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This page has every Communication Electronics N4 April paper we have, from 2016 to 2021: 5 question papers and 4 memos in 9 PDFs. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.

Communication Electronics N4 April papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2021April12
2020April12
2019April11
2018April12
2016April12

Topics that come up most in Communication Electronics N4 April

Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.

TopicPapersAverage marks
Communication Systems318
Radio-Wave Propagation315
Demodulation313
Modulation39
Alternating-Current Theory213
Network Theorems211
Attenuators and Filters27
Frequency Response (Filters, Attenuators and Rc Time Constants)120
Alternating-Current Theory (Vectors)116
Direct-Current Theory (Network Theorems)112
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Communication Electronics N4 April 2021 question papers and memos

April 2021: Electronics

Communication Electronics N4 April 2021: Electronics question paper, first page of questions
Communication Electronics N4 April 2021: Electronics question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 8 questions

What is in this paper (8 questions)
  1. Q1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or 10 marks
  2. Q2 Network Theorems2.1 Define each of the following: 11 marks
  3. Q3 Alternating-Current TheoryA series circuit consists of a coil with a DC resistance of 5 Ω and an inductance of 10 marks
  4. Q4 Attenuators and Filters4.1 Make neat sketches of each of the following attenuators: 8 marks
  5. Q5 Modulation5.1 Name FOUR different modulation types used in communication networks. (4) 10 marks
  6. Q6 Demodulation6.1 Draw a fully labelled block diagram of an AM receiver. (9) 19 marks
  7. Q7 Communication Systems7.1 Explain how electromagnetic waves are radiated from an antenna. (2) 18 marks
  8. Q8 Radio-Wave Propagation8.1 Explain the difference between a directional and an omnidirectional antenna. (2) 14 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer all the questions.
  2. Read all the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Write neatly and legibly. (8080224) -3-
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Communication Electronics N4 April 2020 question papers and memos

April 2020: Electronics

Communication Electronics N4 April 2020: Electronics question paper, first page of questions
Communication Electronics N4 April 2020: Electronics question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 9 questions

What is in this paper (9 questions)
  1. Q1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or 10 marks
  2. Q2 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the 10 marks
  3. Q3 Network Theorems3.1 Define the following: 10 marks
  4. Q4 Alternating-Current TheoryA series circuit consists of a capacitor with a capacitance of 10 nF, a resistor with a 16 marks
  5. Q5 Attenuators and Filters5.1 Define an attenuator. (2) 5 marks
  6. Q6 ModulationDefine the following: 6 marks
  7. Q7 Demodulation7.1 Draw a fully labelled circuit diagram of an AM full-wave detector. (3) 10 marks
  8. Q8 Communication Systems8.1 Draw a block diagram of an AM super heterodyne receiver. (6) 15 marks
  9. Q9 Radio-Wave Propagation9.1 Determine the length of a standard hal-fwave dipole antenna used to receive 18 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer all the questions.
  2. Read all the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Start each section on a new page.
  5. Use only a black or blue pen.
  6. Write neatly and legibly. (8080224) -3-

Communication Electronics N4 April 2019 question papers and memos

April 2019: Electronics

Communication Electronics N4 April 2019: Electronics question paper, first page of questions
Communication Electronics N4 April 2019: Electronics question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 8 questions

The memo for this paper is not available yet.

What is in this paper (8 questions)
  1. Q1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer 10 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Define each of the following: 10 marks
  3. Q3 A parallel circuit consists of a coil with an internal DC resistance of 10 Ω and an 10 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Make neat sketches of each of the following attenuators: 10 marks
  5. Q5 Make neat, fully labelled sketches of each of the following: 10 marks
  6. Q6 6.1 Draw a fully labelled block diagram of an AM-transmitter. (5) 20 marks
  7. Q7 7.1 Draw a block diagram of an FM-superheterodyne receiver. (5) 15 marks
  8. Q8 8.1 Determine the length of a standard half-wave dipole antenna used to receive 15 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Write neatly and legibly. (8080224) -3- T380(E)(M28)T
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Communication Electronics N4 April 2018 question papers and memos

April 2018: Electronics

Communication Electronics N4 April 2018: Electronics question paper, first page of questions
Communication Electronics N4 April 2018: Electronics question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 7 questions

What is in this paper (7 questions)
  1. Q1 Direct-Current Theory (Network Theorems)1.1 Define Nortan's theorem. (3) 12 marks
  2. Q2 Alternating-Current Theory (Vectors)2.1 Refer to the parallel RLC circuit in FIGURE 1 to calculate the following: 16 marks
  3. Q3 Frequency Response (Filters, Attenuators and Rc Time Constants)3.1 Explain in detail the construction of a composite filter. (4) 20 marks
  4. Q4 Modulation4.1 Define phase modulation. (2) 10 marks
  5. Q5 Demodulation5.1 Explain in detail why the full-wave voltage detector provides more efficient 10 marks
  6. Q6 Communication SystemsThe block diagram in FIGURE 2 shows an FM receiver. 20 marks
  7. Q7 Radio-Wave PropagationExplain the following terms with reference to the propagation of radio waves: 12 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Write neatly and legibly. (8080224) -3- T380(E)(M27)T

Communication Electronics N4 April 2016 question papers and memos

April 2016: Electronics

Communication Electronics N4 April 2016: Electronics question paper, first page of questions
Communication Electronics N4 April 2016: Electronics question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 8 questions

What is in this paper (8 questions)
  1. Q1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer 10 marks
  2. Q2 2.1 Define the following: 10 marks
  3. Q3 A series circuit consists of a coil with a DC resistance of 10 W, an inductance of 200 μH 10 marks
  4. Q4 4.1 Define an attenuator. (2) 10 marks
  5. Q5 5.1 Make a neat, fully labelled sketch of a travelling wave tube. (5) 15 marks
  6. Q6 6.1 Draw a block diagram of an AM superheterodyne receiver. (5) 20 marks
  7. Q7 7.1 Draw a block diagram of an FM-transmitter. (5) 10 marks
  8. Q8 8.1 Define the following: 15 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Write neatly and legibly. (8080224) -3- T300(E)(A8)T

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All Communication Electronics N4 past papers and memos

Questions about these papers

Which years of Communication Electronics N4 April papers are on this page?

Papers from 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the Communication Electronics N4 April electronics?

Electronics is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.

Are the memos included?

Yes. 4 of the 5 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

Which topics come up most in Electronics?

Communication systems, radio-wave propagation and demodulation, based on 3 papers on this page.

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