Applied Electronics I-adv

Q. 1 What is the primary material used in most semiconductors?

a) Copper
b) Silicon
c) Iron
d) Gold

Answer: b) Silicon

Q. 2 Which of the following is NOT a type of semiconductor?

a) Intrinsic
b) Extrinsic
c) Magnetic
d) P-type

Answer: c) Magnetic

Q. 3 Which region does a PN junction separate?

a) P-type from N-type
b) Positive from Negative
c) AC from DC
d) None of the above

Answer: a) P-type from N-type

Q. 4 LED stands for:

a) Low Emission Diode
b) Light Emitting Diode
c) Liquid Energy Display
d) Light Energy Detector

Answer: b) Light Emitting Diode

Q. 5 What is the primary purpose of a diode in circuits?

a) Amplification
b) Attenuation
c) Rectification
d) Modulation

Answer: c) Rectification

Q. 6 What is the ‘forbidden gap’ in semiconductors?

a) Distance between nucleus and first orbit
b) Gap between valence and conduction bands
c) Gap between two semiconductors
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Gap between valence and conduction bands

Q. 7 Which of these is a negative-type semiconductor material?

a) Arsenic
b) Gallium
c) Boron
d) Aluminium

Answer: a) Arsenic

Q. 8 Which device is often used for amplification purposes?

a) Diode
b) Resistor
c) Capacitor
d) Transistor

Answer: d) Transistor

Q. 9 In a P-type semiconductor, the majority charge carriers are:

a) Protons
b) Electrons
c) Neutrons
d) Holes

Answer: d) Holes

Which law states the current through a semiconductor diode is proportional to the
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exponent of its voltage?
a) Kirchhoff’s Law
b) Ohm’s Law
c) Shockley’s diode equation
d) Faraday’s Law

Answer: c) Shockley’s diode equation

Q. 11 Which of the following is an advantage of using semiconductors?

a) High power consumption
b) Large size
c) Sensitivity to temperature
d) Miniaturization
Answer: d) Miniaturization

In a common base configuration of a transistor, which current is the input

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current?
a) Collector current
b) Emitter current
c) Base current
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Base current

Q. 13 Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) come in which of these configurations?

a) PNP
b) NPN
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Both a and b

Q. 14 A zener diode is primarily used for:

a) Amplification
b) Oscillation
c) Voltage regulation
d) Modulation

Answer: c) Voltage regulation

Q. 15 Which component is used for frequency generation and selection?

a) Oscillator
b) Amplifier
c) Mixer
d) Detector

Answer: a) Oscillator

Q. 16 What type of diode is optimized for radio frequency applications?

a) Schottky diode
b) Zener diode
c) Light Emitting Diode
d) Tunnel diode

Answer: a) Schottky diode

Q. 17 What is doping in the context of semiconductors?

a) Cooling the semiconductor
b) Heating the semiconductor
c) Adding impurities to the semiconductor
d) Removing impurities from the semiconductor

Answer: c) Adding impurities to the semiconductor

Q. 18 Which material has the largest energy gap?

a) Metal
b) Insulator
c) Conductor
d) Semiconductor

Answer: b) Insulator

Q. 19 In an N-type semiconductor, the majority charge carriers are:

a) Protons
b) Electrons
c) Neutrons
d) Holes

Answer: b) Electrons

Q. 20 What kind of biasing causes a diode to conduct?

a) Reverse bias
b) Forward bias
c) Zero bias
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Forward bias

Q. 21 Which of the following devices allows current to flow in only one direction?
a) Resistor
b) Capacitor
c) Diode
d) Inductor

Answer: c) Diode

Q. 22 MOSFET stands for:

a) Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor
b) Metal Oxide Silicon Field Energy Transistor
c) Metal Oxygen Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor

Q. 23 Which of the following is NOT a property of a semiconductor?

a) Fixed resistance
b) Negative temperature coefficient
c) Can be doped
d) Found in the periodic table

Answer: a) Fixed resistance

Q. 24 What is the primary function of a transistor in electronic circuits?

a) Blocking current
b) Mixing signals
c) Amplifying signals
d) Storing charge

Answer: c) Amplifying signals

Q. 25 The acronym ‘IC’ in electronics stands for:

a) Integrated Circuit
b) Insulated Component
c) Internal Circuitry
d) Inductive Capacitance

Answer: a) Integrated Circuit

Q. 26 In the half-wave rectification process, what part of the AC signal is used?

a) Positive half
b) Negative half
c) Both positive and negative halves
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Positive half

Q. 27 Which diode is used for detecting amplitude-modulated radio signals?

a) Zener diode
b) Schottky diode
c) Tunnel diode
d) Point-contact diode

Answer: d) Point-contact diode

Q. 28 A transistor has how many layers of semiconductors?

a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

Answer: b) Three
Q. 29 The base region of a transistor is usually:
a) Very thick and heavily doped
b) Very thin and heavily doped
c) Very thick and lightly doped
d) Very thin and lightly doped

Answer: d) Very thin and lightly doped

Q. 30 The Gate in a MOSFET is equivalent to which part of a BJT?

a) Collector
b) Base
c) Emitter
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Base

Q. 31 Which of these materials can act as a semiconductor?

a) Germanium
b) Silver
c) Copper
d) Aluminium

Answer: a) Germanium

Q. 32 Which of the following is NOT an application of a diode?

a) Voltage regulation
b) Signal demodulation
c) Current amplification
d) Wave rectification

Answer: c) Current amplification

Which semiconductor device is light-sensitive and converts light energy to

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electrical energy?
a) Photodiode
b) Light Emitting Diode
c) Tunnel Diode
d) Zener Diode

Answer: a) Photodiode

What is the name of the region in a transistor where minority carriers

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predominate?
a) Active region
b) Saturation region
c) Cut-off region
d) Depletion region

Answer: d) Depletion region

Q. 35 How does doping increase the conductivity of a semiconductor?

a) By increasing the size of the semiconductor
b) By adding atoms that introduce more free carriers
c) By cooling down the semiconductor
d) By insulating the semiconductor

Answer: b) By adding atoms that introduce more free carriers

Q. 36 Why is silicon predominantly used in semiconductor devices?

a) Because it’s abundant and cheap
b) Because of its excellent semiconductor properties and ability to form an oxide
layer
c) Because it’s a metal
d) Because of its reflective properties

Answer: b) Because of its excellent semiconductor properties and ability to form

an oxide layer

Q. 37 What does the P in a P-type semiconductor represent?

a) Proton
b) Power
c) Positive charge carriers (holes)
d) Photon

Answer: c) Positive charge carriers (holes)

Q. 38 In what way does a zener diode differ from a regular diode?

a) It cannot conduct in reverse bias
b) It is used primarily for amplification
c) It can break down at a specific reverse voltage without damage
d) It is larger in size

Answer: c) It can break down at a specific reverse voltage without damage

Which statement best describes the operation of a bipolar junction transistor

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(BJT)?
a) It uses both electron and hole charge carriers
b) It only operates in forward bias
c) It’s a two-layer device
d) It’s primarily used as a rectifier
Answer: a) It uses both electron and hole charge carriers

Q. 40 Why is the base region of a transistor made thin?

a) To reduce its cost
b) To maximize its breakdown voltage
c) To ensure efficient operation and improve frequency response
d) To make it visible to the naked eye

Answer: c) To ensure efficient operation and improve frequency response

Q. 41 Which characteristic defines the operation of a MOSFET?

a) The flow of current between source and drain controlled by voltage at the base
b) The forward bias of its PN junction
c) The tunneling of electrons through its barrier
d) The avalanche breakdown of its junction

Answer: a) The flow of current between source and drain controlled by voltage at
the base

