Electronics Exam
Electronics Exam
Part I. choose the best answer and encircle the letter of your choice (2 pts. each)
1. A transistor has .
a. One PN junction c. Three PN junction
b. Two PN junctions d. Four PN junction
2. is used to convert the alternating current input signal to pulsating direct current.
a. Filter c. Rectifier
b. Regulator d. Transformer
3. is a static device used to change the level of voltage and current without change
in frequency.
a. Transformer c. Regulator
b. Filter d. Rectifier
4. Figure 1 below represents
5. A semiconductor diode when tested with ohmmeter gives low value resistance in
both forward and reverse direction, therefore, can be conclude that.
a. The diode is shorted c. The diode is good
b. The diode is open d. None
6. Open diodes will have resistance reading in both forwarded and reverse biased
condition.
a. Infinite ( OL) c. 1000 Ω
b. Zero d. 100 Ω
7. If the transistor is good, the resistance reading between Collector to Emitter in both
directions for checking transistor by ohmmeter is .
a. Zero (0) c. 1000 Ω
b. Infinite (OL) d. None of the above
8. If the reverse biased resistance is low the transistor is .
a. Good c. Open
b. Shorted d. All of the above
9. Which one of the following capacitor is polarized
a. Paper c. Electrolytic
b. Ceramic d. Electrostatic
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10. If an ohmmeter reading immediately goes practically to zero and stays there
while checking capacitor, the capacitor is .
a. Open circuited c. leaky
b. Short circuited d. all of the above
11. Capacitance increases with
a. Increase in plate area and decrease in distance between plate.
b. Increase in plate area and distance between the plate
c. Decrease in plate area and value of applied voltage
d. Reduction plate area and distance between plates.
12. The function of a zener diode, when used in power supply is to maintain a
constant .
a. Supply current c. Input voltage
b. Output voltage d. Supply frequency
13. Which one of the following electronic component allows current to flow in only
one direction?
a. Resistor c. Diode
b. Capacitor d. Inductor
14. A diode is said to be connected in a forward biased if
a. It has read high resistance c. Current cannot flow
b. It has read low resistance d. All of the above
Part II. Give short and precise answer for the following questions
15. Least at least three types of diodes and explain their function.( 3pts)
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17. Draw block diagram of liner power supply and explain each stages clearly. ( 5 pts)
18. From the following logic gates, write the truth table; ( 2 pts)
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