WorksheetsMühazirə 1: Basic Circuit Concepts
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
In what type of circuit is the total resistance smaller than the smallest resistance?
Parallel circuits of diodes
Serial circuits of inductors
Parallel circuits of capacitors
Parallel circuits of resistors
Serial circuits of resistors
How should one measure current and voltage in a circuit?
both ammeter and voltmeter in series
both ammeter and voltmeter in parallel
ammeter in parallel, voltmeter in series
ammeter in series, voltmeter in parallel
there is no correct answer
The smallest unit of an element is:
A molecule
A compound
An atom
An electron
Nucleus
Component that Convert AC to DC and allow current to flow in one Direction
Capacitor
Diode
Inverter
Tristor
Resistor
Anode is ________ Polarity in diodes
Negative
Positive
Hot Side
Ground
Neutral
Types of diodes used in lighting system and display
LED
schottky diodes
rectifier diodes
transistor
zener diodes
Diodes is Categorize as ?
Passive components
Active components
there is no correct answer
Conductor
Insulator
Diode has polarity
output and input
anode and cathode
base and collector
on and off
emitter and base
Main phenomenons associated with formation of p-n junctions are
Diffusion and Drift
Drift only
Diffusion only
only doping
none of the above
Characteristics of a diode that helps in rectification
Allows Unidirectional flow of current
Opposes the flow of current
Allows Bidirectional flow of current
conducts in reverse biased
none of the above
In the forward bias arrangement of a p-n junction diode,
the n-end is connected to the positive terminal of the battery
the p-end is connected to the positive terminal of the battery
the direction of current is from n-end to p-end in the diode
During formation of p–n junction
a hole diffuses from p to n side
an electron diffuses from n to p side
a hole diffuses from n to p side
an electron diffuses from emitter to base
an electron diffuses from p to n side
Which of the following is a pentavalent impurity added while forming an extrinsic semiconductor?
Indium
Boron
Copper
Gallium
Arsenic
The reverse saturation current in a PN Junction diode is only due to
acceptor ions
minority carriers
donor ions
majority carriers
none of the above
The process of adding an impurity to an intrinsic semiconductor is called
Atomic modification
Recombination
Ionization
none of the above
Doping
Transistors rely on ________, materials that are neither pure insulators nor pure conductors.
integrated circuits
diodes
semiconductors
semi‑insulators
metals
Which lead of the following is not a transistor lead?
there is no correct answer
Collector
Emitter
Base
Anode
On an NPN transistor symbol, which lead does the arrow point to?
Emitter
Base
Collector
Anode
Cathode
Which of the following acts as a controller for the flow of electricity through a transistor?
Collector
Base
Anode
Emitter
Cathode
In modern electronics, transistors are typically grouped in large numbers on:
breadboards
integrated circuits
printed circuit boards
there is no correct answer
computer terminals
One function of the transistor is to ____________?
there is no correct answer
limit
rectify
control
amplify
Transistor has 3 electrodes namely
Base, Collector, Emitter
Drain, Gate, Source
Anod, cathode
PNP
NPN
How many terminals are there in a transistor....?
1
3
2
5
4
A transistor is a ……………. operated device
Resistance
Voltage
None of the Above
Current
Both Voltage and Current
What does BJT stand for??
Bipolar Junction Thermistor
Bipolar Junction Transistor
None of the Above
Binary Junction Transistor
Binary Junction Thermistor
Which of the followings are a possible applications of BJT??
charging and discharging
Amplification
Rectification
Oscillation
None of the Above
What are the two main types of transistors?
Bipolar and Field Effect
NPN and PNP
Switch and Amplifier
Anod and Cathod
Resin and Metal
What is the primary function of a heat sink in high-power transistors?
To protect internal parts
To remove unwanted heat
None of the Above
To amplify signals
To control circuits
Which pin configuration is typical for resin body transistors with a flat edge?
Left: Base, Middle: Collector, Right: Emitter
Left: Base, Middle: Emitter, Right: Collector
Left: Collector, Middle: Base, Right: Emitter
Left: Anode, Middle: Emitter, Right: Cathode
Left: Emitter, Middle: Base, Right: Collector
In an NPN transistor, what happens when the switch on the control circuit is pressed?
Current flows only in the main circuit
None of the Above
Current flows in both the main and control circuits
No current flows
Current flows only in the control circuit
What is the direction of conventional current in an NPN transistor circuit?
From base to emitter
From emitter to collector
From anode to cathode
From negative to positive
From positive to negative
What material is an example of a semiconductor?
Copper
Aluminium
Helium
Rubber
Silicon
What is the purpose of doping silicon in transistors?
To change its electrical properties
To make it more durable
To make it more flexible
To decrease its size
To increase its size
What is created at the junction of P-type and N-type materials?
None of the Above
A valence shell
A covalent bond
A conduction band
A depletion region
What happens to the electrons in a reverse-biased NPN transistor?
They move towards the positive terminal
They move towards the negative terminal
They stay in the base
They stay in the emitter
They stay in the cathode
What is the process called when silicon atoms share electrons to get their desired eight electrons?
Covalent bonding
Ionic bonding
Metallic bonding
Hydrogen bonding
Van der Waals bonding
Which bonding type predominantly holds atoms together in elemental semiconductors like silicon?
Ionic bonding transfers complete electrons
Hydrogen bonding links polar molecules
Covalent bonding forms shared electron pairs
Metallic bonding uses delocalized electrons
Which region of a bipolar transistor is intentionally the most highly doped for efficient carrier injection?
Both emitter and collector equally doped
Base region for minimal recombination
Collector region for high breakdown
Emitter region for strong carrier injection
When a BJT operates as a linear amplifier, which junction is forward biased?
