Power Electronics and Drive 01

SMVEC Power Electronics and Drives
[1] A diode can be used as a frequency multiplier because of its

A. Junction capacitance
B. Non linearity
C. Avalanche voltage
D. Forward break over
E. Charge carrier concentration
Ans: B
[2] Which of the following is not a common form of data transmission?

A. Polarization modulation
B. Frequency modulation
C. Amplitude modulation
D. Phase modulation
E. Pulse modulation
Ans: A
[3] A very brief, high voltage spike on an ac power line is called as

A. A bleeder
B. An arc
C. A transient
D. An avalanche
E. A clipped peak
Ans: C
[4] Which of the following is not characteristic of an oscillator?

A. Negative feedback
B. Good output to input coupling
C. Reasonably high transistor gain
D. Alternating current signal output
E. Usefulness as a signal generator
Ans: A
[5] The other name for beta of BJT is

A. Current amplification factor
B. Voltage amplification factor
C. Power amplification factor
D. Maximum amplification frequency
E. Optimum amplification frequency
Ans: A
[6] You can find the zener diode in

A. The mixer in a super heterodyne receiver
B. The PLL in a circuit for detecting FM
C. The product detector in a receiver for SSB
D. The voltage regulator in a power supply
Ans: D
[7] When the bias in an FET stops the flow of current, the condition is called
A. Forward break over
B. Cutoff
C. Reverse bias
D. Pinch-off
E. Avalanche
Ans: D
[8] The VA rating of a transformer is an expression of

A. The maximum frequency at which it can function
B. The type of core material it has
C. The voltage step-up or step-down ratio
D. The impedance transfer ratio
E. None of the above
Ans: E
[9] In N-type semiconductor, the minority carriers are

A. Electrons
B. Protons
C. Holes
D. Positrons
Ans: C
[10] A disadvantage of a half wave rectifier is the fact that

A. The output voltage is excessive compared to that of a full-wave rectifier
B. The output current is excessive compared to that of a full-wave rectifier.
C. The output waveform is harder to filter than is the case with a full wave rectifier
D. It requires several expensive diodes, whereas a full wave rectifier requires only a single diode
Ans: C
[11] A power gain of 30dB is equivalent to which amplification factor?

A. 0.001
B. 1/30
C. 30
D. 1000
Ans: D
[12] When the elements of an RLC circuit are both magnitude scaled and frequency scaled,
which quality is unaffected?
a. resistor
b. resonant frequency
c. bandwidth
d. quality factor
Ans: D
[13] What kind of filter can be used to select a signal of one particular radio station?
a. low pass
b. high pass
c. band pass
d. band stop
Ans: C
[14] A voltage source supplied a signal of constant amplitude, from 0 to 40kHz, to an RC

lowpass filter. The load resistor experiences the maximum voltage at
a. dc
b. 10 kHz
c. 20 kHz
d. 40 kHz
Ans: A
[15] The most commonly used amplifier in sample & hold circuits is
A. A unity gain non-inverting amplifier
B. A unity gain inverting amplifier
C. An inverting amplifier with a gain of 10
D. An inverting amplifier with a gain of 100
Ans: B
[16] Three identical amplifiers with each one having a voltage gain of 50, input resistance of 1K
& output resistance of 250,are cascaded. The open circuit voltage gain of combined amplifier is
A. 49dB
B. 51dB
C. 98dB
D. 102dB
Ans: C
[17] The cascade amplifier is a multistage configuration of

A. CC-CB
B. CE-CB
C. CB-CC
D. CE-CC
Ans: B
[18] The current gain of a BJT is

A. gmr0
B. gm/r0
C. gmrπ
D. gm/rπ
Ans: C
[19] Introducing a resistor in the emitter of a common amplifier stabilizes the dc operating point
against variations in
A. Only the temperature
B. Only the β of the transistor
C. Both Temperature & β
D. None of the above
Ans: C
[20] Voltage Series feedback (also called series-shunt feedback) results in

