1. The graph of current gain versus collector-current indicates that the current gain ?

Is constant

Varies slightly

Varies significantly

Equals the collector current divided by the base current

Answer: Varies significantly

Explanation:


2. A BJT is in the saturation region if ?

Base emitter junction is reverse-biased and base-collector junction is forward-biased

Both the junctions are reverse-biased

Both the junctions are forward-biased

Base-emitter junction is forward-biased and base-collector junction is reverse-biased

Answer: Both the junctions are forward-biased

Explanation:


3. A transistor, when connected in CE mode, has ?

Low input resistance and low output resistance

High input resistance and high output resistance

High input resistance and low output resistance

A medium input resistance and high output resistance

Answer: A medium input resistance and high output resistance

Explanation:


4. If the base resistor is open, what is the collector current ?

0

1 mA

2 mA

10 Ma

Answer: 0

Explanation:


5. In a normally biased NPN transistor, the electrons in the emitter have enough energy to overcome the barrier potential of the ?

Base-emitter junction

Base-collector junction

Collector-base junction

Recombination path

Answer: Base-emitter junction

Explanation:


6. If a transistor operates at the middle of the load line, an increase in the base resistance will move the Q-point ?

Down

Up

No where

off the load line

Answer: Down

Explanation:


7. ...... is the current that flows when some DC voltage is applied ?

In the forward direction to the emitter junction with collector open

In the reverse direction to the emitter Junction with collector open

In the reverse direction to the collector Junction with emitter open

Is the forward direction to the collector Junction with emitter open

Answer: In the reverse direction to the collector Junction with emitter open

Explanation:


8. The base of an NPN transistor is thin and ?

Heavily doped

Lightly doped

Metallic

Doped by a pentavalent material

Answer: Lightly doped

Explanation:


9. As the temperature increases, the current gain ?

Decreases

Remains the same

Increases

Can be any of the above

Answer: Can be any of the above

Explanation:


10. Increasing the collector supply voltage will increase ?

Base current

Collector current

Emitter current

None of the above

Answer:

Explanation: