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Semiconductor and Electronic Components Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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1.

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)

2.

The reciprocal of resistivity is known as

a)

Specific resistance

b)

conductivity

c)

inductance

d)

resistance

3.

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

a)

Heating systems

b)

Automotive engines

c)

Lighting panels

d)

Satellite communication

4.

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

5.

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

a)

Insulator

b)

Superconductor

c)

Intrinsic semiconductor

d)

Extrinsic semiconductor

6.

A doped semiconductor is also known as

a)

Intrinsic semiconductor

b)

Extrinsic semiconductor

c)

Diffused semiconductor

d)

None of the above

7.

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

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Pressure

d)

Sound waves

8.

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

a)

Photoelectric effect

b)

Electroluminescence

c)

Photovoltaic effect

d)

Thermionic emission

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

Resistance of given wire is directly proportional to…….

a)

Length

b)

area of cross-section

c)

both a and b

d)

none of these

13.

Thin film ICs are known for:

a)

Lower cost

b)

Higher performance

c)

Larger size

d)

Simplicity in fabrication

14.

Monolithic ICs find applications in:

a)

Audio amplifiers

b)

Microwave communication

c)

Digital watches

d)

All of the above

15.

What is the standard unit of capacitance?

a)

Ohm

b)

Henry

c)

Farad

d)

Volt

16.

Resistance of wire is inversely proportional to…..

a)

length

b)

area of cross-section

c)

both a and b

d)

none of these

17.

The power rating of a resistor is measured in:

a)

Watts

b)

Ohms

c)

Amps

d)

Volts

18.

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

a)

Aluminum

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Silicon

19.

In which application is an LDR commonly used?

a)

Voltage regulation

b)

Surge protection

c)

Light sensing

d)

Audio amplification

20.

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

21.

Thin film ICs are known for:

a)

Lower cost

b)

Higher performance

c)

Larger size

d)

Simplicity in fabrication

22.

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

a)

Copper

b)

Silver

c)

Gold

d)

Aluminum

23.

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

24.

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

a)

PNP

b)

NPN

c)

FET

d)

JFET

25.

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

26.

LDRs are typically made from which material?

a)

Copper

b)

Silicon

c)

Cadmium sulfide

d)

Aluminum oxide

27.

Zener diodes are commonly used for:

a)

Current amplification

b)

Voltage regulation

c)

Frequency modulation

d)

Temperature sensing

28.

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

29.

Varistors are typically made from which material?

a)

Copper

b)

Silicon

c)

Zinc oxide

d)

Aluminum

30.

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

31.

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

a)

Iron

b)

Cobalt

c)

Aluminum

d)

Nickel

32.

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

33.

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

34.

SI unit of resistivity is……..

a)

Ω/m

b)

Ω/m

c)

Ω-m

d)

m/Ω

35.

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

a)

Smelting

b)

Doping

c)

Electroplating

d)

Annealing

36.

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)

37.

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

38.

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

39.

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

40.

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

41.

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

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Floating

d)

Alternating

42.

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

43.

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

44.

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

45.

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

a)

Phosphorous

b)

Indium

c)

Antimony

d)

Arsenic