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Understanding Semiconductors and Their Applications

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of a transistor?

a)

To convert AC to DC

b)

To store electrical energy

c)

To amplify electrical signals

d)

To control the flow of current

2.

What is a semiconductor?

a)

A material that fully conducts electricity

b)

A material that does not conduct electricity

c)

A material that stores electricity

d)

A material that partially conducts electricity

3.

What is a classic example of a semiconductor?

a)

Iron

b)

Gold

c)

Silicon

d)

Copper

4.

What is an N-type semiconductor?

a)

A semiconductor with an abundance of protons

b)

A semiconductor with no free charges

c)

A semiconductor with an abundance of free electrons

d)

A semiconductor with an abundance of holes

5.

What is a P-type semiconductor?

a)

A semiconductor with an abundance of holes

b)

A semiconductor with an abundance of free electrons

c)

A semiconductor with no free charges

d)

A semiconductor with an abundance of neutrons

6.

What happens when P-type and N-type semiconductors are put together?

a)

They create a capacitor

b)

They become an insulator

c)

They form a diode

d)

They create a superconductor

7.

What is the purpose of a diode?

a)

To store electrical energy

b)

To allow current to flow in one direction only

c)

To stop current from flowing

d)

To allow current to flow in both directions

8.

What is the function of a depleted region in a semiconductor?

a)

To store electrical energy

b)

To convert AC to DC

c)

To stop current flow

d)

To enhance current flow

9.

What is the role of a small current in a transistor?

a)

To stop the flow of a larger current

b)

To amplify the larger current

c)

To control the flow of a larger current

d)

To store the larger current

10.

What is the binary system in computers based on?

a)

The flow of water

b)

The flow of electrical current

c)

The flow of light

d)

The flow of air

11.

What is the main advantage of using semiconductors in electronics?

a)

They can store more energy than metals

b)

They can control the flow of electrical power

c)

They are cheaper than metals

d)

They are more durable than metals

12.

How can semiconductors be used to generate electrical currents?

a)

By cooling them to low temperatures

b)

By heating them to high temperatures

c)

By using them in a diode setup without a power supply

d)

By connecting them to a power supply