Q. 42 How does a photodiode generate current?

a) Through heat
b) By being placed in a circuit
c) Through the photoelectric effect when exposed to light
d) Through mechanical force

Answer: c) Through the photoelectric effect when exposed to light

Q. 43 Why are Schottky diodes often used in high-frequency applications?

a) They have a high breakdown voltage
b) They are made of pure silicon
c) They possess low forward voltage drop and fast switching times
d) They emit light

Answer: c) They possess low forward voltage drop and fast switching times

Q. 44 What happens in the depletion region of a PN junction?

a) A high concentration of free electrons
b) An absence of charge carriers
c) Amplification of signals
d) Generation of photons

Answer: b) An absence of charge carriers

Q. 45 Which device is typically used as a voltage-controlled resistor?

a) BJT
b) Zener Diode
c) JFET
d) LED

Answer: c) JFET

Q. 46 How does temperature affect the conductivity of a semiconductor?

a) Conductivity decreases as temperature rises
b) Conductivity remains constant regardless of temperature changes
c) Conductivity increases as temperature rises
d) The relationship is random and unpredictable

Answer: c) Conductivity increases as temperature rises

Q. 47 Why do integrated circuits (ICs) use semiconductors?

a) Because semiconductors are shiny and look good on chips
b) Because they can be easily melted and molded
c) Because of the ability to miniaturize and integrate multiple electronic
functions
d) Because they are magnetic

Answer: c) Because of the ability to miniaturize and integrate multiple electronic

functions

Which phenomenon best describes the sudden increase in current when the
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voltage across a diode exceeds a certain value?
a) Saturation
b) Amplification
c) Avalanche breakdown
d) Tunneling

Answer: c) Avalanche breakdown

Why is germanium less commonly used than silicon in modern semiconductor

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devices?
a) It’s more expensive and less stable at higher temperatures
b) It cannot form a PN junction
c) It doesn’t have a crystalline structure
d) It can’t be doped

Answer: a) It’s more expensive and less stable at higher temperatures

Q. 50 What’s the primary function of a transistor in a digital circuit?

a) Wave rectification
b) Signal modulation
c) Signal amplification
d) Switching (acting as a gate)
Answer: d) Switching (acting as a gate)

Q. 51 Which device is known to amplify analog signals in electronic circuits?

a) LED
b) Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp)
c) Logic Gate
d) Photodiode

Answer: b) Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp)

Q. 52 Why are MOSFETs commonly used in digital circuits?

a) They consume high power
b) They require a large voltage to operate
c) They can function at very low power levels, reducing energy consumption
d) They emit light

Answer: c) They can function at very low power levels, reducing energy
consumption

Q. 53 What is the function of the oxide layer in a MOSFET?

a) Conducting current
b) Emitting light
c) Isolating the gate from the channel, acting as an insulator
d) Amplifying signals

Answer: c) Isolating the gate from the channel, acting as an insulator

Q. 54 Why are tunnel diodes used in high-speed switching applications?

a) They have a large breakdown voltage
b) They can operate in the quantum mechanical effect of tunneling
c) They can amplify large signals
d) They are sensitive to light

Answer: b) They can operate in the quantum mechanical effect of tunneling

In which region of operation is a transistor considered to be “off” in a digital

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circuit?
a) Saturation
b) Active
c) Cut-off
d) Breakdown

Answer: c) Cut-off

Q. 56 What role does the substrate play in a MOSFET?

a) It connects the source and drain
b) It amplifies the signal
c) It provides mechanical support and can influence electrical characteristics
d) It emits light when a voltage is applied

Answer: c) It provides mechanical support and can influence electrical

characteristics

Q. 57 Which type of feedback is used in amplifiers to stabilize the gain?

a) Positive feedback
b) Negative feedback
c) Zero feedback
d) Infinite feedback

Answer: b) Negative feedback

Q. 58 How does a varactor diode function?

a) By amplifying signals
b) By varying its capacitance with the applied voltage
c) By emitting light
d) By converting light into current

Answer: b) By varying its capacitance with the applied voltage

In a common base configuration of a transistor, which terminal is common to

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both input and output?
a) Collector
b) Emitter
c) Base
d) Gate

Answer: c) Base

Which material property is crucial for the functioning of a Light Emitting Diode
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(LED)?
a) Superconductivity
b) Photoconductivity
c) Electroluminescence
d) Piezoelectricity

Answer: c) Electroluminescence

Q. 61 What role does the ‘drift’ process play in semiconductor behavior?

a) Movement of charge due to an external electric field
b) Movement of charge due to temperature differences
c) Movement of charge due to doping
d) Movement of charge randomly in all directions

Answer: a) Movement of charge due to an external electric field

Q. 62 Why are Power BJTs used in high power applications instead of MOSFETs?
a) Because they can handle higher voltages and currents without degradation
b) Because they are smaller in size
c) Because they are more sensitive
d) Because they can emit light

Answer: a) Because they can handle higher voltages and currents without
degradation

Q. 63 Which configuration provides the highest input impedance in BJT?

a) Common Base
b) Common Emitter
c) Common Collector
d) Common Gate

Answer: b) Common Emitter

What happens when an N-type and a P-type semiconductor are brought in

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contact?
a) They repel each other
b) A depletion region forms at the junction due to recombination
c) They both become insulators
d) Electrons move from the P-type to the N-type

Answer: b) A depletion region forms at the junction due to recombination

In what way does a PNP transistor differ from an NPN transistor in terms of
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biasing?
a) The base of PNP is reverse biased, while in NPN it’s forward biased
b) The base of PNP is forward biased, while in NPN it’s reverse biased
c) Both PNP and NPN bases are reverse biased
d) Both PNP and NPN bases are forward biased

Answer: a) The base of PNP is reverse biased, while in NPN it’s forward biased

Q. 66 What is the primary advantage of CMOS technology in digital circuits?

a) High power consumption
b) High speed
c) Low power consumption
d) Emitting light

Answer: c) Low power consumption

Q. 67 How is the base-emitter junction of a transistor biased for active operation?
a) Forward biased
b) Reverse biased
c) No bias is applied
d) Both forward and reverse biased simultaneously

Answer: a) Forward biased

Q. 68 For which of the following applications is the phototransistor suitable?

a) Signal amplification
b) Light detection and amplification
c) Voltage regulation
d) High-frequency switching

Answer: b) Light detection and amplification

Q. 69 How is the frequency response of an amplifier affected by negative feedback?

a) It becomes unpredictable
b) It is reduced drastically
c) It is broadened
d) It remains unchanged

Answer: c) It is broadened

Which type of diode is designed to handle high power and voltage without being
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destroyed?
a) Photodiode
b) Schottky diode
c) Zener diode
d) Power diode

Answer: d) Power diode

Which term describes the behavior of a diode when it allows current to pass
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through it easily in one direction?
a) Breakdown
b) Forward bias
c) Reverse bias
d) Avalanche

Answer: b) Forward bias

Q. 72 What role does a capacitor play in an AC to DC converter?

a) Amplifies the DC signal
b) Smoothens the DC signal
c) Converts AC to light signals
d) Acts as a resistor to the DC signal

Answer: b) Smoothens the DC signal

Q. 73 Which principle does a diode primarily follow?

a) Flow of current in both directions
b) Flow of current in one direction only
c) Amplifying an input signal
d) Resisting flow of current

Answer: b) Flow of current in one direction only

Q. 74 The BJT is known as a…?

a) Unipolar device
b) Bipolar device
c) Tri-polar device
d) Non-polar device

Answer: b) Bipolar device

Q. 75 What is the primary function of an amplifier?

a) Decrease the signal strength
b) Convert AC to DC
c) Increase the signal strength
d) Regulate voltage

