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4051.

Which of the following is error correcting code?

A. EBCDIC
B. Gray
C. Hamming
D. ASCII
Answer» D. ASCII
4052.

A universal shift register can shift

A. from left to right
B. from right to left
C. both from left to right and right to left
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
4053.

Available multiplexer IC package can have a maximum of 8 inputs.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4054.

A VF display operates on the principle of a vacuum diode.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4055.

In a 3 input NAND gate, the number of states in which output is 0 equals

A. 8
B. 1
C. 6
D. 5
Answer» C. 6
4056.

In a mod-12 counter the input clock frequency is 10 kHz. The output frequency is

A. 0.833 kHz
B. 1.0 kHz
C. 0.91 kHz
D. 0.77 kHz
Answer» B. 1.0 kHz
4057.

What is the necessary a.c. input power from the transformer secondary used in a half wave rectifier to deliver 500 W of d.c. power to the load?

A. 1232 W
B. 848 W
C. 616 W
D. 308 W
Answer» B. 848 W
4058.

In a semi-conductor diode, the barrier offers opposition to

A. holes in P-region only
B. free electrons in N-region only
C. majority carriers in both regions
D. majority as well as minority carriers in both regions
Answer» D. majority as well as minority carriers in both regions
4059.

In a half wave rectifier, the load current flows

A. only for the positive half cycle of the input signal
B. only for the negative half cycle of the input signal
C. for full cycle
D. for less than fourth cycle
Answer» B. only for the negative half cycle of the input signal
4060.

In the sale of diamonds the unit of weight is carat. One carat is equal to

A. 100 mg
B. 150 mg
C. 200 mg
D. 500 mg
Answer» D. 500 mg
4061.

R.M.S. value of the waveform shown will be

A. 3.53 V
B. 1 V
C. 7.07 V
D. 8.56 V
Answer» D. 8.56 V
4062.

The effect of current shunt feedback in an amplifier is to

A. increase the I/P resistance and decrease the O/P resistance
B. increase both I/P and O/P resistance
C. decrease both I/P and O/P resistance
D. decrease the I/P resistance and increase O/P resistance
Answer» E.
4063.

Assertion (A): A JFET can be used as a current source. Reason (R): In beyond pinch off region the current in JFET is nearly constant.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
4064.

Permalloy is

A. a variety of stainless steel
B. a polymer
C. a conon-ferrous alloy used in aircraft industry
D. a nickel an iron alloy having high permeability
Answer» E.
4065.

Which of the following could be the maximum current rating of junction diode by 126?

A. 1 A
B. 10 A
C. 20 A
D. 100 A
Answer» B. 10 A
4066.

The first dominant pole encountered in the frequency response of a compensated op-amp is approximately at

A. 5 Hz
B. 10 kHz
C. 1 MHz
D. 100 MHz
Answer» B. 10 kHz
4067.

An electron in the conduction band

A. has higher energy than the electron in the valence band
B. has lower energy than the electron in the valence band
C. loses its charge easily
D. jumps to the top of the crystal
Answer» B. has lower energy than the electron in the valence band
4068.

The magnetization 'm' of a superconductor in a field of H is

A. extremely small
B. - H
C. - 1
D. Zero
Answer» C. - 1
4069.

The number of free electrons in acceptor atom is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
4070.

Resistivity of copper is nearly

A. 1.56 ohm-cm
B. 3.95 ohm-cm
C. 14.55 ohm-cm
D. 22.05 ohm-cm
Answer» B. 3.95 ohm-cm
4071.

An ideal Op-amp is an ideal

A. voltage controlled current source
B. voltage controlled voltage source
C. current controlled current source
D. current controlled voltage source
Answer» C. current controlled current source
4072.

Free electrons exist in

A. first band
B. second band
C. third band
D. conduction band
Answer» E.
4073.

Indium, aluminium, arsenic are all p type impurities.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4074.

When a BJT is operated under saturated condition

A. both junctions are forward biased
B. both junctions are reverse biased
C. CB junction is forward biased and EB junction is reverse biased
D. EB junction is forward biased and CB junction is reverse biased
Answer» B. both junctions are reverse biased
4075.

As the temperature of an intrinsic semiconductor material is increased

A. additional holes are created in the conduction band
B. protons get excited
C. protons acquire charge
D. energy of the atom is increased
Answer» E.
4076.

Which of the following is not a semiconductor?

