MODULE-4 ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALS

4.1.1.XX PN Junction diode offers very low resistance to current during-

a. Forward bias condition
b. Reverse bias condition
c. both forward and reverse condition
Mß4 ATB page 1.7.

4.1.1.XX The maximum reverse bias voltage that may be applied to a diode without causing breakdown
is known as:
a. Peak Reverse Voltage
b. Forward breakdown voltage
c. Knee voltage
M-4 ATB page 1.8.

4.1.1.XX When a silicon semiconductor diode conducts , a voltage drop occurs is

a. 0.7V
b. 0.3V
c. 1.6V
M-4 ATB page 1.18

4.1.1.XX A zener diode is used as

a. voltage regulator
b. rectifier
c. switch
M-4 ATB page 1.10

4.1.1.XX Photo diodes conducts in:

a. Forward bias
b. Reverse bias
c. bias not required
M 04 ATB page 1.10

4.1.1.XX In LED, The energy is dissipated as coloured light by using active element such as-
a. copper, aluminium and irons.
b. silver, gold and platinum
c. Gallium, arsenic and phosphorous
M 04 ATB page 1.11

4.1.1.X.X In a common cathode seven segment LED display, a common potential is maintained at -
a. all cathodes
b. all anodes
c. all anodes and cathodes
M 04 ATB page 1.11

4.1.1.X.X. A silicon diode, when compared to a germanium diode has

a. higher forward bias voltage
b. less forward bias voltage
c. the same forward bias voltage
M 04 ATB page 1.18

4.1.1.X.X. Varistor exhibits high resistance at

a. low voltage
b. high voltage
c. all voltage
M 04 ATB page 1.14
4.1.1.XX SCR is a
a. Unidirectional device
b. Bi-directional device
c. Multidirectional device
M 04 ATB page 1..

4.1.1.XX A diode which emits photons when conducting is a.

a. LED
b. Photo diode
c. Zener diode
M 04 ATB page 1..

4.1.1.XX When testing the forward resistance of a diode with a Ohmmeter.

a. the positive lead of the ohmmeter is placed on the anode.
b. the negative lead of the ohmmeter is placed on the anode.
c. the lead polarity of ohmmeter is immaterial
M 04 – ATB page 1.17.

4.1.1.XX. When a silicon diode is connected in series circuit, it is known as

a. Half wave rectifier circuit
b. Full wave rectifier circuit
c. Bridge rectifier circuit
M 04 ATB page 1.18

4.1.1.XX. When diodes are connected in parallel circuits, the output current is
a. decreased
b. increased
c. no change
M 04 ATB page 1.19

4.1.1.XX. SCR is a semiconductor diode which has -

a. 2 layer semiconductor
b. 3 layer semiconductor
c. 4 layer semiconductor
M 04 ATB page 1.22

4.1.1.XX. SCR conducts when a positive pulse voltage is applied at

a. Anode
b. Cathode
c. Gate
M 04 ATB page 1.22

4.1.2.XX. Three leads of bi-polar junction transistor are named as-

a. collector, base, emitter
b. collector, gate, emitter
c. collector, drain, source
M 04 ATB page 1.20.

4.1.2.XX. Conduction of a bi-polar junction transistor is controlled by varying the

a. collector bias
b. base bias
c. emitter bias
M 04 ATB page 1.20
4.1.3.XX. Operational amplifier is a high-gain differential -
A. Voltage amplifier
B. Current amplifier
C. Non-Linear amplifier

4.1.1. A device which has a high input impedance, low output impedance and high voltage gain is a.
a. Op-Amp.
b. Class A amp.
c. Class B amp.

4.1.3.2.XX. A Printed Circuit Board is constructed of a plastic laminate which has bonded to one or both
sides with
a. A thin sheet of Copper
b. A thin sheet of aluminium
c. A thin sheet of magnesium
M 04 ATB page 1.20

4.1.3.2.XX. After manufacture, PCB is protected by

a. By conformal coating.
b. by non-conductive varnish coating
c. by wax coating
M 04 ATB page 1.20

4.1.2.2. A PCB is made from thin sheet of insulating material which has bonded to one or both sides.
a. a thin sheet of copper.
b. various thicknesses of copper.
c. a thick sheet of copper.
M 04 ATB page 2.2.

4.1.2.2. PCB protected after manufacture by coating with a protecting substance known as?.
a. By conformal coating.
b. By coating non-conductive varnish.
c. by coating wax.
M 04 ATB page 2.3

4.1.2.3.XX The rotor of a desynn indicator is.

a. an electromagnet.
b. a permanent magnet.
c. an AC magnet.
Correct Answer is. a permanent magnet.
Q.26. A multi-layer PCB has.
A. two or more layers on one or both sides.
B. one layer on either side.
C. two or more layers connected in series.
Correct Answer is (A). two or more layers on one or both sides.(Ref M 04 – Electronic fundamentals ATB
page 2.2).

Q.27. A servomechanism system which uses feedback system from the controlled unit is known as-
Option A. Control Servo.
Option B. Closed servomechanism system.
Option C. Open servomechanism system.
Correct Answer is (B). Closed servo mechanism system.(Ref M 04 – Electronic fundamentals ATB page
3.2).
Q.28. Synchro systems depend on the principles of.
Option A. electromagnetic induction.
Option B. capacitive reaction.
Option C. mutual Inductance.
Correct Answer is (C). mutual Inductance.(Ref M 04 – Electronic fundamentals ATB page 3.3).

Q.29.The difference between an open and closed loop is.

A. error signal.
B. feedback.
C. correspondence.
Correct Answer is (B). feedback.(Ref M 04 – Electronic fundamentals ATB page 3.2).

Q. 30. When two stator connection reversed on a torque synchro receiver, would cause.
A. the transmitter to become the receiver.
B. the output to move the same direction as the input.
C. the output to move the reverse direction to the input.
Correct Answer is (C). the output to move the reverse direction to the input.(Ref M 04 – Electronic
fundamentals ATB page 3.3).