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Fundamental Electronics

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 6hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of adding an impurity to an intrinsic semiconductor is called

a)

Doping

b)

Ionization

c)

Recombination

d)

Atomic modification

2.

What is the most common semiconductor material used for producing integrated circuits

a)

Quartz

b)

Silicon

c)

Diamond

d)

Tantalum

3.
Name this electronic component
a)
Capacitor
b)
Fixed Resistor
c)
Potentiometer
d)
Transistor
4.

Which of the following is a symbol of NPN transistor ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

This is a graph that is seen on CRO. How is it change after full wave rectification process?

a)

b)

c)

6.
Diode 
a)
 allows current to flow in one direction
b)
 allows current to flow in two directions
c)
is a resistor
7.

Who contribute to the current in a semiconductor

a)

electrons only

b)

holes only

c)

negative ions

d)

both electrons and holes

8.

The gate of a TRIAC is used to

a)

To trigger the conduction

b)

To forward biase

c)

To reverse biase

9.

A diode allows current flow

a)

in one direction only

b)

if it is out of phase with the voltage

c)

if it lags the voltage by 90 degrees

10.

When positive terminal is connected to anode and negative terminal connected to cathode,then the diode is

a)

Forward biased

b)

Reverse biased

c)

in blocking mode

11.

When a multimeter is set to the diode test position,and show around 0.7 volts on the multimeter when tested in the forward bias direction and show the internal voltage of the meter when tested in reverse bias,then the diode is

a)

Serviceable condition

b)

Unserviceable condition

c)

Open ciruited

12.

Diodes are connected in parallel when

a)

when the forward current exceeds the maximum forward current of an individual diode

b)

when the forward voltage exceeds the maximum forward current of an individual diode

c)

If the voltages to be blocked by the diodes is equal to the maximum permissible reverse voltage of a diode

13.

Which switch can control the both lights L1 & L2

a)

S1

b)

S2

c)

S1 & S2

14.

A free wheeling diode connected across a relay coil is used to

a)

 short-circuit the back-emf that occurs when
switching off relays

b)

cause a delay in switching on

c)

allow the coil to energize with only one polarity

15.

The circuit shown below is a

a)

Full wave bridge rectifier

b)

Voltage doubler

c)

Half-wave rectifier

16.

Ziner Diode is used as

a)

Voltage regulator

b)

Voltage divider

c)

Rectifier

17.

This symbol represents

a)

a photodiode

b)

a laser diode

c)

a LED

18.

When light shines on LDR the resistance will

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

c)

No effect with light

19.

The following figure represents: 

a)

NPN

b)

PNP

c)

MOSFET

20.

 The figure shown is

a)

TRIAC

b)

DIAC

c)

LED

21.

An ideal Operational Amplifier (Op Amp) should have

a)

infinite input impedance and zero output impedance

b)

zero input impedance and zero output impedance

c)

infinite input impedance and infinite output impedance

22.

The process in which the copper laminated boards are used,then conducting paths and eyelets are to be located are protected by applying paint in a silk screen printing process or by light sensitive paint.Then the unprotected areas are etched away is know as

a)

Subtractive Process

b)

Additive process

c)

Integrated process

23.

A "closed loop" control system

a)

makes the system far more accurate as any variations in power supply or in amplifier gain can be overcome

b)

does not detect errors at the output

c)

uses no feedback to assist the input 

24.

The maximum voltage for a stator coil is generated in which stator coil 

a)

S2

b)

S1

c)

S3

25.

A resolver synchro would have

a)

Coils in the stator and the rotor which are displaced by 90 degrees from each other

b)

Coils in the stator and the rotor which are displaced by 120 degrees from each other

c)

Coils in the stator and the rotor which are displaced by 40 degrees from each other

26.

The method used for position sensing in systems such as doors and landing gear.

a)

Proximity switches

b)

Pressure Switches

c)

Temperature Switches

27.

In a typical Control Synchro Servo Mechanism, velocity feedback is provided for dampening by

a)

a tacho/rate generator connected between the Servo Motor and the Servo Amplifier

b)

a capacitor between the Control Transformer (CT) and the  Servo Amplifier

c)

rotating the rotor of the Control Transformer (CT) to align it with the Stator field

28.

The figure shown is

a)

Integrator

b)

Inverter

c)

Adder

29.

Figure shown is

a)

Operational Amplifier

b)

Integrated Circuit

c)

AND Gate

30.

Figure shown is

a)

Diode

b)

LED

c)

Photo Diode

31.

Figure Shown is

a)

Half Wave Rectifier

b)

Full Wave Rectifier

c)

Amplifier

32.

