Practice high-yield Physics & Applied Physics MCQs on Electronics — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 20
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The largest analog output voltage from a 6-bit Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) which produces 1.0 V output for a digital input of 010100, is
Correct Answer: Option C — 3.15 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3.15 V is the correct answer to “The largest analog output voltage from a 6-bit Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) which produces 1.0 V output for a digital input of 010100, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 2 of 20
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Which one of the sets of values given below does not satisfy the Boolean relation R = PQ' (where, Q' denotes not Q)?
Correct Answer: Option B — P = 1, Q = 1, R = 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P = 1, Q = 1, R = 1 is the correct answer to “Which one of the sets of values given below does not satisfy the Boolean relation R = PQ' (where, Q' denotes not Q)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 3 of 20
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In an n-p-n transistor, the leakage current consists of
Correct Answer: Option C — electrons moving from the collector to the emitter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
electrons moving from the collector to the emitter is the correct answer to “In an n-p-n transistor, the leakage current consists of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 4 of 20
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A bipolar junction transistor with one junction forward biased and either the collector or emitter open, operates in the
Correct Answer: Option C — pinch-off region
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pinch-off region is the correct answer to “A bipolar junction transistor with one junction forward biased and either the collector or emitter open, operates in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 5 of 20
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The circuit shown in the figure can be used as a
Correct Answer: Option D — low-pass filter or an integrator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
low-pass filter or an integrator is the correct answer to “The circuit shown in the figure can be used as a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 6 of 20
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A field effect transistor is a
Correct Answer: Option A — unipolar device
Detailed Academic Explanation:
unipolar device is the correct answer to “A field effect transistor is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 7 of 20
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In a typical n-p-n transistor, the doping concentrations in emitter, base and collector regions are C E , C B and C C respectively. These satisfy the relation,
Correct Answer: Option A — CE > CC > CB
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CE > CC > CB is the correct answer to “In a typical n-p-n transistor, the doping concentrations in emitter, base and collector regions are C E , C B and C C respectively. These satisfy the relation,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 8 of 20
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Calculate the collector voltage (V C ) of the transistor circuit as shown in the figure. [ Given, α = 0.96, l CBO = 20 μA, V BE = 0.3 V, R B = 100 k$$\Omega $$, V CC = +10 V and R C = 2.2 k$$\Omega $$ ]
Correct Answer: Option C — 4.72 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4.72 V is the correct answer to “Calculate the collector voltage (V C ) of the transistor circuit as shown in the figure. [ Given, α = 0.96, l CBO = 20 μA, V BE = 0.3 V, R B = 100 k$$\Omega $$, V CC = +10 V and R C = 2.2 k$$\Omega $$ ]”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 9 of 20
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In order to obtain a solution of the differential equation $$\frac{{{d^2}V}}{{d{t^2}}} - 2\frac{{dV}}{{dt}} + {V_1} = 0,$$ involving voltages V(t) and V 1 , an operational amplifier (op-amp) circuit would require at least
Correct Answer: Option A — two op-amp integrators and one op-amp adder
Detailed Academic Explanation:
two op-amp integrators and one op-amp adder is the correct answer to “In order to obtain a solution of the differential equation $$\frac{{{d^2}V}}{{d{t^2}}} - 2\frac{{dV}}{{dt}} + {V_1} = 0,$$ involving voltages V(t) and V 1 , an operational amplifier (op-amp) circuit would require at least”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 10 of 20
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The tank circuit of a Hartley oscillator is shown in the figure. If M is the mutual inductance between the inductors, the oscillation frequency is
$$\frac{1}{{2\pi \sqrt {\left( {{L_1} + {L_2} + 2M} \right)C} }}$$ is the correct answer to “The tank circuit of a Hartley oscillator is shown in the figure. If M is the mutual inductance between the inductors, the oscillation frequency is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 11 of 20
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An avalanche effect is observed in a diode when
Correct Answer: Option C — the reverse voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the reverse voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage is the correct answer to “An avalanche effect is observed in a diode when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 12 of 20
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A piece of semiconducting material is introduced into a circuit. If the temperature of the material is raised, the circuit current will
Correct Answer: Option A — increase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
increase is the correct answer to “A piece of semiconducting material is introduced into a circuit. If the temperature of the material is raised, the circuit current will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 13 of 20
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The voltage resolution of a 12-bit Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), whose output varies from -10 V to +10 V, is approximately
Correct Answer: Option C — 20 mV
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20 mV is the correct answer to “The voltage resolution of a 12-bit Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), whose output varies from -10 V to +10 V, is approximately”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 14 of 20
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For an intrinsic semiconductor, $$m_e^ * $$ and $$m_h^ * $$ are respectively, the effective masses of electrons and holes near the corresponding band edges. At a finite temperature, the position of the Fermi level
Correct Answer: Option C — depends on both $$m_e^ * $$ and $$m_h^ * $$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
depends on both $$m_e^ * $$ and $$m_h^ * $$ is the correct answer to “For an intrinsic semiconductor, $$m_e^ * $$ and $$m_h^ * $$ are respectively, the effective masses of electrons and holes near the corresponding band edges. At a finite temperature, the position of the Fermi level”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 15 of 20
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Which of the following statements is correct for a common emitter amplifier circuit?
Correct Answer: Option B — There is 180° phase shift between input and output voltages
Detailed Academic Explanation:
There is 180° phase shift between input and output voltages is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is correct for a common emitter amplifier circuit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 16 of 20
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The circuit, shown is based on ideal operational amplifiers. It acts as a
Correct Answer: Option B — buffer amplifier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
buffer amplifier is the correct answer to “The circuit, shown is based on ideal operational amplifiers. It acts as a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 17 of 20
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Pick the correct statement based on the above circuit.
Correct Answer: Option B — The maximum Zener current IZ(max), when RL = 10 k$$\Omega $$, is 5 mA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The maximum Zener current IZ(max), when RL = 10 k$$\Omega $$, is 5 mA is the correct answer to “Pick the correct statement based on the above circuit.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 18 of 20
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The high input impedance of Field Effect Transistor (FET) amplifier is due to
Correct Answer: Option B — its very low gate current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
its very low gate current is the correct answer to “The high input impedance of Field Effect Transistor (FET) amplifier is due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 19 of 20
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An analog voltage V is converted into 2-bit binary number. The minimum number of comparators required and their reference voltages are
Correct Answer: Option A — $$3,\,\left( {\frac{V}{4},\,\frac{V}{2},\,\frac{{3V}}{4}} \right)$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$3,\,\left( {\frac{V}{4},\,\frac{V}{2},\,\frac{{3V}}{4}} \right)$$ is the correct answer to “An analog voltage V is converted into 2-bit binary number. The minimum number of comparators required and their reference voltages are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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Question 20 of 20
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In the circuit shown in the figure, the Thevenin voltage V Th and Thevenin resistance R Th as seen by the load resistance R L (= 1 k$$\Omega $$) are respectively
Correct Answer: Option A — 15 V, 1 k$$\Omega $$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15 V, 1 k$$\Omega $$ is the correct answer to “In the circuit shown in the figure, the Thevenin voltage V Th and Thevenin resistance R Th as seen by the load resistance R L (= 1 k$$\Omega $$) are respectively”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics.
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