Answer: c) Increase the signal strength

Q. 76 The ‘gate’ in a FET controls…?

a) Current through Source-Drain
b) Voltage across the device
c) Resistance of the device
d) Frequency response of the circuit

Answer: a) Current through Source-Drain

Q. 77 Which region in a BJT is the thinnest?

a) Collector
b) Base
c) Emitter
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Base

Q. 78 In a common-emitter amplifier, the output is…?

a) In phase with the input
b) At 90 degrees to the input
c) Inverted with respect to the input
d) Randomly phased with respect to the input

Answer: c) Inverted with respect to the input

Q. 79 Which mode of FET operation is analogous to the cut-off region of the BJT?
a) Saturation
b) Pinch-off
c) Breakdown
d) Triode

Answer: b) Pinch-off

Q. 80 Why is the base-emitter junction forward biased in a BJT amplifier?

a) To cut-off the transistor
b) To allow it to operate in the active region
c) To ensure maximum power dissipation
d) To reverse the phase of the input signal

Answer: b) To allow it to operate in the active region

Q. 81 The process of adding impurities to a semiconductor is known as?

a) Insulating
b) Doping
c) Amplifying
d) Modulating

Answer: b) Doping

Q. 82 A depletion region in a diode exists because…?

a) Excess electrons accumulate there
b) It is free from mobile carriers
c) It enhances the diode’s operational speed
d) It is the conducting region of the diode

Answer: b) It is free from mobile carriers

Q. 83 Which component plays a crucial role in frequency response in amplifiers?

a) Diode
b) Resistor
c) Capacitor
d) Inductor

Answer: c) Capacitor
Q. 84 In a FET, what does the term ‘pinch-off’ denote?
a) Maximum current flow
b) Minimum voltage requirement
c) Cessation of drain current at a certain gate voltage
d) Maximum resistance state

Answer: c) Cessation of drain current at a certain gate voltage

Q. 85 The difference between NPN and PNP transistors lies in…?

a) Size
b) Frequency response
c) Direction of current flow
d) Power consumption

Answer: c) Direction of current flow

Q. 86 What role does feedback play in amplifiers?

a) Increases distortion
b) Stabilizes the amplifier’s gain
c) Makes the amplifier’s operation unpredictable
d) Decreases the bandwidth of the amplifier

Answer: b) Stabilizes the amplifier’s gain

Q. 87 Which electronic component is essential for phase shift oscillators?

a) Diode
b) Resistor
c) Inductor
d) Capacitor

Answer: d) Capacitor

Q. 88 A BJT can operate in which of the following modes?

a) Active
b) Cut-off
c) Saturation
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Q. 89 Which region of a BJT transistor is lightly doped?

a) Emitter
b) Collector
c) Base
d) Gate
Answer: c) Base

Q. 90 How does temperature affect the operation of a diode?

a) Increases the forward current
b) Decreases the forward current
c) Has no effect on its operation
d) Makes it behave like a resistor

Answer: a) Increases the forward current

Q. 91 In a JFET, what does the term ‘channel’ refer to?

a) The gate terminal
b) Path for current flow between source and drain
c) The depletion region
d) The insulating layer

Answer: b) Path for current flow between source and drain

Q. 92 Which component is typically used in a voltage regulator circuit?

a) Light Emitting Diode
b) Zener Diode
c) Tunnel Diode
d) Schottky Diode

Answer: b) Zener Diode

Q. 93 The gain of a common-base amplifier is generally…?

a) High
b) Low
c) Moderate
d) Infinite

Answer: b) Low

Q. 94 What does the term ‘cutoff frequency’ in an amplifier circuit indicate?

a) Maximum operational frequency
b) Frequency at which gain becomes zero
c) Frequency at which gain is halved
d) Frequency at which gain drops to 0.707 of its maximum value

Answer: d) Frequency at which gain drops to 0.707 of its maximum value

Q. 95 In a voltage-divider biasing of a BJT, what ensures stable operation?

a) High resistance values
b) Low resistance values
c) Feedback resistor
d) Use of a coupling capacitor

Answer: c) Feedback resistor

Q. 96 What would be the impact on a diode if it’s reverse-biased?

a) It will conduct heavily
b) It will not conduct, barring any breakdown
c) Its forward voltage drop will increase
d) It will amplify signals

Answer: b) It will not conduct, barring any breakdown

Q. 97 In a differential amplifier, if both inputs are the same, the output will be…?
a) Maximum
b) Half of the supply voltage
c) Zero or near zero
d) Unpredictable

Answer: c) Zero or near zero

Which configuration is typically used in the input stage of operational

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amplifiers?
a) Common collector
b) Common base
c) Differential amplifier
d) Common gate

Answer: c) Differential amplifier

Q. 99 Why are power BJTs usually constructed with a wider base region?
a) To increase power handling
b) To decrease the current gain
c) To reduce the chance of thermal runaway
d) To increase switching speed

Answer: c) To reduce the chance of thermal runaway

Q. 100 What is the purpose of a ‘bleeder resistor’ in a power supply circuit?

a) To increase load current
b) To decrease output voltage
c) To provide a minimum load and improve voltage regulation
d) To provide feedback for stability

Answer: c) To provide a minimum load and improve voltage regulation

Q. 101 How does a Darlington pair configuration impact the current gain of transistors?
a) Reduces it significantly
b) Does not change it
c) Multiplies the gains of the two transistors
d) Adds the gains of the two transistors

Answer: c) Multiplies the gains of the two transistors

Q. 102 Which device is used for voltage amplification in most audio amplifiers?
a) Diode
b) JFET
c) BJT
d) MOSFET

Answer: c) BJT

Q. 103 In a class A amplifier, the transistor remains in active mode for…?

a) Half the input cycle
b) Full input cycle
c) Only when input is provided
d) None of the input cycle

Answer: b) Full input cycle

Q. 104 For a silicon diode, the knee voltage is approximately…?

a) 0.1 V
b) 0.3 V
c) 0.7 V
d) 1.1 V

Answer: c) 0.7 V

Q. 105 In a class B amplifier, the efficiency is a maximum of…?

a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 78.5%
d) 100%

Answer: c) 78.5%

Q. 106 The primary function of a ‘clamper circuit’ is to…?

a) Amplify the input signal
b) Add a DC level to an AC signal
c) Remove the DC component of a signal
d) Regulate the amplitude of the input signal
Answer: b) Add a DC level to an AC signal

When designing a rectifier circuit, which device would be the primary

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component?
a) BJT
b) Amplifier
c) FET
d) Diode

Answer: d) Diode

Q. 108 If a BJT is being used as a switch, in which mode should it operate to be “ON”?
a) Cut-off
b) Saturation
c) Active
d) Reverse-active

Answer: b) Saturation

Q. 109 For a voltage amplifier, which configuration of a BJT is most commonly used?
a) Common base
b) Common collector
c) Common emitter
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Common emitter

Q. 110 In a voltage follower circuit using a FET, the output is taken from…?
a) Drain
b) Source
c) Gate
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Source

Q. 111 To regulate voltage in a circuit, which type of diode is typically applied?

a) Light Emitting Diode
b) Zener Diode
c) Tunnel Diode
d) Schottky Diode

Answer: b) Zener Diode

In order to amplify high-frequency signals, which device is more suitable due to

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its high input impedance?
a) BJT
b) JFET
c) Diode
d) Transformer

Answer: b) JFET

When designing an FM radio tuner, which component would be crucial for

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tuning to different frequencies?
a) Varactor diode
b) Zener diode
c) BJT
d) Power amplifier

