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The document discusses semiconductor materials and components. It covers topics like intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, doping, resistors, capacitors, transistors, and integrated circuits. It contains 45 multiple choice questions testing understanding of these topics.

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Emc QB

The document discusses semiconductor materials and components. It covers topics like intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, doping, resistors, capacitors, transistors, and integrated circuits. It contains 45 multiple choice questions testing understanding of these topics.

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1) A semiconductor in its purest form is called.......

A.Insulator B. Superconductor C. Intrinsic semiconductor D. Extrinsic semiconductor

2) A doped semiconductor is also known as


A. Intrinsic semiconductor B. Extrinsic semiconductor C. Diffused semiconductor D.None of
the above

3) The reciprocal of resistivity is known as


A) Specific resistance B) conductivity C) inductance D) resistance

4) Resistance of given wire is directly proportional to…….


A) Length B) area of cross-section C) both a and b D) none of these

5) A P-type semiconductor results when


A) A pentavalent impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor
B) A trivalent impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor
C) Either a pentavalent or trivalent impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor
D) None of the above

6) Which of the following doping elements would not be suitable for converting intrinsic
semiconductor?
A) Phosphorous B) Indium C) Antimony D)Arsenic

7) A room temperature P-type material will have....


A) More of electrons B. More of holes C. Equal number of electrons and holes D) none of
these

8) SI unit of resistivity is……..


A) Ω/m B) Ω/m C) Ω-m D) m/Ω

9) Which of the following expressions represents the relationship between resistance (R),
resistivity (ρ), length (L), and cross-sectional area (A) of a uniform wire?
A) R = ρL/A B) R = A/ρL C) R = ρA/L D) R = L/ρA

10) Which of the following is a characteristic of a good dielectric material?


A) High conductivity B) Low breakdown voltage C) Low permittivity D) High dielectric
strength

11) In photo emissive materials, the emission of electrons occurs in response to:
A) Heat B) Light C) Pressure D) Sound waves

12) The magnetic susceptibility of diamagnetic materials is usually in the range of:
A) 0 to 1 B) -1 to 0 C) -1 to -10 D)1 to 10
13) Which of the following elements is known for its strong ferromagnetic properties?
A) Aluminum B) Iron C) Copper D) Silicon

14) What is a permanent magnetic dipole?


A) A magnetic moment induced by an external field
B) A magnetic moment that remains even in the absence of an external field
C) A temporary magnetic moment
D) A magnetic moment dependent on temperature

15) What is the primary function of a Voltage Dependent Resistor (VDR)?


A) Amplify signals
B) Store electrical energy
C) Provide a constant resistance
D) Protect against voltage spikes

16) What are the two main types of Temperature Dependent Resistors?
A) PTC and NTC B) LDR and VDR C) CTR and STR D) ZTR and QTR

17) In which application is an LDR commonly used?


A) Voltage regulation B) Surge protection C) Light sensing D) Audio amplification

18) The voltage level at which a VDR starts conducting significantly is known as:
A) Cutoff voltage B) Breakdown voltage C) Threshold voltage D) Forward voltage

19) What alternative term is sometimes used to refer to a Voltage Dependent Resistor?
A) Thermistor B) Photocell C) PTC resistor D) MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor)

20) What is the typical temperature sensing range of a thermistor?


A) Below 0°C B) 0°C to 100°C C)100°C to 500°C D) Above 500°C

21) In an OLED, light is emitted due to the process of:


A) Photoelectric effect B) Electroluminescence C) Photovoltaic effect D) Thermionic emission

22) In addition to displays, OLED technology is also used for:


A) Heating systems B). Automotive engines C) Lighting panels D)Satellite communication

23) Thin film ICs are known for:


A) Lower cost B) Higher performance C) Larger size D) Simplicity in fabrication

24) What is a disadvantage of thick film ICs compared to thin film ICs?
A) Lower thermal stability B) Limited design flexibility C) Higher manufacturing cost
D) Reduced resistance to corrosion
25) Which of the following is a common application of hybrid ICs?
A) Microcontrollers B) Power amplifiers C) Flash memory D)Field-Programmable Gate
Arrays (FPGAs)

26) What is the primary purpose of an IC package?


A)To provide mechanical support to the IC
B)To protect the IC from environmental factors
C) To enhance the electrical performance of the IC
D) All of the above

27) In a micro relay, the switch contacts are typically made of:
A) Copper B) Silver C) Gold D) Aluminum

28) What is the primary function of a resistor in an electronic circuit?


A) Store electrical energy B) Amplify signals C) Control or limit current flow D) Generate
voltage

29) What is the standard unit of capacitance?


A) Ohm B) Henry C) Farad D) Volt

30) The power rating of a resistor is measured in:


A) Watts B) Ohms C) Amps D) Volts

31) Consider the energy level diagram of an intrinsic semiconductor. The Fermi level lies in the
A.Valence band
B.Forbidden band
C.Conduction band
D.It can be at any of the above locations depending upon the doping concentration and
temperature

32) Resistance of wire is inversely proportional to…..


a) length b) area of cross-section c) both a and b d) none of these

33) Which property of a dielectric material makes it suitable for use in capacitors?
a. High conductivity b. Low permittivity c. High permittivity d. Low resistance

34) Which of the following is an example of a diamagnetic material? a. Iron b. Cobalt


c. Aluminum d. Nickel

35 )Varistors are typically made from which material? a. Copper b. Silicon c. Zinc oxide d.
Aluminum

36) LDRs are typically made from which material? a. Copper b. Silicon c. Cadmium sulfide d.
Aluminum oxide
37)The process of intentionally adding impurities to a semiconductor is known as: a. Smelting
b. Doping c. Electroplating d. Annealing
38) The reverse bias voltage at which the PN junction breaks down and conducts heavily is
called: a. Threshold voltage b. Forward voltage c. Breakdown voltage d. Operating voltage

39) Zener diodes are commonly used for: a. Current amplification b. Voltage regulation c.
Frequency modulation d. Temperature sensing

40) Which color is associated with an LED that has a bandgap energy in the red part of the
spectrum? a. Blue b. Green c. Red d. Yellow

41) Which type of transistor has an N-type semiconductor sandwiched between P-type regions?
a. PNP b. NPN c. FET d. JFET

42) Thin film ICs are known for:


A. Lower cost
B. Higher performance
C. Larger size
D. Simplicity in fabrication

43) In a circuit with an NPN transistor, the voltage source connected to the collector is typically:
a. Positive b. Negative c. Floating d. Alternating

44) Which of the following is a characteristic of thick film resistors used in ICs?
A. High precision
B. Low temperature coefficient
C. Thick film resistors are not used in ICs
D. Low power handling capability

45) Monolithic ICs find applications in: a. Audio amplifiers b. Microwave communication c.
Digital watches d. All of the above

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