Practice Causal Vs. Non-causal Systems (1.4.4) - Introduction to Signals and Systems
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Causal vs. Non-causal Systems

Practice - Causal vs. Non-causal Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a causal system?

💡 Hint: Think about what input values a system can use in real-time.

Question 2 Easy

Can you give a simple example of a causal system?

💡 Hint: Consider systems you encounter daily.

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Question 1

A causal system can depend on:

Future inputs
Present and past inputs
Only present inputs

💡 Hint: Focus on what information a causal system requires.

Question 2

True or False: Non-causal systems can predict future inputs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the real-time implementation of inputs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A signal processing engineer needs to design a system that adjusts audio levels in real-time. Would this system be causal or non-causal? Justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of real-time adjustments.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe and analyze a practical situation where a non-causal system could aid in data processing. Explain the benefits and potential drawbacks.

💡 Hint: Think about data gathered from past, present, and future.

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