Emitter–base junction is forward biased
Collector–base junction is forward biased
Emitter–collector junction is forward biased
No junction is forward biased
What particles constitute the atomic nucleus?
Protons and neutrons together
Electrons and protons together
Only electrons inside nucleus
Electrons and neutrons together
Copper, silver, and gold are best classified as which electrical materials?
Good conductors of electricity
Typical semiconductors materials
Common electrical insulators
Super insulators of charge
The loss of valence electrons from an atom is referred to as what process?
Attenuation reducing wave amplitude
Amplification of signal carriers
Electronic excitation to higher state
Ionization removing outer electrons
In p‑type semiconductor material, the majority carriers are which entities?
Electrons as negative carriers
Current as a flowing quantity
Holes act as positive carriers
Electricity as an energy form
How many fundamental categories do intrinsic semiconductors fall into?
One type defined by pure crystal
Two types defined by doping
Three types defined by mobility
Four types defined by bands
Silicon that exhibits mobile holes rather than electrons as majority carriers is called what type?
z‑type silicon hypothetical
p‑type silicon with acceptors
h‑type silicon high mobility
n‑type silicon with donors
What term best describes a material whose conductivity lies between that of conductors and insulators?
Semiconductor with moderate conductivity
Conductor with very low resistance
Insulator with extremely high resistance
Brass as a specific alloy material
Which statement correctly distinguishes unipolar JFET operation from bipolar transistor operation?
BJT conduction uses phonon scattering only
JFET conduction uses minority carriers only
JFET conduction uses majority carriers only
BJT conduction uses only majority carriers
In an n‑channel JFET at zero gate‑source bias, what forms the conductive path between source and drain?
An n‑type channel of electrons
A p‑type channel of holes
A metallic inversion layer
A depleted channel of ions
Increasing the reverse bias at the JFET gate primarily causes which effect in the channel?
Carrier generation increases channel width
Ohmic heating creates new carriers
Wider depletion reduces channel width
Narrower depletion increases channel width
Which of the following is a semiconductor?
Copper
Silicon
Brass
Plastic
Gold
Which is one of the properties of semiconductor?
Semiconductors can be pure element such as silicon or germanium.
Semiconductor has 2 types of charge carriers.
atoms vibrate causes electron to break free from the bonds.
4 electrons in outermost orbit, in covalent bonding.
None of the Above
The JFET is
a unipolar device & a voltage-controlled device
a unipolar device
a voltage-controlled device
a current-controlled device
a unipolar device & a current-controlled device
The channel of a JFET is between the
gate and source
input and output
base and emitter
drain and source
gate and drain
A JFET always operates with
the gate connected to the source
None of the Above
the gate to source p-n junction forward-biased
the drain connected to ground
the gate to source p-n junction reverse-biased
Drain current in the constant-current region increases when
the gate-to-source bias voltage increases
the drain-to-source voltage decreases
the drain-to-source voltage increases
None of the Above
the gate-to-source bias voltage decreases
At cutoff, the JFET channel is
reverse-biased
None of the Above
extremely narrow
at its widest point
completely closed by the depletion region
To be used as a variable resistor, a JFET must be
None of the Above
biased at pinch-off
forward-biased at the gate
biased in the saturation region
biased in the ohmic region
A MOSFET differs from a JFET mainly because
the JFET has a p-n junction
of the power rating
MOSFETs do not have a physical channel
the MOSFET has two gates
None of the Above
What are the most widely used semiconductor elements in technology?
Indium and aluminum
Metal oxides
Copper and silver
Arsenium and phosphorus
Germanium and silicon
What does LED stand for?
Light Emitting Diode
Light Emitting Display
Light Emitting Detector
Light Energy Display
Light Energy Detector
Name the three leads of a common transistor
Collector Base Emitter
Emitter Collector Bias
Collector Bias Omitter
Anod and Cathod
Base Collector Case
Connecting a lead from the negative to the positive of a battery will produce:
A high resistance circuit
An open circuit
A low current path
A short circuit
Diode circuit
If two resistors are placed in series, is the final resistance:
None of the Above
Lower
Higher
Cannot be determined
The same
To obtain a higher value of resistance, resistors are connected in:
Parallel
Reverse
perpendicular
Forward
Series
What units does the electrical current have?
a square
Amps
Volts
Power
Om
What is the symbol of a bulb?
A circle with an x
A square
A rectangle
One big and one small line
A romb
What type of circuit do we find in our houses?
Parallel
Series
Star-Delta
Series-Parallel
None of them
What is the function of an ammeter?
It measure the energy spent in the circuit
It measures the flow of electricity around the circuit
It measures the flow of current in the circuit
What is electronics?
The study of electrical circuits and components
The study of chemical reactions
The study of rocks and minerals
The study of fluid mechanics
The study of plants and animals
Which component is used to amplify electrical signals in electronic circuits?
Capacitor
Tristor
Diode
Resistor
Transistor
What is the basic unit of digital information in electronics?
Ohm
Volt
Nyuton
Bit
Ampere
What type of current do batteries typically produce?
Oscillating Current (OC)
Varying Current (VC)
Alternating Current (AC)
None of the Above
Direct Current (DC)
Which electronic component stores electrical charge temporarily and releases it when needed?
Diode
Inductor
Capacitor
Transistor
Resistor
What does IC stand for in electronics?
Integrated Circuit
Inductor Capacitor
Internal Circuit
None of the Above
Intelligent Computer
Which type of circuit allows current to flow in only one direction?
Diode circuit
Open circuit
None of the Above
Series circuit
Parallel circuit
What does AC stand for in electronics?
Alternating Current
Advanced Capacitor
None of the Above
Adjustable Current
Automatic Circuit
Which electronic component is used to regulate voltage in a circuit?
Capacitor
Resistor
