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Electronics and Semiconductor Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following elements is known for its strong ferromagnetic properties?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Silicon

2.

What is a permanent magnetic dipole?

a)

A magnetic moment induced by an external field

b)

A magnetic moment that remains even in the absence of an external field

c)

A temporary magnetic moment

d)

A magnetic moment dependent on temperature

3.

Which of the following is an example of a diamagnetic material?

a)

Iron

b)

Cobalt

c)

Aluminum

d)

Nickel

4.

A semiconductor in its purest form is called.......

a)

Insulator

b)

Superconductor

c)

Intrinsic semiconductor

d)

Extrinsic semiconductor

5.

In a micro relay, the switch contacts are typically made of:

a)

Copper

b)

Silver

c)

Gold

d)

Aluminum

6.

SI unit of resistivity is……..

a)

Ω/m

b)

Ω/m

c)

Ω-m

d)

m/Ω

7.

The power rating of a resistor is measured in:

a)

Watts

b)

Ohms

c)

Amps

d)

Volts

8.

Varistors are typically made from which material?

a)

Copper

b)

Silicon

c)

Zinc oxide

d)

Aluminum

9.

The reciprocal of resistivity is known as

a)

Specific resistance

b)

conductivity

c)

inductance

d)

resistance

10.

Which of the following is a common application of hybrid ICs?

a)

Microcontrollers

b)

Power amplifiers

c)

Flash memory

d)

Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)

11.

What is the primary function of a resistor in an electronic circuit?

a)

Store electrical energy

b)

Amplify signals

c)

Control or limit current flow

d)

Generate voltage

12.

A room temperature P-type material will have....

a)

More of electrons

b)

More of holes

c)

Equal number of electrons and holes

d)

none of these

13.

LDRs are typically made from which material?

a)

Copper

b)

Silicon

c)

Cadmium sulfide

d)

Aluminum oxide

14.

Which property of a dielectric material makes it suitable for use in capacitors?

a)

High conductivity

b)

Low permittivity

c)

High permittivity

d)

Low resistance

15.

Resistance of given wire is directly proportional to…….

a)

Length

b)

area of cross-section

c)

both a and b

d)

none of these

16.

What is a disadvantage of thick film ICs compared to thin film ICs?

a)

Lower thermal stability

b)

Limited design flexibility

c)

Higher manufacturing cost

d)

Reduced resistance to corrosion

17.

The voltage level at which a VDR starts conducting significantly is known as:

a)

Cutoff voltage

b)

Breakdown voltage

c)

Threshold voltage

d)

Forward voltage

18.

In addition to displays, OLED technology is also used for:

a)

Heating systems

b)

Automotive engines

c)

Lighting panels

d)

Satellite communication

19.

Consider the energy level diagram of an intrinsic semiconductor. The Fermi level lies in the

a)

Valence band

b)

Forbidden band

c)

Conduction band

d)

It can be at any of the above locations depending upon the doping concentration and temperature

20.

A P-type semiconductor results when

a)

A pentavalent impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor

b)

A trivalent impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor

c)

Either a pentavalent or trivalent impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor

d)

None of the above

21.

What alternative term is sometimes used to refer to a Voltage Dependent Resistor?

a)

Thermistor

b)

Photocell

c)

PTC resistor

d)

MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor)

22.

Which of the following is a characteristic of thick film resistors used in ICs?

a)

High precision

b)

Low temperature coefficient

c)

Thick film resistors are not used in ICs

d)

Low power handling capability

23.

Resistance of wire is inversely proportional to…..

a)

length

b)

area of cross-section

c)

both a and b

d)

none of these

24.

What is the standard unit of capacitance?

a)

Ohm

b)

Henry

c)

Farad

d)

Volt

25.

In photo emissive materials, the emission of electrons occurs in response to:

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Pressure

d)

Sound waves

26.

The reverse bias voltage at which the PN junction breaks down and conducts heavily is called:

a)

Threshold voltage

b)

Forward voltage

c)

Breakdown voltage

d)

Operating voltage

27.

In which application is an LDR commonly used?

a)

Voltage regulation

b)

Surge protection

c)

Light sensing

d)

Audio amplification

28.

What is the typical temperature sensing range of a thermistor?

a)

Below 0°C

b)

0°C to 100°C

c)

100°C to 500°C

d)

Above 500°C

29.

The process of intentionally adding impurities to a semiconductor is known as:

a)

Smelting

b)

Doping

c)

Electroplating

d)

Annealing

30.

A doped semiconductor is also known as

a)

Intrinsic semiconductor

b)

Extrinsic semiconductor

c)

Diffused semiconductor

d)

None of the above

31.

Thin film ICs are known for:

a)

Lower cost

b)

Higher performance

c)

Larger size

d)

Simplicity in fabrication

32.

What are the two main types of Temperature Dependent Resistors?

a)

PTC and NTC

b)

LDR and VDR

c)

CTR and STR

d)

ZTR and QTR

33.

Zener diodes are commonly used for:

a)

Current amplification

b)

Voltage regulation

c)

Frequency modulation

d)

Temperature sensing

34.

Thin film ICs are known for:

a)

Lower cost

b)

Higher performance

c)

Larger size

d)

Simplicity in fabrication

35.

What is the primary function of a Voltage Dependent Resistor (VDR)?

a)

Amplify signals

b)

Store electrical energy

c)

Provide a constant resistance

d)

Protect against voltage spikes

36.

In a circuit with an NPN transistor, the voltage source connected to the collector is typically:

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Floating

d)

Alternating

37.

Which color is associated with an LED that has a bandgap energy in the red part of the spectrum?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Red

d)

Yellow

38.

In an OLED, light is emitted due to the process of:

a)

Photoelectric effect

b)

Electroluminescence

c)

Photovoltaic effect

d)

Thermionic emission

39.

Which type of transistor has an N-type semiconductor sandwiched between P-type regions?

a)

PNP

b)

NPN

c)

FET

d)

JFET

40.

Monolithic ICs find applications in:

a)

Audio amplifiers

b)

Microwave communication

c)

Digital watches

d)

All of the above

41.

The magnetic susceptibility of diamagnetic materials is usually in the range of:

a)

0 to 1

b)

-1 to 0

c)

-1 to -10

d)

1 to 10

42.

Which of the following expressions represents the relationship between resistance (R), resistivity (ρ), length (L), and cross-sectional area (A) of a uniform wire?

a)

R = ρL/A

b)

R = A/ρL

c)

R = ρA/L

d)

R = L/ρA

43.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good dielectric material?

a)

High conductivity

b)

Low breakdown voltage

c)

Low permittivity

d)

High dielectric strength

44.

What is the primary purpose of an IC package?

a)

To provide mechanical support to the IC

b)

To protect the IC from environmental factors

c)

To enhance the electrical performance of the IC

d)

All of the above

45.

Which of the following doping elements would not be suitable for converting intrinsic semiconductor?

a)

Phosphorous

b)

Indium

c)

Antimony

d)

Arsenic