What statement best describes modulation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Imposing intelligence onto a radio carrier signal.

Modulation is the process of varying one or more properties of a periodic waveform, called the carrier signal, with a modulating signal that contains information to be transmitted. This technique allows voice, data, or video intelligence to be effectively impressed onto a radio frequency suitable for propagation through space.

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