S&C L8 Electronics

What are the three connections of a transistor?

• Emitter, Collector, Drain

• Emitter, Base, Collector

• Emitter, Base, Ground

• Collector, Base, Source

What is the primary function of a transistor?

• To act as a resistor

• To act as a switch

• To act as a capacitor

• To act as an inductor

What voltage is required between the base and emitter for current to flow?

• 1.5V

• 1.2V

• 0.6V

• 0.3V

What type of transistor is known as Negative-Positive-Negative?

• PNP

• JFET

• NPN

• MOSFET

What does the gain of a transistor represent?

• The capacitance of the emitter

• The resistance of the base

• The ratio of output current to input current

• The voltage across the collector

In a moisture detector circuit, what role does the transistor play?

• It provides power

• It acts as a switch

• It amplifies the signal

• It detects moisture

What is the purpose of connecting a resistor in series with the base connection?

• To reduce current

• To ground the circuit

• To increase voltage

• To amplify the signal

Which of the following is a common application of NPN transistors?

• Switching circuits

• Voltage regulation

• Signal modulation

• Current limiting

What is the typical marking for the emitter connection on a transistor?

• c

• b

• e

• d

What happens if the connections of a transistor are made incorrectly?

• It will work better

• It will not function

• It will amplify noise

• It will get damaged