) = 6/(s+12).

38. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=4, P2=6 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 6.667
2. 6.667+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6.667
Solution: M4son's g4in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(4+6)/1.5.

39. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 4/s and G2(s) = 5/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: NAT
Answer: 4/s + 5/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 4/s + 5/(s+1).

40. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 2, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 2 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

41. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 7/(s+7), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+7), order 1
2. 7/(s+1)*(s+7), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 7/(s+7), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 7/(s+7), first order.

42. Given G(s) = (s+3)/(s+3) * 2/(s+2), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 2/(s+2), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+3) terms. Result is 2/(s+2), first order.

43. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 5/(s+5) and G2 = 4/(s+4). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 20/((s+5)*(s+4))
2. 20/(s+1)*((s+5)*(s+4))
3. 2/((s+5)*(s+4))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 20/((s+5)*(s+4))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (5/(s+5))*(4/(s+4)) = 20/((s+5)*(s+4)).

44. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 7/(s+7). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+14)
2. 7/(s+7)
3. 7/(s+3.5)
4. 7/(s+1)
Answer: 7/(s+14)
Solution: T(s) = 7/(s+7) / (1 + 7/(s+7)) = 7/(s+14).

45. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=3, P2=3 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 3 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

46. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 5/s and G2(s) = 4/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 5/s + 4/(s+1)
2. 5/(s+1)*s + 4/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 4/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 5/s + 4/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 5/s + 4/(s+1).

47. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 3, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 27)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 27)
3. 6/(s+1 + 27)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 27)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*3) = 9/(s+1+27).

48. Given G(s) = (s+4)/(s+4) * 2/(s+2), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 2/(s+2), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+4) terms. Result is 2/(s+2), first order.

49. Given G(s) = (s+5)/(s+5) * 3/(s+3), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/(s+3), order 1
2. 3/(s+1)*(s+3), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/(s+3), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+5) terms. Result is 3/(s+3), first order.

50. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 2/(s+2) and G2 = 3/(s+3). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 4 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

51. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 8/(s+8). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: NAT
1. 8/(s+16)
2. 8/(s+8)
3. 8/(s+4.0)
4. 8/(s+1)
Answer: 8/(s+16)
Solution: T(s) = 8/(s+8) / (1 + 8/(s+8)) = 8/(s+16).

52. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=2, P2=5 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 4.667
2. 4.667+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4.667
Solution: M2son's g2in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(2+5)/1.5.

53. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 6/s and G2(s) = 3/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/s + 3/(s+1)
2. 6/(s+1)*s + 3/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 3/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/s + 3/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 6/s + 3/(s+1).
54. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 1, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: NAT
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 9)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*1) = 9/(s+1+9).

55. Given G(s) = (s+1)/(s+1) * 3/(s+3), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 5 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

56. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 4/(s+4), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 4/(s+4), order 1
2. 4/(s+1)*(s+4), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4/(s+4), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 4/(s+4), first order.

57. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 4/(s+4) and G2 = 2/(s+2). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: NAT
Answer: 8/((s+4)*(s+2))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (4/(s+4))*(2/(s+2)) = 8/((s+4)*(s+2)).

58. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 9/(s+9). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+18)
2. 9/(s+9)
3. 9/(s+4.5)
4. 9/(s+1)
Answer: 9/(s+18)
Solution: T(s) = 9/(s+9) / (1 + 9/(s+9)) = 9/(s+18).

59. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=5, P2=7 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 8.000
2. 8.000+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 8.000
Solution: M5son's g5in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(5+7)/1.5.

60. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 1/s and G2(s) = 2/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 2 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

61. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 2, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 18)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 18)
3. 6/(s+1 + 18)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 18)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*2) = 9/(s+1+18).
62. Given G(s) = (s+3)/(s+3) * 4/(s+4), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 4/(s+4), order 1
2. 4/(s+1)*(s+4), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4/(s+4), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+3) terms. Result is 4/(s+4), first order.

63. Given G(s) = (s+4)/(s+4) * 5/(s+5), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 5/(s+5), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+4) terms. Result is 5/(s+5), first order.

64. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 6/(s+6) and G2 = 1/(s+1). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/((s+6)*(s+1))
2. 6/(s+1)*((s+6)*(s+1))
3. 2/((s+2)*(s+1))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/((s+6)*(s+1))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (6/(s+6))*(1/(s+1)) = 6/((s+6)*(s+1)).

65. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 10/(s+10). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MSQ
1. 10/(s+20)
2. 10/(s+10)
3. 10/(s+5.0)
4. 10/(s+1)
Answer: 10/(s+20)
Solution: T(s) = 10/(s+10) / (1 + 10/(s+10)) = 10/(s+20).

66. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=4, P2=4 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: NAT
Answer: 5.333
Solution: M4son's g4in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(4+4)/1.5.

67. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 2/s and G2(s) = 5/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 2/s + 5/(s+1)
2. 2/(s+1)*s + 5/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 5/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 2/s + 5/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 2/s + 5/(s+1).

68. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 3, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 27)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 27)
3. 6/(s+1 + 27)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 27)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*3) = 9/(s+1+27).

69. Given G(s) = (s+5)/(s+5) * 5/(s+5), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 5/(s+5), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+5) terms. Result is 5/(s+5), first order.

70. Given G(s) = (s+1)/(s+1) * 6/(s+6), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 4 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

71. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 3/(s+3) and G2 = 4/(s+4). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 12/((s+3)*(s+4))
2. 12/(s+1)*((s+3)*(s+4))
3. 2/((s+3)*(s+4))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 12/((s+3)*(s+4))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (3/(s+3))*(4/(s+4)) = 12/((s+3)*(s+4)).

72. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 5/(s+5). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: NAT
1. 5/(s+10)
2. 5/(s+5)
3. 5/(s+2.5)
4. 5/(s+1)
Answer: 5/(s+10)
Solution: T(s) = 5/(s+5) / (1 + 5/(s+5)) = 5/(s+10).

73. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=3, P2=6 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 6.000
2. 6.000+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6.000
Solution: M3son's g3in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(3+6)/1.5.

74. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 3/s and G2(s) = 4/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/s + 4/(s+1)
2. 3/(s+1)*s + 4/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 4/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/s + 4/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 3/s + 4/(s+1).

75. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 1, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 5 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

76. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 6/(s+6), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+6), order 1
2. 6/(s+1)*(s+6), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/(s+6), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 6/(s+6), first order.

77. Given G(s) = (s+3)/(s+3) * 7/(s+7), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+7), order 1
2. 7/(s+1)*(s+7), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 7/(s+7), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+3) terms. Result is 7/(s+7), first order.

78. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 5/(s+5) and G2 = 3/(s+3). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: NAT
Answer: 15/((s+5)*(s+3))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (5/(s+5))*(3/(s+3)) = 15/((s+5)*(s+3)).

79. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 6/(s+6). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+12)
2. 6/(s+6)
3. 6/(s+3.0)
4. 6/(s+1)
Answer: 6/(s+12)
Solution: T(s) = 6/(s+6) / (1 + 6/(s+6)) = 6/(s+12).

80. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=2, P2=3 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 2 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

81. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 4/s and G2(s) = 3/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: NAT
Answer: 4/s + 3/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 4/s + 3/(s+1).

82. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 2, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 18)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 18)
3. 6/(s+1 + 18)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 18)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*2) = 9/(s+1+18).

83. Given G(s) = (s+4)/(s+4) * 7/(s+7), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+7), order 1
2. 7/(s+1)*(s+7), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 7/(s+7), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+4) terms. Result is 7/(s+7), first order.

84. Given G(s) = (s+5)/(s+5) * 2/(s+2), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 2/(s+2), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+5) terms. Result is 2/(s+2), first order.

85. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 2/(s+2) and G2 = 2/(s+2). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 3 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

86. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 7/(s+7). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+14)
2. 7/(s+7)
3. 7/(s+3.5)
4. 7/(s+1)
Answer: 7/(s+14)
Solution: T(s) = 7/(s+7) / (1 + 7/(s+7)) = 7/(s+14).

87. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=5, P2=5 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: NAT
Answer: 6.667
Solution: M5son's g5in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(5+5)/1.5.

88. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 5/s and G2(s) = 2/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 5/s + 2/(s+1)
2. 5/(s+1)*s + 2/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 2/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 5/s + 2/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 5/s + 2/(s+1).

89. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 3, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 27)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 27)
3. 6/(s+1 + 27)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 27)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*3) = 9/(s+1+27).

90. Given G(s) = (s+1)/(s+1) * 2/(s+2), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 4 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

91. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 3/(s+3), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/(s+3), order 1
2. 3/(s+1)*(s+3), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/(s+3), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 3/(s+3), first order.

92. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 4/(s+4) and G2 = 1/(s+1). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 4/((s+4)*(s+1))
2. 4/(s+1)*((s+4)*(s+1))
3. 2/((s+2)*(s+1))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4/((s+4)*(s+1))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (4/(s+4))*(1/(s+1)) = 4/((s+4)*(s+1)).
93. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 8/(s+8). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: NAT
1. 8/(s+16)
2. 8/(s+8)
3. 8/(s+4.0)
4. 8/(s+1)
Answer: 8/(s+16)
Solution: T(s) = 8/(s+8) / (1 + 8/(s+8)) = 8/(s+16).

94. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=4, P2=7 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 7.333
2. 7.333+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 7.333
Solution: M4son's g4in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(4+7)/1.5.

95. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 6/s and G2(s) = 5/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 5 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

96. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 1, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: NAT
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 9)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*1) = 9/(s+1+9).

97. Given G(s) = (s+3)/(s+3) * 3/(s+3), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/(s+3), order 1
2. 3/(s+1)*(s+3), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/(s+3), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+3) terms. Result is 3/(s+3), first order.

98. Given G(s) = (s+4)/(s+4) * 4/(s+4), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 4/(s+4), order 1
2. 4/(s+1)*(s+4), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4/(s+4), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+4) terms. Result is 4/(s+4), first order.

99. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 6/(s+6) and G2 = 4/(s+4). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: NAT
Answer: 24/((s+6)*(s+4))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (6/(s+6))*(4/(s+4)) = 24/((s+6)*(s+4)).

100. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 9/(s+9). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MSQ
1. 9/(s+18)
2. 9/(s+9)
3. 9/(s+4.5)
4. 9/(s+1)
Answer: 9/(s+18)
Solution: T(s) = 9/(s+9) / (1 + 9/(s+9)) = 9/(s+18).

101. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=3, P2=4 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 4.667
2. 4.667+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4.667
Solution: M3son's g3in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(3+4)/1.5.

102. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 1/s and G2(s) = 4/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: NAT
Answer: 1/s + 4/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 1/s + 4/(s+1).

103. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 2, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 18)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 18)
3. 6/(s+1 + 18)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 18)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*2) = 9/(s+1+18).

104. Given G(s) = (s+5)/(s+5) * 4/(s+4), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 4/(s+4), order 1
2. 4/(s+1)*(s+4), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 4/(s+4), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+5) terms. Result is 4/(s+4), first order.

105. Given G(s) = (s+1)/(s+1) * 5/(s+5), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 3 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

106. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 3/(s+3) and G2 = 3/(s+3). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 9/((s+3)*(s+3))
2. 9/(s+1)*((s+3)*(s+3))
3. 2/((s+3)*(s+3))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/((s+3)*(s+3))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (3/(s+3))*(3/(s+3)) = 9/((s+3)*(s+3)).

107. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 10/(s+10). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 10/(s+20)
2. 10/(s+10)
3. 10/(s+5.0)
4. 10/(s+1)
Answer: 10/(s+20)
Solution: T(s) = 10/(s+10) / (1 + 10/(s+10)) = 10/(s+20).

108. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=2, P2=6 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: NAT
Answer: 5.333
Solution: M2son's g2in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(2+6)/1.5.

109. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 2/s and G2(s) = 3/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 2/s + 3/(s+1)
2. 2/(s+1)*s + 3/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 3/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 2/s + 3/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 2/s + 3/(s+1).

110. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 3, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 4 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

111. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 5/(s+5), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 5/(s+5), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 5/(s+5), first order.

112. Given G(s) = (s+3)/(s+3) * 6/(s+6), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+6), order 1
2. 6/(s+1)*(s+6), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/(s+6), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+3) terms. Result is 6/(s+6), first order.

113. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 5/(s+5) and G2 = 2/(s+2). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 10/((s+5)*(s+2))
2. 10/(s+1)*((s+5)*(s+2))
3. 2/((s+5)*(s+2))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 10/((s+5)*(s+2))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (5/(s+5))*(2/(s+2)) = 10/((s+5)*(s+2)).

114. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 5/(s+5). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: NAT
1. 5/(s+10)
2. 5/(s+5)
3. 5/(s+2.5)
4. 5/(s+1)
Answer: 5/(s+10)
Solution: T(s) = 5/(s+5) / (1 + 5/(s+5)) = 5/(s+10).

115. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=5, P2=3 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 5 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.
116. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 3/s and G2(s) = 2/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MCQ
1. 3/s + 2/(s+1)
2. 3/(s+1)*s + 2/(s+1)*(s+1)
3. 5/s + 2/(s+1)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 3/s + 2/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 3/s + 2/(s+1).

117. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 1, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: NAT
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 9)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*1) = 9/(s+1+9).

118. Given G(s) = (s+4)/(s+4) * 6/(s+6), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+6), order 1
2. 6/(s+1)*(s+6), order 1
3. 7/(s+7), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6/(s+6), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+4) terms. Result is 6/(s+6), first order.

119. Given G(s) = (s+5)/(s+5) * 7/(s+7), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+7), order 1
2. 7/(s+1)*(s+7), order 1
3. 1/(s+1), order 1
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 7/(s+7), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+5) terms. Result is 7/(s+7), first order.

120. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 2/(s+2) and G2 = 1/(s+1). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 2 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

121. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 6/(s+6). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 6/(s+12)
2. 6/(s+6)
3. 6/(s+3.0)
4. 6/(s+1)
Answer: 6/(s+12)
Solution: T(s) = 6/(s+6) / (1 + 6/(s+6)) = 6/(s+12).

122. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=4, P2=5 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: MCQ
1. 6.000
2. 6.000+1
3. 0
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 6.000
Solution: M4son's g4in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(4+5)/1.5.

123. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 4/s and G2(s) = 5/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: NAT
Answer: 4/s + 5/(s+1)
Solution: Parallel blocks add: G_eq = 4/s + 5/(s+1).

124. For forward G(s) = 9/(s+1) and feedback H(s) = 2, find closed-loop transfer T(s)=G/(1+GH).
Type: MCQ
1. 9/(s+1 + 18)
2. 9/(s+1)*(s+1 + 18)
3. 6/(s+1 + 18)
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 9/(s+1 + 18)
Solution: T(s)=G/(1+G H) => (9/(s+1))/(1+(9/(s+1))*2) = 9/(s+1+18).

125. Given G(s) = (s+1)/(s+1) * 7/(s+7), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 3 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.

126. Given G(s) = (s+2)/(s+2) * 2/(s+2), simplify and state the order of resulting transfer function.
Type: NAT
Answer: 2/(s+2), order 1
Solution: Pole-zero cancel (s+2) terms. Result is 2/(s+2), first order.

127. Blocks G1 and G2 are in series where G1 = 4/(s+4) and G2 = 4/(s+4). Find the overall transfer function
G(s)=G1*G2.
Type: MCQ
1. 16/((s+4)*(s+4))
2. 16/(s+1)*((s+4)*(s+4))
3. 2/((s+4)*(s+4))
4. Cannot be determined
Answer: 16/((s+4)*(s+4))
Solution: Series blocks multiply: G(s) = (4/(s+4))*(4/(s+4)) = 16/((s+4)*(s+4)).

128. A unity feedback system has forward transfer function G(s) = 7/(s+7). Find the closed-loop transfer
function T(s).
Type: MCQ
1. 7/(s+14)
2. 7/(s+7)
3. 7/(s+3.5)
4. 7/(s+1)
Answer: 7/(s+14)
Solution: T(s) = 7/(s+7) / (1 + 7/(s+7)) = 7/(s+14).

129. For a signal flow graph with two non-touching forward path gains P1=3, P2=7 and a single loop L=-0.5,
compute the overall transfer function using Mason's gain formula if ∆=1-L and ∆1=1.
Type: NAT
Answer: 6.667
Solution: M3son's g3in: T = (P1*∆1 + P2*∆2 + ...)/∆. Here ∆ = 1 - L = 1 - (-0.5)=1.5, ∆1=∆2=1 => T=(3+7)/1.5.

130. Two blocks in parallel: G1(s) = 5/s and G2(s) = 4/(s+1). Equivalent transfer for series input is G1+G2.
Provide G_eq.
Type: MSQ
1. Series of 1 and 4 multiplies (True)
2. Parallel adds (True)
3. Feedback always increases poles (False)
4. Poles at origin imply type-0 (False if nonzero)
Answer: 1,2
Solution: Series multiply; parallel add. Feedback does not always increase poles; type determined by poles at s=0.