Answer: a) Varactor diode

If you’re designing an amplifier with feedback to stabilize its gain, you’d likely
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use…?
a) Feedforward configuration
b) Negative feedback
c) Positive feedback
d) Zero feedback

Answer: b) Negative feedback

For a circuit that requires a constant current source, which configuration would
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you use a BJT in?
a) Common base
b) Common emitter
c) Common collector
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Common base

Q. 116 Which component would be essential in designing a phase shift oscillator?

a) Capacitor
b) Inductor
c) Diode
d) Transformer

Answer: a) Capacitor

Q. 117 In a push-pull amplifier, the primary reason for using two transistors is to…?
a) Reduce distortion
b) Increase power
c) Decrease power consumption
d) Increase input impedance
Answer: a) Reduce distortion

To protect a circuit from voltage spikes, which device can be applied in parallel
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with the load?
a) BJT
b) FET
c) Resistor
d) Zener diode

Answer: d) Zener diode

For achieving high input impedance in an amplifier design, which device would
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you prefer?
a) BJT
b) JFET
c) MOSFET
d) Diode

Answer: c) MOSFET

Q. 120 When designing a light-sensitive circuit, which component would be crucial?

a) Light Emitting Diode
b) Photodiode
c) Zener diode
d) Tunnel diode

Answer: b) Photodiode

Q. 121 In a circuit where fast switching times are crucial, you’d likely prefer to use a…?
a) Silicon diode
b) Germanium diode
c) Schottky diode
d) Varactor diode

Answer: c) Schottky diode

When designing a circuit to amplify low-level audio signals, which configuration

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would be ideal for minimal noise?
a) Common base BJT
b) Common collector BJT
c) Common gate FET
d) Common drain FET

Answer: c) Common gate FET

Q. 123 In a frequency modulation circuit, you’d use a varactor diode to…?
a) Rectify the signal
b) Amplify the signal
c) Vary the capacitance
d) Protect against voltage spikes

Answer: c) Vary the capacitance

For achieving power amplification, you’d likely use a BJT in which

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configuration?
a) Common base
b) Common collector
c) Common emitter
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Common emitter

In a circuit needing rapid turn-on and turn-off times, which transistor would be
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preferable?
a) BJT
b) MOSFET
c) JFET
d) UJT

Answer: b) MOSFET

Q. 126 For designing a voltage-controlled resistor, which device would be appropriate?

a) BJT
b) MOSFET in its triode region
c) Zener diode
d) Schottky diode

Answer: b) MOSFET in its triode region

Q. 127 In a pulse-width modulation circuit, the main objective is to vary the…?

a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Duty cycle
d) Phase

Answer: c) Duty cycle

Q. 128 To obtain a fixed voltage reference in a circuit, you’d use a…?

a) Light Emitting Diode
b) Varactor diode
c) Zener diode
d) Schottky diode

Answer: c) Zener diode

When designing an oscillator, which feedback type ensures sustained

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oscillations?
a) Negative feedback
b) Zero feedback
c) Positive feedback
d) Feedforward

Answer: c) Positive feedback

In a power amplifier design for minimal heat dissipation, which class of amplifier
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would you opt for?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class AB
d) Class C

Answer: d) Class C

In a full wave rectifier circuit, for each cycle of AC input, how many pulses do
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you get at the output?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

Answer: b) Two

Q. 132 When designing a voltage multiplier circuit, the key components are…?
a) BJTs and resistors
b) Diodes and capacitors
c) FETs and inductors
d) Amplifiers and transformers

Answer: b) Diodes and capacitors

Q. 133 Which device would be the best choice for a voltage-controlled oscillator design?
a) BJT
b) JFET
c) MOSFET
d) Varactor diode

Answer: d) Varactor diode

In a circuit that aims to produce a visual signal in response to audio input, which
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component would be crucial?
a) Photodiode
b) Zener diode
c) Light Emitting Diode
d) Tunnel diode

Answer: c) Light Emitting Diode

To achieve a high voltage gain in a single-stage amplifier, which device would

Q. 135
be preferable?
a) JFET
b) MOSFET
c) BJT
d) Diode

Answer: a) JFET

For a constant current sink in a circuit, which configuration would you use a FET
Q. 136
in?
a) Common source
b) Common gate
c) Common drain
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Common source

Q. 137 When designing a peak detector circuit, the primary component is a…?
a) Capacitor
b) Resistor
c) Diode
d) Inductor

Answer: c) Diode

To create an adjustable voltage source in a circuit, which component would be

Q. 138
key?
a) Fixed resistor
b) Potentiometer
c) Fixed capacitor
d) Inductor

Answer: b) Potentiometer
When designing a circuit to amplify RF signals, which transistor configuration is
Q. 139
typically used due to its stability?
a) Common base
b) Common collector
c) Common emitter
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Common base

Q. 140 Which semiconductor device is apt for converting light into an electrical signal?
a) Light Emitting Diode
b) Zener diode
c) Phototransistor
d) Tunnel diode

Answer: c) Phototransistor

Q. 141 Band Gap of Silicon at room temperature is approximately:

a) 0.7 eV
b) 1.1 eV
c) 2.1 eV
d) 3.2 eV

Answer: b) 1.1 eV

Q. 142 In a forward-biased PN junction, the flow of current is primarily due to:

a) Holes
b) Electrons
c) Both holes and electrons
d) Neither holes nor electrons

Answer: c) Both holes and electrons

Q. 143 Which configuration is generally used for impedance matching in BJTs?

a) Common emitter
b) Common base
c) Common collector
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Common collector

Q. 144 The main advantage of a MOSFET over a BJT is its:

a) Speed
b) Power rating
c) High input impedance
d) Output resistance
Answer: c) High input impedance

Q. 145 An ideal diode in the forward bias condition acts as:

a) An open switch
b) A closed switch
c) A capacitor
d) A resistor

Answer: b) A closed switch

In a BJT, if the base-emitter junction is forward-biased and the collector-base

Q. 146
junction is reverse-biased, the BJT operates in which mode?
a) Cut-off mode
b) Active mode
c) Saturation mode
d) Reverse mode

Answer: b) Active mode

Q. 147 A JFET operates in the pinch-off region when:

a) V_DS < V_GS
b) V_DS = V_GS
c) V_DS > V_GS
d) V_DS = 0

Answer: c) V_DS > V_GS

In a common-emitter amplifier, the phase difference between the input and

Q. 148
output signals is:
a) 0°
b) 45°
c) 90°
d) 180°

Answer: d) 180°

The most crucial parameter affecting the frequency response of an RC coupled

Q. 149
amplifier is the:
a) Resistance
b) Capacitance
c) RC time constant
d) Gain

Answer: c) RC time constant

In an N-channel JFET, the gate voltage relative to the source to cut off the
Q. 150
channel is:
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Zero
d) Independent of polarity

Answer: b) Negative

For a BJT to be in active mode, the BE junction should be _____ biased and the
Q. 151
BC junction should be _____ biased.
a) Forward; Reverse
b) Reverse; Forward
c) Forward; Forward
d) Reverse; Reverse

Answer: a) Forward; Reverse

Q. 152 Which configuration provides the highest input impedance in BJTs?

a) Common emitter
b) Common base
c) Common collector
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Common collector

Q. 153 What is the primary function of the gate in a FET?

a) To allow current to flow
b) To block current
c) To control the channel’s conductivity
d) To amplify signals

Answer: c) To control the channel’s conductivity

Q. 154 The Early effect in a BJT refers to the dependency of the base width on:
a) Collector current
b) Base current
c) Emitter current
d) Collector-emitter voltage

Answer: d) Collector-emitter voltage

Q. 155 An operational amplifier is essentially a:

a) Voltage amplifier
b) Power amplifier
c) Current amplifier
d) Differential amplifier

