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Diodes and Applications problems


  • 1. The forward biased characteristics of a zener diode are the same as those of a diode.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 2. If the diode in a series circuit is reverse biased, the resistor will drop all the applied voltage.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 3. A zener diode can be used to provide voltage regulation in a power supply.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 4. The number of electrons in a stable atom is the same as the number of protons in its nucleus.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 5. A zener diode has a larger breakdown voltage than a diode.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 6. The troubleshooting process for a typical dc power supply contains four steps.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 7. The diode's characteristic curve shows that current increases when voltage increases.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 8. An LED can be tested with an ohmmeter.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 9. The PIV rating of a diode in a full-wave bridge rectifier is more than that required for a full-wave center-tapped configuration.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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  • 10. Dark current is a small reverse current that flows in a photodiode that is receiving no light.

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  • A. True
  • B. False
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