Semiconductors - General Questions (6)

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Semiconductors - General Questions

41.

The movement of free electrons in a conductor is called

A.	voltage.
B.	current.
C.	recombination.
D.	equilibrium.

Answer: Option B

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42.

As the forward current through a silicon diode increases, the internal resistance

A.	increases.
B.	decreases.
C.	remains the same.

Answer: Option B

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43.

A diode conducts when it is forward-biased, and the anode is connected to the ________ through a limiting resistor.

A.	positive supply
B.	negative supply
C.	cathode
D.	anode

Answer: Option A

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44.

Under normal conditions a diode conducts current when it is

A.	reverse-biased.
B.	forward-biased.
C.	avalanched.
D.	saturated.

Answer: Option B

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45.

Single-element semiconductors are characterized by atoms with ____ valence electrons.

A.	3
B.	4
C.	5
D.	2
E.	none of the above

Answer: Option B

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46.

A silicon diode measures a low value of resistance with the meter leads in both positions. The trouble, if any, is

A.	the diode is open.
B.	the diode is shorted to ground.
C.	the diode is internally shorted.
D.	the diode is working correctly.

Answer: Option C

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