Answer: d) Differential amplifier

In a half-wave rectifier circuit using a single diode, the ripple factor is

Q. 156
approximately:
a) 1.21
b) 0.48
c) 0.82
d) 0.1

Answer: a) 1.21

Q. 157 The advantage of a full-wave bridge rectifier over a half-wave rectifier is:
a) Lower peak voltage
b) Double the output frequency
c) Higher efficiency
d) Lower output impedance

Answer: c) Higher efficiency

Q. 158 A Zener diode is used for:

a) Detection
b) Amplification
c) Rectification
d) Regulation

Answer: d) Regulation

A BJT in which the base is of n-type material while the emitter and collector are
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of p-type is called:
a) NPN BJT
b) PNP BJT
c) NPN FET
d) PNP MOSFET

Answer: b) PNP BJT

The region between the drain and source in a FET, which is depleted of carriers,
Q. 160
is called:
a) The channel
b) The gate
c) The substrate
d) The pinch-off region

Answer: d) The pinch-off region

Q. 161 When a diode is reverse-biased, it:
a) Conducts heavily
b) Does not conduct, except for a small leakage current
c) Behaves like a resistor
d) Amplifies signals

Answer: b) Does not conduct, except for a small leakage current

The voltage at which an avalanche breakdown occurs in a diode is mainly

Q. 162
determined by:
a) The external voltage applied
b) The type of material used
c) The doping concentration
d) The temperature

Answer: c) The doping concentration

Q. 163 The FET is a _____ controlled device.

a) Current
b) Voltage
c) Resistance
d) Power

Answer: b) Voltage

Q.164 Feedback in amplifiers can:

a) Improve stability
b) Increase distortion
c) Reduce bandwidth
d) Increase noise

Answer: a) Improve stability

In the output characteristics of an NPN transistor in the active region, the

Q. 165
collector current remains almost constant because:
a) Base current remains constant
b) The base-emitter junction is reverse-biased
c) The collector-base junction is reverse-biased
d) The emitter is open-circuited

Answer: c) The collector-base junction is reverse-biased

Q. 166 The main advantage of push-pull amplifiers is:

a) Power efficiency
b) Low distortion
c) Both power efficiency and low distortion
d) Higher gain

Answer: c) Both power efficiency and low distortion

Q. 167 For small signal analysis, a transistor can be replaced with its:
a) Hybrid-pi model
b) T model
c) h-parameter model
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

In a JFET, as the gate-source voltage becomes more negative, the channel

Q. 168
becomes:
a) Wider
b) Narrower
c) Remains the same width
d) Inverted

Answer: b) Narrower

Q. 169 The maximum efficiency of a class A amplifier is:

a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 78.5%
d) 100%

Answer: a) 25%

Q. 170 In a common-base configuration, which current is the input current?

a) Collector current
b) Base current
c) Emitter current
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Emitter current

Q. 171 The main disadvantage of differential amplifiers is their:

a) High power consumption
b) Low CMRR
c) Complexity
d) Low input impedance

Answer: c) Complexity
Q. 172 For a silicon diode, the knee voltage is approximately:
a) 0.3 V
b) 0.7 V
c) 1.1 V
d) 2.2 V

Answer: b) 0.7 V

Q. 173 The purpose of biasing in a transistor amplifier is to:

a) Increase its gain
b) Operate it in the active region
c) Protect it from high currents
d) Increase its bandwidth

Answer: b) Operate it in the active region

Q. 174 The input/output phase relationship in a common collector amplifier is:

a) Inverted
b) Non-inverted
c) 90 degrees out of phase
d) Unpredictable

Answer: b) Non-inverted

When analyzing the V-I characteristics of a diode, a sharp increase in current

Q. 175
after reaching a specific voltage indicates:
a) Ohmic region
b) Breakdown region
c) Depletion region
d) Active region

Answer: b) Breakdown region

Q. 176 To enhance the stability of a biasing network in BJTs, one could use:
a) A resistor network
b) A capacitor network
c) A voltage divider network
d) An inductor network

Answer: c) A voltage divider network

Q. 177 Which configuration is ideal for a BJT to be used as a switch?

a) Active mode
b) Cut-off mode
c) Saturation mode
d) Reverse mode
Answer: c) Saturation mode

Q. 178 In a FET, for which application would the pinch-off region be most relevant?
a) Amplification
b) Oscillation
c) Switching
d) Modulation

Answer: a) Amplification

Q. 179 When designing a voltage regulator using a Zener diode, it is essential to:
a) Reverse bias the Zener diode
b) Operate it in the breakdown region
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Answer: c) Both a and b

If an amplifier provides excellent voltage gain but poor current gain, which
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component is most likely at fault?
a) Coupling capacitor
b) Load resistor
c) Emitter resistor
d) Bypass capacitor

Answer: c) Emitter resistor

Q. 181 Which phenomenon in a BJT amplifies the input signal?

a) Thermal runaway
b) Electron-hole recombination
c) Base width modulation
d) Avalanche breakdown

Answer: c) Base width modulation

A specific FET operates best within a V_DS of 5-10V. If V_DS is increased to

Q. 182
20V, what is the potential concern?
a) Reduced amplification
b) Excessive heat production
c) Lower input impedance
d) Decreased drain current

Answer: b) Excessive heat production

In an amplifier circuit, if high-frequency signals are getting attenuated, which
Q. 183
component might be responsible?
a) Emitter bypass capacitor
b) Load resistor
c) Coupling capacitor
d) Base resistor

Answer: c) Coupling capacitor

Which parameter ensures a differential amplifier amplifies the difference

Q. 184
between two input signals?
a) CMRR
b) Gain bandwidth product
c) Thermal resistance
d) Noise figure

Answer: a) CMRR

If a diode is replaced with a resistor in a rectifier circuit, what would the outcome
Q. 185
be?
a) Only positive half cycles are allowed
b) Only negative half cycles are allowed
c) Both half cycles pass without rectification
d) No current flows through the circuit

Answer: c) Both half cycles pass without rectification

In a feedback amplifier, how does the presence of negative feedback influence

Q. 186
bandwidth?
a) Increases bandwidth
b) Decreases bandwidth
c) Has no effect on bandwidth
d) First increases, then decreases bandwidth

Answer: a) Increases bandwidth

Q. 187 Why is the base region in a BJT made thin and lightly doped?
a) To reduce base-collector capacitance
b) To increase base-emitter junction area
c) To ensure efficient recombination
d) To ensure majority carriers easily cross the base

Answer: d) To ensure majority carriers easily cross the base

If you wanted an amplifier with high input impedance and low output impedance,
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which configuration would you choose?
a) Common collector
b) Common base
c) Common emitter
d) Common source

Answer: a) Common collector

Q. 189 When a FET is in its ohmic region:

a) It operates as a variable resistor
b) It operates as an amplifier
c) It is fully off
d) It is in breakdown

Answer: a) It operates as a variable resistor

Q. 190 How does temperature influence the collector current in a BJT?

a) It has no effect
b) Increases with temperature
c) Decreases with temperature
d) First increases, then decreases with temperature

Answer: b) Increases with temperature

Q. 191 In a Class B amplifier, the conduction angle is:

a) 360 degrees
b) 270 degrees
c) 180 degrees
d) 90 degrees

Answer: c) 180 degrees

If the output waveform of a circuit is the integral of the input waveform, the
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circuit is likely a(n):
a) Differentiator
b) Integrator
c) Oscillator
d) Amplifier

Answer: b) Integrator

A feedback network that returns a portion of the output to the input in phase with
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the input signal is:
a) Negative feedback
b) Positive feedback
c) No feedback
d) Phase shift feedback
Answer: b) Positive feedback

Q. 194 Which class of amplifier is most efficient but may produce distortion?
a) Class A
b) Class AB
c) Class B
d) Class C

Answer: c) Class B

In analyzing the frequency response of an RC coupled amplifier, a curve that

Q. 195
drops at both ends indicates:
a) High-pass behavior
b) Low-pass behavior
c) Band-pass behavior
d) Band-stop behavior

Answer: c) Band-pass behaveor

Q. 196 In the context of feedback in amplifiers, which statement is incorrect?

a) Feedback improves stability.
b) Feedback can reduce distortion.
c) Negative feedback always increases the amplifier gain.
d) Feedback can increase bandwidth.

