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The document describes past paper questions related to electronic systems. It covers: (1) Describing the action of a bipolar npn transistor as a switch and its use in switching circuits. (2) Stating the actions of AND, OR, NAND, NOR and NOT logic gates in words and truth tables. (3) Stating the symbols for the above logic gates using American ANSI Y 32.14 symbols.

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FT 12 Gr10 P2 Qs (Electronic Systems) PDF

The document describes past paper questions related to electronic systems. It covers: (1) Describing the action of a bipolar npn transistor as a switch and its use in switching circuits. (2) Stating the actions of AND, OR, NAND, NOR and NOT logic gates in words and truth tables. (3) Stating the symbols for the above logic gates using American ANSI Y 32.14 symbols.

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Electronic Systems

PAST PAPER QUESTIONS

Candidates should be able to:


(a) describe the action of a bipolar npn transistor as an electrically operated switch
and explain its use in switching circuits.
(b) state in words and in truth table form, the action of the following logic gates,
AND, OR, NAND, NOR and NOT (inverter).
(c) state the symbols for the logic gates listed above (American ANSI Y 32.14
symbols will be used).

Note: There is no compulsory question set on this unit of the syllabus.


Questions set on topics within this unit are always set as an
alternative within a question.

Name: …………………………………………

Class: ……………

Index: …………..

MS / Sh.M / ST 12 / Gr 10/ Physics / Theory questions / ElectronicMILANDHOO


Systems SCHOOL 1

SH. MILANDHOO
PAPER 2 THEORY QUESTIONS
1 Draw the circuit symbol for the following gates and complete the truth table for each gate.

(a) AND gate

(b) OR gate

(c) NOT gate

(d) NAND gate

(e) NOR gate

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5054/ON99/P2/Q4

OR

(b) (i) State the names of the logic gates shown in Fig.4.2.

Fig. 4.2

logic gate A ……………………. logic gate B ……………………….

(ii) Describe the difference in the action of the two logic gates when HIGH (1) and LOW (0)
signals are applied to their inputs.
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5054/ON09/P2/Q11

OR

(c) The voltmeter is removed from the circuit in Fig. 11.1 and the negative terminal of the battery
is earthed. A connection is made from the circuit to the inputs A and B of a NAND gate. The
output of the NAND gate is connected to an LED (light-emitting diode) and a resistor. This is
shown in Fig. 11.2.

Fig. 11.2

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(i) Draw the truth table for a NAND gate.

(ii) The LED is lit. State the inputs at A and B and explain why these inputs cause the LED
to light.
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(iii) X is slowly heated to a very high temperature. At a certain temperature, the LED
switches off. Explain why this happens.
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5054/ON09/P2/Q8

OR

Fig. 8.1 shows a transistor used in the circuit of a simple moisture detector.

Fig. 8.1

(a) Describe what happens when the water level in the beaker reaches the metal contacts.
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(b) State one use for this simple moisture detector.


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5054/ON98/P2/Q7

OR

(c) The LDR and resistor are connected a transistor as shown in Fig. 7.2.

Fig. 7.2
(i) When the LDR is in the dark, the lamp glows brightly.
Explain briefly why this happens.
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(ii) When the light on the LDR is brightly enough, the lamp does not glow.
Explain briefly why this happens.
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