The wiring Symbol Shown here is

a)

NPN Transistor

b)

PNP Transistor

c)

Diode

33.

Figure shown here is

a)

LDR

b)

LED

c)

SCR

34.

The Figure shown here is

a)

Differentiator

b)

Integrator

c)

Adder

35.

The figure shown here is

a)

Varistor

b)

LDR

c)

Thyristor

36.

What diode emits photons when forward biased?

a)

LED

b)

Photodiode

c)

Transistor

37.

The angle between the stator coils in a synchro resolver is

a)

90

b)

45

c)

180

38.

Optical coupling devices

a)

contain at least one transmitter chip on the input side and a receiver chip on the output side

b)

Contain two transformers

c)

Contains a transformer and a rectifier

39.

An "open loop" control system

a)

will not detect errors at the output

b)

uses negative feedback to “back off” the input 

c)

Control the output

40.

Diodes are connected in series when 

a)

If the voltages to be blocked by the diodes exceeds the maximum permissible reverse voltage of a diode

b)

If the voltages to be blocked by the diodes is less than the maximum permissible reverse voltage of a diode

c)

If the current to be blocked by the diodes exceeds the maximum permissible forward current of a diode

41.

Photodiodes are always connected in 

a)

reverse biase

b)

Forward biase

c)

doesnot affect the polarity

42.

Arrangements of several electronic components including transistors, resisters and capacitors in a common housing is called

a)

Integrated circuit

b)

Diode

c)

Transistor

43.

The process in which the non laminated boards are used, then the conducting paths are galvanized onto the board is know as

a)

Additive process

b)

Subtractive Process

c)

Integrated process

44.

LVDT stands for

a)

 Linear Variable Differential Transformer

b)

Low Voltage Differential Transistor

c)

Low Voltage Differential Transformer

45.

 How a thyristor can return to its high resistance state  

a)

By bringing the electrical current below holding current ( IH )

b)

By negative current applied to the control electrode 

c)

the gate current is removed

46.
What electronic component allows current to flow in one direction only? 
a)
Resistor
b)
Didode
c)
Switch
47.

In which circuit does the bulb light up?

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

What are the names of the terminals X, Y and Z?

a)

X = Base, Y = Collector, Z = Emitter

b)

X = Emitter, Y = Base, Z = Collector

c)

X = Collector, Y = Base, Z = Emitter

d)

X = Collector, Y = Emitter, Z = Base

49.

How many terminals are there in a transistor....?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

A differential synchro rotor consists of

a)

one winding parallel to the transmitter rotor

b)

two windings at 90° apart

c)

three windings at 120° apart

51.

A synchro rotor indicator moves

a)

faster than the input rate

b)

slower than the input rate

c)

at the same rate as the input

52.

Torque synchro systems are normally used when the

a)

mechanical load is low

b)

mechanical load is high

c)

system accuracy is of extreme importance

53.

In a servo control system, mechanical displacement is converted into electrical signals by a

a)

transmitter

b)

transducer

c)

transformer

54.

The power supply to a torque synchro system is connected to

a)

the transmitter stator

b)

the transmitter rotor only

c)

the transmitter and receiver rotors

55.

When a thyristor is switched on its resistance 

a)

increases

b)

decrease

c)

does not change

56.

The electrodes of an SCR/thyristor are called

a)

anode, cathode, source

b)

source, drain, gate

c)

gate, cathode, anode

57.

A germanium diode ______________ than a silicon diode

a)

is less affected by changes in temperature.

b)

has a smaller reverse current

c)

has a lower breakdown voltage

58.

When a PN junction is reverse biased the negative lead of the battery is connected to the

a)

P type material

b)

N type material

c)

barrier layer

59.

The forward bias voltage of a germanium diode is ___________ a silicon diode

a)

lower than

b)

higher than

c)

the same as

60.

The anode of a diode is connected to a +4v DC supply and the cathode is connected to a +2v DC supply. The diode is

a)

forward biased not conducting

b)

reverse biased not conducting

c)

forward biased conducting

61.

The forward volts drop across a conducting silicon diode is approximately

a)

0.7 V

b)

0.2 V

c)

1.6 V

62.

To check the reverse resistance of a diode with a multimeter, the positive lead is connected to the 

a)

anode

b)

cathode

c)

either anode or cathode

63.

Reverse bias

a)

lowers the potential barrier

b)

raises the potential barrier

c)

greatly increases the majority carrier current

64.

The temperature coefficient of a thyristor is

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

zero

65.

The forward and reverse resistance of a serviceable diode is

a)

high in both directions

b)

high in one direction and low in the other direction

c)

low in both directions 

66.