Answer: c) Negative feedback always increases the amplifier gain.

Q. 197 A Darlington pair configuration is used in amplifier circuits to:

a) Decrease input impedance
b) Increase voltage gain
c) Decrease output impedance
d) Reduce thermal drift

Answer: b) Increase voltage gain

Q. 198 Which semiconductor device can operate effectively at microwave frequencies?

a) BJT
b) MOSFET
c) Tunnel Diode
d) Zener Diode

Answer: c) Tunnel Diode

A circuit has a feedback factor of 0.1. If the gain without feedback is 100, what is
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the gain with negative feedback?
a) 90
b) 11.11
c) 9.09
d) 10

Answer: c) 9.09

For a common-emitter configuration, if β (beta) is 99, what is the base current for
Q. 200
a collector current of 100mA?
a) 1mA
b) 1μA
c) 1A
d) 10mA

Answer: a) 1mA

Q. 201 Which biasing provides both voltage and thermal stability?

a) Collector to base bias
b) Fixed bias
c) Emitter feedback bias
d) Voltage divider bias

Answer: d) Voltage divider bias

In a common source FET amplifier, the phase shift between input and output
Q. 202
signals is:
a) 0 degrees
b) 90 degrees
c) 180 degrees
d) 360 degrees

Answer: c) 180 degrees

If a BJT is biased in such a way that the emitter-base junction is forward biased
Q. 203
and the collector-base junction is reverse biased, the BJT is operating in the:
a) Cut-off region
b) Saturation region
c) Active region
d) Inverse region

Answer: c) Active region

Q. 204 Which among the following is a voltage-controlled current source?

a) BJT
b) JFET
c) Tunnel diode
d) Zener diode

Answer: b) JFET

A negative temperature coefficient means that as the temperature increases, the

Q. 205
current:
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Remains unchanged
d) Can either increase or decrease

Answer: b) Decreases

In a Class C amplifier, if the conduction angle is less than 180 degrees, what
Q. 206
could be a potential issue?
a) Efficiency will be too high.
b) The amplifier will become class B.
c) Severe waveform distortion.
d) The amplifier will not turn on.

Answer: c) Severe waveform distortion.

Q. 207 A power amplifier primarily focuses on:

a) Voltage amplification
b) Current amplification
c) Power efficiency
d) Frequency response

Answer: c) Power efficiency

Which configuration of a transistor provides a phase inversion between input and

Q. 208
output?
a) Common Base
b) Common Collector
c) Common Emitter
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Common Emitter

Q. 209 In designing a low-pass filter, the primary consideration is to:

a) Allow low frequencies to pass through.
b) Block all frequencies.
c) Allow high frequencies to pass through.
d) Block only mid-range frequencies.

Answer: a) Allow low frequencies to pass through.

Q. 210 Which component would be crucial when designing a phase-shift oscillator?
a) Inductor
b) Resistor
c) Capacitor
d) Diode

Answer: c) Capacitor

When designing a voltage amplifier circuit, the primary component to be

Q. 211
considered is:
a) Transformer
b) Transistor
c) Diode
d) Resistor

Answer: b) Transistor

For circuits involving high-frequency operations, what is a primary design

Q. 212
concern?
a) Power consumption
b) Parasitic capacitance
c) Resistance values
d) Magnetic interference

Answer: b) Parasitic capacitance

A circuit designed to produce a continuous waveform output without any

Q. 213
external input is known as a:
a) Comparator
b) Oscillator
c) Filter
d) Rectifier

Answer: b) Oscillator

For a voltage divider bias design, which component value is crucial to determine
Q. 214
the Q-point?
a) Input capacitor
b) Bypass capacitor
c) Emitter resistance
d) Base resistance

Answer: d) Base resistance

Q. 215 In the design of a Class D amplifier, what is its primary mode of operation?
a) Analog amplification
b) Pulse width modulation
c) Direct current amplification
d) Frequency modulation

Answer: b) Pulse width modulation

Q. 216 What circuit application benefits from the logarithmic response of a diode?
a) Oscillator
b) Comparator
c) Logarithmic amplifier
d) Voltage regulator

Answer: c) Logarithmic amplifier

For high precision analog applications, what characteristic of an operational

Q. 217
amplifier is of utmost importance?
a) High bandwidth
b) High input impedance
c) Low offset voltage
d) High slew rate

Answer: c) Low offset voltage

In radio frequency applications, which filter is commonly used to isolate a

Q. 218
specific channel?
a) High-pass filter
b) Low-pass filter
c) Band-pass filter
d) Band-stop filter

Answer: c) Band-pass filter

Q. 219 A circuit that can store energy in a magnetic field within its inductance is:
a) Resonator
b) Oscillator
c) Choke
d) Comparator

Answer: c) Choke

Q. 220 When designing a circuit for audio applications, a primary concern would be:
a) Radio frequency interference
b) Power consumption
c) Total harmonic distortion
d) Slew rate
Answer: c) Total harmonic distortion

Q. 221 In power supply designs, a capacitor is typically used after a rectifier to:
a) Convert AC to DC
b) Step up the voltage
c) Smooth out the voltage
d) Act as a fuse

Answer: c) Smooth out the voltage

Q. 222 Which component is crucial when designing a relaxation oscillator?

a) Transformer
b) Transistor
c) Thyristor
d) Unijunction Transistor (UJT)

Answer: d) Unijunction Transistor (UJT)

When designing a circuit that requires a stable frequency regardless of external

Q. 223
conditions, you would likely use a:
a) Crystal oscillator
b) Phase shift oscillator
c) Wein bridge oscillator
d) Clapp oscillator

Answer: a) Crystal oscillator

For protecting sensitive electronic equipment, which of the following is essential

Q. 224
in the circuit design?
a) A fuse
b) A rectifier
c) A surge protector
d) A filter

Answer: c) A surge protector

Q. 225 In an RF transmitter, the purpose of a mixer is to:

a) Increase signal power.
b) Combine two signals.
c) Separate different frequencies.
d) Convert DC to AC.

Answer: b) Combine two signals.

When designing circuits for digital signals, what factor is less of a concern
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compared to analog designs?
a) Voltage levels
b) Noise
c) Timing
d) Bandwidth

Answer: b) Noise

Q. 227 In the design of a Wheatstone bridge, the bridge is considered balanced when:
a) All resistors are of equal value.
b) The ratio of resistors is maintained.
c) The input voltage is maximum.
d) The output voltage is zero.

Answer: d) The output voltage is zero.

When designing circuits for instrumentation, a differential amplifier is preferred

Q. 228
because:
a) It amplifies only the difference in input signals.
b) It has a higher bandwidth.
c) It consumes less power.
d) It can drive larger loads.

Answer: a) It amplifies only the difference in input signals.

Q. 229 In a power amplifier design, a push-pull configuration helps in:

a) Reducing power consumption.
b) Eliminating even harmonics.
c) Enhancing voltage gain.
d) Reducing bandwidth.

Answer: b) Eliminating even harmonics.

