[1] A diode can be used as a frequency multiplier because of
its A. Junction capacitance B. Non linearity C. Avalanche voltage D. Forward breakover E. Charge carrier concentration
Ans: B
[2] Which of the following is not a common form of data transmission A. Polarization modulation B. Frequency modulation C. Amplitude modulation D. Phase modulation E. Pulse modulation
Ans: A
[3] A very brief, high voltage spike on an ac power line is called as A. A bleeder B. An arc C. A transient D. An avalanche E. A clipped peak
Ans: C
[4] Which of the following is not characteristic of an oscillator? A. Negative feedback B. Good output to input coupling C. Reasonably high transistor gain D. Alternating current signal output E. Usefulness as a signal generator
Ans: A
[5] The other name for beta of BJT is A. Current amplification factor B. Voltage amplification factor C. Power amplification factor D. Maximum amplification frequency E. Optimum amplification frequency
Ans:A
[6] You can find the zener diode in A. The mixer in a superheterodyne receiver B. The PLL in a circuit for detecting FM C. The product detector in a receiver for SSB D. The voltage regulator in a power supply E. The AF oscillator in an AFSK transmitter
Ans: D
[7] When the bias in an FET stops the flow of current, the condition is called A. Forward breakover B. Cutoff C. Reverse bias D. Pinchoff E. Avalanche
Ans: D
[8] The VA rating of a transformer is an expression of A. The maximum frequency at which it can function B. The type of core material it has C. The voltage step-up or step-down ratio D. The impedance transfer ratio E. None of the above
Ans: E
[9] In N-type semiconductor, the minority carriers are A. Electrons B. Protons C. Holes D. Positrons
Ans: C
[10] A disadvantage of a half wave rectifier is the fact that A. The output voltage is excessive compared to that of a full- wave rectifier B. The output current is excessive compared to that of a full- wave rectifier. C. The output waveform is harder to filter than is the case with a full wave rectifier D. It requires several expensive diodes, whereas a full wave rectifier requires only a single diode
Ans: C
[11] A power gain of 30dB is equivalent to which amplification factor? A. 0.001 B. 1/30 C. 30 D. 1000 E. None of the above
Ans: D
Basic Electrical Engineering: Part-11
[1] The unit which indicates the rate at which energy is expended? A. Watt B. Ampere-hour C. Coulomb D. Volt
Ans: A
[2] The peak voltage in an ac wave is always A. Greater than the average voltage B. Less than the average voltage C. Greater than or equal to average voltage D. Less than or equal to the average voltage
Ans: C
[3] When an electrical charge exists but there is no flow of current, the charge is said to be A. Ionizing B. Electronic C. Static D. Atomic
Ans: C
[4] As the number of turns in a coil that carries ac increases without limit, the current in the coil will A. Eventually become very large B. Stay the same C. Decrease, approaching zero D. Be stored in the core material
Ans: C
[5] As the number of turns in a coil increases, the reactance at a constant frequency A. Increases B. Decreases C. Stays the same D. Is stored in the core material
Ans: A
[6] In an RL circuit, as the ratio of inductive reactance to resistance (XL/R) decreases, the phase angle A. Increases B. Decreases C. Stays the same D. Becomes alternately positive and negative
Ans: B
[7] The best filter for a power supply is A. A capacitor in series B. A choke in series C. A capacitor in series and a choke in parallel D. A capacitor in parallel and a choke in series
Ans: D
[8] Voltage regulation can be achieved by a zener diode connected in A. Parallel with the filter output, forward biased B. Parallel with the filter output, reverse biased C. Series with the filter output, forward biased D. Series with the filter output, reverse biased
Ans: B
[9] A current surge takes place when a power supply is first turned on because A. The transformer core is suddenly magnetized B. The diodes suddenly start to conduct C. The filter capacitor must be initially charged D. Arching takes place in the power switch
Ans: C
[10] A dc electromagnet A. Has constant polarity B. Requires an air core C. Cannot be used to permanently magnetize anything D. Does not attract or repel permanent magnet
Ans: A
[11] In a multi-stage RC coupled amplifier the coupling capacitor______________ A) Limits the low frequency response B) Limits the high frequency response C) Does not affect the frequency response D) Block the DC component without affecting the frequency response
Ans: A
[12] It is required to measure temperature in the range of 13000 deg C to 15000 deg c. The most suitable thermocouple to be used as a transducer would be? a) Chromel - constantan b) Iron - constantan c) Chromel - alumel d) Platinum- rhodium
Ans: D
[13] Telemetering is a method of? a) Counting pulses sent over long distances b) Transmitting pictures from one place to another c) Transmitting information concerning a process over a distance d) None
Ans: C
[14] A dc to dc converter having an efficiency of 80% is delivering 16W to a load. If the converter is generating an output of 200V from an input source of 20V, then the current drawn from the source will be? a) 0.1A b) 0.5A c) 1.0A d) 10.0A
Ans: C
[15] The location of lighting arrestor is? a) Near the transformer b) Near the circuit breaker c) Away from the transformer d) None