For a NPN transistor to conduct the collector circuit has to be

a)

at earth potential

b)

more positive than the base

c)

less positive than the emitter

67.

The type of diode having maximum forward biased current lies far below one ampere?

a)

Microdiode

b)

Rectifier Diode

c)

High power diode

68.

Two same diodes with a maximum reverse voltage of 60 V are connected in series and the voltage applied in reverse direction is 100 V, then how much is the voltage drop in each diode?

a)

Both diode have 50V

b)

Both diode have 60V

c)

Both diode have 100V

69.

If the diode is faulty in the open circuit condition then the resistance reading is

a)

will be high in both directions

b)

will be low in both directions

c)

will be high in one direction and low in other directions

70.

Rectifier use mainly which component?

a)

Diode

b)

LDR

c)

VDR

71.

Image shown here is

a)

Z-Diode

b)

LED

c)

Photodiode

72.

LED 's are used in

a)

Forward biased direction

b)

Reverse biased direction

c)

Work in both direction

73.

LDR stands for

a)

Light Dependant Resistor

b)

Light Diode Resistor

c)

None of the above

74.

LDR used in

a)

Forward biased direction

b)

Reverse biased direction

c)

Polarity not matters

75.

Smoothing of rectifier output is done by

a)

Filters

b)

Transistors

c)

resisters

76.

What happens to a diode when it is wired in reverse bias direction?

a)

It shows low resistance

b)

It shows high resistance

c)

It amplifies the signal

77.

What is the main cause of residual reverse-biased current in semiconductor diodes?

a)

Impurities in the crystal

b)

High Temperature

c)

Low voltage

78.

What is the maximum permissible reverse voltage for silicon diodes?

a)

200 V

b)

5KV

c)

1KV

79.

How many diodes are required for a bridge circuit in a three-phase system?

a)

Four

b)

Six

c)

Eight

80.

What determines the color of light emitted by an LED?

a)

The semiconductor material used

b)

The voltage applied

c)

The current flowing through it

81.

When the LVDT core is centered, the output voltage is:

a)

Maximum

b)

Zero

c)

Negative

82.

Inductance transmitters are mainly used to measure:

a)

Position or speed

b)

Voltage

c)

Temperature

83.

When a ferrous target approaches an inductive proximity sensor:

a)

Inductive reactance decreases

b)

Inductive reactance increases

c)

Resistance becomes zero

84.

Proximity switches are commonly used in:

a)

Landing gear and door position sensing

b)

Fuel quantity measurement

c)

Light dimmer circuits

85.

Induced‑voltage sensors are frequently used for measuring:

a)

Engine RPM

b)

AC voltage

c)

Fuel temperature

86.

Capacitance transmitters are mainly used to measure:

a)

Hydraulic pressure

b)

Engine speed

c)

Fuel quantity

87.

A capacitance transmitter operates by changing:

a)

Dielectric constant

b)

Plate area

c)

Supply frequency

88.

Servo systems are used when:

a)

Small torque is sufficient

b)

Only DC power is available

c)

Large rotation moments are required

89.

To prevent oscillation, servo systems use:

a)

Voltage regulators

b)

Damping

c)

Rectifiers

90.

The process of returning a portion of the output to the input to maintain the desired output.

a)

Feedback

b)

Null

c)

Damping

91.

The difference between the output signal and the demanded signal is called

a)

error signal

b)

damping signal

c)

deadband

92.

In a synchro, maximum stator voltage is induced when:

a)

Rotor axis aligns with stator coil

b)

Rotor is at 90°

c)

Rotor is unexcited

93.

In an aligned synchro system, the current flow is:

a)

Maximum

b)

Zero except magnetizing current

c)

Independent of alignment

94.

Maximum torque occurs when the differential angle is approximately:

a)

b)

45°

c)

90°

95.

If TX and TDX shafts rotate in the same direction, the result is:

a)

Subtraction

b)

Addition

c)

Zero output

96.

Resolvers are commonly used to:

a)

Store electrical energy

b)

Transmit torque

c)

Split angles into sine and cosine components

97.

Microdiodes are typically used in:

a)

High‑power circuits

b)

Communication equipment

c)

Motor control systems

98.

At absolute zero temperature, a semiconductor behaves as:

a)

A conductor

b)

A superconductor

c)

An insulator

99.

The charge transport in semiconductors using electrons and holes is called:

a)

Bipolar conduction

b)

Unipolar conduction

c)

Metallic conduction

100.

A photodiode is normally connected in:

a)

Reverse bias

b)

Forward bias

c)

No bias