For a systematic linear block code, a codeword contains?

  • AOnly parity bits
  • BOriginal information bits explicitly plus parity bits
  • COnly carrier samples
  • DNo redundancy
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Correct Answer: B. Original information bits explicitly plus parity bits
Explanation: In systematic form, the information bits appear unchanged in specified codeword positions and parity bits occupy the remaining positions.
Reference: Standard communication systems: systematic block code