A. Silicon
B. Calcium arsenide
C. Germanium
D. Zinc sulphide
Answer» C. Germanium
4077.

At absolute temperature

A. the forbidden energy gap in germanium is higher than that in silicon
B. the forbidden energy gap in germanium and silicon are equal
C. the forbidden energy gap in silicon is higher than that in germanium
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
4078.

When a high voltage reference is required it is advantageous to use two or more zener diodes in series to allow

A. higher voltage
B. higher dissipation
C. lower temperature coefficient
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
4079.

Assertion (A): When p-n junction is forward biased, steady current flows. Reason (R): When a p-n junction is forward biased, free electrons cross the junction from n to p and holes from p to n.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
4080.

Voltage series feedback (Also called series-shunt feedback) results in

A. increase in both I/P and O/P impedances
B. decrease in both I/P and O/P impedances
C. increase in I/P impedance and decrease in O/P impedance
D. decrease in I/P impedance and increase in O/P impedance
Answer» D. decrease in I/P impedance and increase in O/P impedance
4081.

How many free electrons does a p type semiconductor has?

A. only those produced by thermal energy
B. only those produced by doping
C. those produced by doping as well as thermal energy
D. any of the above
Answer» B. only those produced by doping
4082.

Which of the following has highest resistivity?

A. Mica
B. Paraffin wax
C. Air
D. Mineral oil
Answer» D. Mineral oil
4083.

Assertion (A): In p-n-p transistor collector current is termed negative. Reason (R): In p-n-p transistor holes are majority carriers.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false
4084.

The sensitivity of human eyes is maximum at

A. white portion of spectrum
B. green portion of spectrum
C. red portion of spectrum
D. violet portion of spectrum
Answer» C. red portion of spectrum
4085.

Assertion (A): At room temperature the fermi level in p type semiconductor lies nearer to the valence band and in n type semiconductor it lies nearer to the conduction band. Reason (R): At room temperature, the p type semiconductor is rich in holes and n type semiconductor is rich in electrons.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
4086.

The drift velocity of electrons and holes is proportional to electric field strength.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4087.

In an n channel MOSFET, the substrate is connected

A. to negative terminal of battery
B. to positive terminal of battery
C. to either positive or negative terminal of battery
D. none of the above
Answer» B. to positive terminal of battery
4088.

Piezoelectric materials serves as a source of

A. microwaves
B. ultrasonic waves
C. musical waves
D. resonant waves
Answer» C. musical waves
4089.

Greatest mobility can be expected in case of

A. holes
B. protons
C. electrons
D. negative ions
Answer» D. negative ions
4090.

An enhancement mode MOSFET is off when the gate voltage is

A. zero
B. negative
C. less than threshold value
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
4091.

When atoms are held together by the sharing of valence electrons

A. each atom becomes free to move
B. neutrons start shifting
C. they form a covalent bond
D. some of the electrons are lost
Answer» D. some of the electrons are lost
4092.

Thermal runaway is not possible in FET, because as the temperature of FET increases.

A. the mobility decreases
B. the transconductance increases
C. impedance of the source
D. power dissipation in the chip
Answer» C. impedance of the source
4093.

Assertion (A): When forward biased a p-n junction has low resistance. Reason (R): The ratio is called dynamic resistance.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false
4094.

The relation between thermionic emission current and temperature is known as

A. Richardson Dushman equation
B. Langmuir child law
C. Ohm's law
D. Boltzmann's law
Answer» B. Langmuir child law
4095.

For a P-N junction diode, the current in reverse bias may be

A. few amperes
B. between 0.5 A and 1 A
C. few milliamperes
D. few micro or nanoamperes
Answer» E.
4096.

Assertion (A): JFET is a voltage controlled device. Reason (R): The drain current can be controlled by controlling VGS.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
4097.

The cut in voltage

A. is the same for silicon and germanium diodes
B. is a forward voltage
C. is a reverse voltage
D. is a forward voltage below which the current is very small
Answer» E.
4098.

Assertion (A): Intrinsic semiconductor is an insulator at 0 K. Reason (R): Fermi level in intrinsic semiconductor is in the centre of forbidden energy band.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
4099.

CE saturation resistance of n-p-n transistor is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electronic-devices-and-circuits/43-169-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electronic-devices-and-circuits/43-169-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electronic-devices-and-circuits/43-169-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electronic-devices-and-circuits/43-169-4.png">
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electronic-devices-and-circuits/43-169-3.png">
4100.

The rate of change of excess carrier density is proportional to carrier density.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False