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Sensors and Transducers Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

What is the working principle of ultrasonic sensors?

a)

They emit sound waves and measure the time it takes for them to return.

b)

They detect infrared radiation.

c)

They use light to measure distances.

d)

They rely on heat changes to detect objects.

2.

What are the advantages of ultrasonic sensors?

a)

Non-contact measurement and versatility.

b)

High cost and limited range.

c)

Only suitable for smooth surfaces.

d)

Requires physical contact with objects.

3.

What is the formula for calculating distance using ultrasonic sensors?

a)

Distance = Speed * Time

b)

Distance = Time / Speed

c)

Distance = Speed + Time

d)

Distance = Speed - Time

4.

What is the primary function of an IR sensor?

a)

To detect infrared radiation.

b)

To measure distances using sound.

c)

To convert light into electrical signals.

d)

To emit ultrasonic waves.

5.

What are the types of IR sensors?

a)

Active and passive infrared sensors.

b)

Ultrasonic and laser sensors.

c)

Optical and thermal sensors.

d)

Mechanical and electrical sensors.

6.

What is a photodiode?

a)

A device that converts light energy into electric current.

b)

A type of infrared sensor.

c)

A mechanical device for measuring distances.

d)

A type of ultrasonic sensor.

7.

What is the conventional current flow direction in a diode under forward bias condition?

a)

From anode to cathode

b)

From cathode to anode

8.

What are the types of photodiodes mentioned?

a)

PN Photodiode

b)

PIN Photodiode

c)

Avalanche Photodiode

d)

Schottky Photodiode

9.

What is the main feature of a PIN photodiode compared to a PN photodiode?

a)

Higher sensitivity

b)

Lower capacitance

c)

Both A and B

10.

What is the working principle of a photodiode?

a)

It generates current when light strikes

b)

It amplifies current

c)

It stores energy

11.

What applications are photodiodes commonly used for?

a)

Smoke detectors

b)

Televisions

c)

Medical applications

d)

All of the above

12.

What is the main difference between a phototransistor and a photodiode?

a)

Phototransistor can amplify current

b)

Photodiode is faster

c)

Phototransistor is less sensitive

13.

What is the effect of reverse bias on a photodiode?

a)

Increases capacitance

b)

Decreases response time

c)

Increases depletion layer width

14.

What is the main difference between a phototransistor and a normal transistor?

a)

Phototransistor requires voltage at the base terminal.

b)

Phototransistor does not require voltage at the base terminal.

c)

Phototransistor has three terminals.

d)

Phototransistor operates on a different principle.

15.

What are the two terminals of a phototransistor?

a)

Emitter and Collector

b)

Base and Collector

c)

Emitter and Base

d)

Source and Drain

16.

What are the two types of phototransistors?

a)

BJT and FET

b)

NPN and PNP

c)

Silicon and Germanium

d)

Active and Passive

17.

What is the main principle behind the operation of a phototransistor?

a)

Photovoltaic effect

b)

Thermal effect

c)

Magnetic effect

d)

Capacitive effect

18.

What is the response time of a phototransistor compared to a photodiode?

a)

Faster

b)

Slower

c)

Equal

d)

Variable

19.

What is a photodarlington pair?

a)

A phototransistor connected to another transistor.

b)

A type of photodiode.

c)

A circuit with multiple phototransistors.

d)

A single phototransistor.

20.

What is the main application of phototransistors?

a)

Punch-card readers.

b)

High voltage applications.

c)

Mechanical switches.

d)

Analog circuits.