Q. 230 A feedback network in an amplifier circuit is introduced to:

a) Increase overall gain.
b) Enhance input impedance.
c) Stabilize the amplifier.
d) Increase output impedance.

Answer: c) Stabilize the amplifier.

For a circuit aimed at detecting the amplitude peaks of an input signal, which of
Q. 231
the following would be an appropriate choice?
a) Integrator
b) Differentiator
c) Peak detector
d) Phase shifter

Answer: c) Peak detector

In an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) design, the resolution can be increased

Q. 232
by:
a) Decreasing the number of bits.
b) Increasing the number of bits.
c) Reducing the reference voltage.
d) Using a slower clock.

Answer: b) Increasing the number of bits.

Q. 233 The use of decoupling capacitors in circuit design primarily aids in:
a) Blocking DC voltage.
b) Boosting AC signals.
c) Reducing voltage fluctuations.
d) Increasing resonance.

Answer: c) Reducing voltage fluctuations.

Q. 234 In the design of a tuned amplifier, the circuit’s primary function is to amplify:
a) Signals of all frequencies.
b) Only DC signals.
c) Signals of a specific frequency.
d) Only high-frequency signals.

Answer: c) Signals of a specific frequency.

In the design of a switched mode power supply (SMPS), which component is

Q. 235
critical for storing energy and releasing it as required?
a) Capacitor
b) Inductor
c) Transformer
d) Resistor

Answer: b) Inductor

Q. 236 A differential pair in a circuit design is commonly used to:

a) Generate a clock signal.
b) Convert digital to analog signals.
c) Amplify the difference between two signals.
d) Provide a constant voltage source.

Answer: c) Amplify the difference between two signals.

Q. 237 In a voltage regulator design, the Zener diode is utilized for its property of:
a) Emitting light.
b) Amplifying signals.
c) Maintaining a constant voltage.
d) Increasing voltage.

Answer: c) Maintaining a constant voltage.

Q. 238 The primary purpose of a snubber circuit in a design is to:

a) Boost voltage levels.
b) Reduce voltage transients.
c) Convert AC to DC.
d) Amplify low-frequency signals.

Answer: b) Reduce voltage transients.

In a high-speed digital circuit design, what could be a consequence of neglecting

Q. 239
the effects of parasitic capacitance?
a) Increase in power efficiency.
b) Better noise immunity.
c) Signal distortion or delay.
d) Faster switching speeds.

Answer: c) Signal distortion or delay.

When designing circuits to handle large currents, which component would be

Q. 240
best suited to manage potential heat dissipation?
a) Potentiometer
b) Heat sink
c) Oscillator
d) Capacitor

Answer: b) Heat sink

Q. 241 For a design requiring precise timing, a circuit would likely incorporate:
a) A Wien bridge
b) A Zener diode
c) A crystal oscillator
d) A choke

Answer: c) A crystal oscillator

Q. 242 Which parameter becomes crucial when designing a low-noise amplifier?

a) Power gain
b) Bandwidth
c) Slew rate
d) Noise figure

Answer: d) Noise figure

When considering a design for a mobile device, what is the primary

Q. 243
consideration?
a) Maximum power output
b) Efficient power consumption
c) Highest possible voltage
d) Maximum heat dissipation

Answer: b) Efficient power consumption

Q. 244 Which application would benefit the most from a high-pass filter?
a) Subwoofer speaker
b) AM Radio reception
c) Microphone for voice recording
d) Ultrasound imaging

Answer: d) Ultrasound imaging

Q. 245 If you’re designing a circuit for a pacemaker, what becomes the top priority?
a) Maximum power
b) Frequency agility
c) Reliability and safety
d) High bandwidth

Answer: c) Reliability and safety

For an application in a noisy environment, what amplifier characteristic is

Q. 246
crucial?
a) High gain
b) Low noise
c) Wide bandwidth
d) High power output

Answer: b) Low noise

When considering the use of a BJT or FET for a switching application, which
Q. 247
factor becomes essential?
a) Maximum operating frequency
b) Thermal stability
c) Switching speed
d) Base-emitter voltage
Answer: c) Switching speed

In designing a circuit for a solar-powered application, the primary design

Q. 248
constraint is:
a) High voltage operation
b) Wide operating temperature range
c) Large current output
d) RGB color representation

Answer: b) Wide operating temperature range

Q. 249 Which circuit would be best suited for a precision measuring instrument?
a) An amplifier with high total harmonic distortion
b) An amplifier with low input impedance
c) An amplifier with high output impedance
d) An amplifier with low noise and high stability

Answer: d) An amplifier with low noise and high stability

In a high-temperature environment like a factory, which semiconductor is most

Q. 250
suitable?
a) Standard silicon transistor
b) Gallium Nitride (GaN) device
c) Germanium diode
d) Light-emitting diode (LED)

Answer: b) Gallium Nitride (GaN) device

For a portable music player, which amplifier class provides the best compromise
Q. 251
between efficiency and audio quality?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class AB
d) Class D

Answer: c) Class AB

When designing an RF transmitter, what factor becomes essential for long-

Q. 252
distance communication?
a) Low output power
b) High modulation depth
c) Harmonic suppression
d) Low base current

Answer: c) Harmonic suppression

In a battery-operated device, why might a designer choose a CMOS IC over a
Q. 253
TTL IC?
a) Higher switching speed
b) More complex logic operations
c) Higher power operation
d) Lower power consumption

Answer: d) Lower power consumption

Q. 254 For a high-speed data transmission line, what becomes a design challenge?
a) Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
b) DC voltage regulation
c) Low frequency filtering
d) High gain requirement

Answer: a) Electromagnetic interference (EMI)

When designing safety-critical systems like in aerospace applications, which

Q. 255
characteristic is of utmost importance?
a) Redundancy
b) High-speed operation
c) Miniaturization
d) Maximum power output

Answer: a) Redundancy

In an environment with fluctuating power, which component is a must for circuit

Q. 256
protection?
a) Transformer
b) Inductor
c) Capacitor
d) Voltage regulator

Answer: d) Voltage regulator

Q. 257 When designing a wearable health monitor, what design aspect becomes crucial?
a) High data storage capacity
b) Robust mechanical design
c) Skin-safe materials
d) Ultra-high-resolution display

Answer: c) Skin-safe materials

For a smart home device that needs to be always on, which operational amplifier
Q. 258
(op-amp) property is most relevant?
a) Maximum gain
b) Low power consumption
c) Wide bandwidth
d) High output current

Answer: b) Low power consumption

Q. 259 In an industrial robot’s motor control circuit, what becomes a priority?

a) Precision positioning
b) Color rendering
c) Audio amplification
d) RF modulation

Answer: a) Precision positioning

Q. 260 For an application in deep space, the electronic component must be resilient to:
a) Saltwater corrosion
b) High atmospheric pressure
c) Radiation
d) Earth’s magnetic field

Answer: c) Radiation

When designing for an underwater drone, the primary electronic concern would
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be:
a) Oxygen levels
b) Pressure resilience
c) Solar radiation
d) Sand and dust ingress

Answer: b) Pressure resilience

For a traffic light controller, which type of memory would be most suitable for
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storing the light sequence?
a) Dynamic RAM
b) Flash memory
c) Magnetic disk
d) Read-only memory (ROM)

Answer: d) Read-only memory (ROM)

When designing an emergency broadcast system, which feature is non-

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negotiable?
a) Stereo sound
b) 4K video resolution
c) High-speed data transmission
d) Fail-safe operation
Answer: d) Fail-safe operation

For a professional-grade camera, which design feature becomes essential for

Q. 264
image processing?
a) Rapid analog-to-digital conversion
b) Maximum power output
c) High internal storage capacity
d) Fast charging capability

