Zener Diode Characteristics Quiz

What happens to the current in a zener diode when it is forward biased?

• The current decreases

• The current increases

• The current remains the same

• The current fluctuates

What happens to the voltage in a zener diode when it is forward biased?

• The voltage in a zener diode remains constant when it is forward biased.

• The voltage in a zener diode fluctuates when it is forward biased.

• The voltage in a zener diode increases when it is forward biased.

• The voltage in a zener diode decreases when it is forward biased.

What happens to the current in a zener diode when it is reverse biased?

• Decreases linearly

• Increases exponentially

• Fluctuates randomly

• Remains almost constant

What happens to the voltage in a zener diode when it is reverse biased?

• Decreases

• Remains constant

• Increases

• Fluctuates

What is the breakdown voltage of a zener diode?

• The breakdown voltage is always 10A

• The breakdown voltage varies depending on the specific zener diode, but it is typically around 5V to 200V.

• The breakdown voltage is always 0V

• The breakdown voltage is always 1000V

What is the significance of breakdown voltage in zener diodes?

• It determines the voltage at which the zener diode starts conducting in the reverse-biased direction.

• It determines the voltage at which the zener diode stops conducting in the forward-biased direction.

• It has no significance in zener diodes.

• It determines the current at which the zener diode starts conducting in the reverse-biased direction.

Name one application of zener diodes.

• Amplifying audio signals

• Voltage regulation and voltage reference

• Generating radio frequency signals

• Controlling current flow in a circuit

Draw the symbol of a zener diode.

• The symbol of a zener diode is a square with a line through the middle.

• The symbol of a zener diode is a triangle with a line through the middle.

• The symbol of a zener diode is a straight line with a circle at one end.

• The symbol of a zener diode consists of a diode with two arrows pointing towards the cathode.