Answer: a) Rapid analog-to-digital conversion

If designing an RFID tag for inventory management, what would be a key

Q. 265
feature?
a) High audio fidelity
b) Low power consumption and long life
c) Fast data processing speed
d) Colorful display

Answer: b) Low power consumption and long life

When creating a circuit for a satellite, which aspect of design cannot be

Q. 266
overlooked?
a) Aesthetics and color
b) Vibration and shock resistance
c) Loudness of audio output
d) Daylight visibility of LEDs

Answer: b) Vibration and shock resistance

Q. 267 A hearing aid design would prioritize:

a) Maximum volume output
b) High-frequency filtering
c) Background noise suppression
d) RGB color rendering

Answer: c) Background noise suppression

Q. 268 In a smartwatch, the electronic design must optimize for:

a) Prolonged battery life
b) Maximum processing power
c) High operating temperature
d) Maximum storage capacity

Answer: a) Prolonged battery life

Q. 269 A design for a vehicle’s anti-lock braking system (ABS) primarily emphasizes:
a) Speed of response
b) High voltage operation
c) Rich graphical interface
d) Audio quality

Answer: a) Speed of response

If designing a fitness tracker with heart rate monitoring, the most relevant sensor
Q. 270
type is:
a) Gyroscope
b) Photoplethysmogram (PPG)
c) Barometer
d) Capacitive touch

Answer: b) Photoplethysmogram (PPG)

Q. 271 In the electronics of a drone, which feature ensures stable flight?

a) Powerful audio speakers
b) Bright LED lights
c) Inertial measurement unit (IMU)
d) Large data storage

Answer: c) Inertial measurement unit (IMU)

When designing for an electric vehicle’s charging system, a crucial component

Q. 272
would be:
a) High-resolution display
b) Fast Fourier Transform processor
c) Large capacitor bank
d) Audio amplifier

Answer: c) Large capacitor bank

Q. 273 In an aircraft’s communication system, the design should prioritize:

a) High gain
b) Low noise figure
c) Brightness control
d) Thermal cooling

Answer: b) Low noise figure

Q. 274 If designing a smoke detector, the primary sensor type would be:
a) Ionization or photoelectric sensor
b) Infrared sensor
c) Ultrasonic sensor
d) Capacitive sensor

Answer: a) Ionization or photoelectric sensor

Q. 275 For a virtual reality headset, the most critical design aspect is:
a) Latency
b) Loud audio
c) Battery size
d) Outdoor visibility

Answer: a) Latency

When designing electronics for a smart refrigerator, which feature would be most
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appealing to consumers?
a) RGB lighting
b) Inventory and freshness tracking
c) High-speed data transfer
d) Inbuilt speakers

Answer: b) Inventory and freshness tracking

How do you feel when using Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for the
Q. 277
first time?
a) Overwhelmed
b) Excited
c) Indifferent
d) Frustrated

Preferred Answer: b) Excited

Q. 278 Which aspect of EDA appeals to you the most?

a) Visualization of circuits
b) Simulating real-world scenarios
c) Error checking and debugging
d) Collaborative features

Preferred Answer: Any (depends on individual preferences)

Q. 279 How confident are you in troubleshooting errors using EDA?

a) Very confident
b) Somewhat confident
c) Neutral
d) Not confident at all

Preferred Answer: a) Very confident

Q. 280 Why do you think EDA tools are essential in modern electronics design?
a) They speed up the design process
b) They help in understanding complex circuits
c) They replace the need for physical prototyping
d) All of the above

Preferred Answer: d) All of the above

Q. 281 Which emotion best describes encountering a challenging problem in EDA?

a) Fear
b) Curiosity
c) Apathy
d) Boredom

Preferred Answer: b) Curiosity

Q. 282 How would you feel about collaborating with others on a shared EDA platform?
a) Enthusiastic
b) Apprehensive
c) Indifferent
d) Reluctant

Preferred Answer: a) Enthusiastic

Q. 283 How valuable do you find the simulation feature in EDA tools?
a) Extremely valuable
b) Moderately valuable
c) Neutral
d) Not valuable

Preferred Answer: a) Extremely valuable

Q. 284 What motivates you to explore advanced features in EDA software?

a) Academic requirements
b) Personal interest and passion
c) Peer competition
d) Career progression

Preferred Answer: b) Personal interest and passion

Q. 285 How would you react if your EDA simulation results consistently failed?
a) Seek help immediately
b) Try a different approach
c) Feel defeated
d) Abandon the project
Preferred Answer: b) Try a different approach

Q. 286 Which aspect of EDA do you believe requires the most patience?
a) Learning the software
b) Debugging circuit errors
c) Simulating complex scenarios
d) Optimizing circuit performance

Preferred Answer: b) Debugging circuit errors

How important is it to stay updated with the latest EDA tool versions and
Q. 287
updates?
a) Extremely important
b) Somewhat important
c) Neutral
d) Not important at all

Preferred Answer: a) Extremely important

Q. 288 How do you feel about manual circuit analysis compared to using EDA tools?
a) Prefer manual for better understanding
b) Prefer EDA for efficiency
c) Neutral, see the value in both
d) Avoid manual analysis whenever possible

Preferred Answer: c) Neutral, see the value in both

Q. 289 How does successfully designing a circuit using EDA make you feel?
a) Proud
b) Relieved
c) Unaffected
d) Anxious for the next step

Preferred Answer: a) Proud

Q. 290 What’s your primary reason for using EDA tools in design?
a) Precision and accuracy
b) Speed and efficiency
c) A combination of both
d) Because it’s a course requirement

Preferred Answer: c) A combination of both

Q. 291 Do you believe EDA tools enhance creativity in circuit design?

a) Strongly agree
b) Agree
c) Neutral
d) Disagree

Preferred Answer: a) Strongly agree

Q. 292 How comfortable do you feel asking peers for help with EDA challenges?
a) Very comfortable
b) Somewhat comfortable
c) Neutral
d) Uncomfortable

Preferred Answer: a) Very comfortable

Q. 293 Which EDA feature would you like to explore more deeply?
a) Schematic capture
b) PCB layout tools
c) Simulation tools
d) Component libraries and management

Preferred Answer: Any (based on personal interest)

How do you feel about the future of electronic design with the help of EDA
Q. 294
tools?
a) Optimistic
b) Neutral
c) Pessimistic
d) Indifferent

Preferred Answer: a) Optimistic

Would you participate in a group session to share EDA tips and tricks with
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classmates?
a) Definitely
b) Maybe, if I have time
c) Only if required
d) Not interested

Preferred Answer: a) Definitely

Q. 296 Which factor motivates you the most when using EDA tools?
a) The potential to innovate
b) The ability to visualize complex designs
c) The challenge of problem-solving
d) The desire to score well academically

Preferred Answer: a) The potential to innovate

Q. 297 How do you cope with frustrations when facing challenges in EDA design?
a) Take a break and return later
b) Seek online resources or tutorials
c) Ask a friend or colleague
d) Keep trying until it’s solved

Preferred Answer: a) Take a break and return later

Do you feel EDA tools are more beneficial for beginners or experienced
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designers?
a) Beginners
b) Experienced designers
c) Both equally
d) Neither, they’re just tools

Preferred Answer: c) Both equally

Q. 299 Would you recommend EDA tools to a friend interested in electronics?

a) Absolutely
b) Maybe, with some reservations
c) Neutral
d) Probably not

Preferred Answer: a) Absolutely

What emotion best describes your feeling when your EDA design works
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flawlessly?
a) Joy
b) Surprise
c) Satisfaction
d) Indifference

Preferred Answer: a) Joy

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