A. Increase in both input & output impedances
B. Decrease in both input & output impedances
C. Increase in input impedance & decrease in output impedance
D. Decrease in input impedance & increase in output impedance
Ans: C
[21] An amplifier without feedback has a voltage gain of a 50,input resistance of 1K & Output
resistance of 2.5K. The input resistance of the current-shunt negative feedback amplifier using
the above amplifier with a feedback of 0.2 is
A. 1/11K
B. 1/5K
C. 5K
D. 11K
Ans: A
[22] The minimum number of flip-flops required to construct a mod-75 counter is

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Ans: C
[23] The important characteristic of emitter-follower is

A. High input impedance and high output impedance
B. High input impedance and low output impedance
C. Low input impedance and low output impedance
D. Low input impedance and high output impedance
Ans: B
[24] When an amplifier is provided with current series feedback, its

A. Input impedance increases and output impedance decreases
B. Input and output impedance both decrease
C. Input impedance decreases and output impedance increases
D. Input and output impedance both increase
Ans: D
[25] The frequency of oscillation of a tunnel-collector oscillator having L= 30μH and C = 300pf
is nearby
A. 267 kHz
B. 1677 kHz
C. 1.68 kHz
D. 2.67 kHz
Ans: B
fo = 1/[2(pi)*square root(LC)]
[26] The control terminal (pin 5) of 555 timer IC is normally connected to ground through a
capacitor (0.01μF). This is to
A. Protect the IC from inadvertent application of high voltage
B. Prevent false triggering by noise coupled onto the pin
C. Convert the trigger input to sharp pulse by differentiation
D. Suppress any negative triggering pulse
Ans: B
[27] The fan out of a MOS logic gate is higher than that of TTL gates because of its
A. Low input impedance
B. high output impedance
C. Low output impedance
D. High input impedance
Ans: D
[28] The common collector amplifier is also known as

A. Collector follower
B. Base follower
C. Emitter follower
D. Source follower
Ans: C
[29] In class-A amplifier, the output current flows for

A. A part of the cycle or the input signal
B. The full cycle of the input signal
C. Half the cycle of the input signal
D. 3/4th of the cycle of the input signal
Ans: B
[30] In an amplifier with negative feedback

A. Only the gain of the amplifier is affected
C. Only the gain and bandwidth of the amplifier are affected
D. Only the input and output impedance are affected
E. All of the four parameters mentioned above would be affected
Ans: D
[31] Wien bridge oscillator can typically generate frequencies in the range of
A. 1kHz - 1 Mhz
B. 1 Mhz - 10MHz
C. 10MHz - 100MHz
D. 100MHz - 150MHz
Ans: A
[32] A differential amplifier, amplifies

A. and mathematically differentiates the average of the voltages on the two input lines
B. and differentiates the input waveform on one line when the other line is grounded
C. the difference of voltages between the two input lines
D. and differentiates the sum of the two input waveform
Ans: C
[33] The type of power amplifier which exhibits crossover distortion in its output is
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class AB
d. Class C
Ans: B
[34] The lowest output impedance is obtained in case of BJT amplifiers for
A. CB configuration
B. CE configuration
C. CC configuration
D. CE with RE configuration
Ans: C
[35] The upper cutoff frequency of an RC coupled amplifier mainly depends upon
A. Coupling Capacitor
B. Emitter bypass capacitor
C. Output capacitance of signal source
D. Inter-electrode capacitance and stray shunt capacitance
Ans: D
[36] Just as a voltage amplifier amplifies signal voltage, a power amplifier

A. amplifies power
B. amplifies signal current
C. merely converts the signal ac power into the dc power
D. merely converts the dc power into useful ac power
Ans: D
[37]An oscillator of the LC type that has a split capacitor in the circuit is
A. Hartly oscillator
B. Colpitts oscillator
C. Weinbridge oscillator
D. R-C phase shift oscillator
Ans: B
[38] The function of bleeder resistor in a power supply is

A. the same as that of load resistor
B. to ensure a minimum current drain in the circuit
C. to increase the output dc voltage
D. to increase the output current
Ans: B
[39] In a bistable multivibrator circuit, commutating capacitor is used

A. to increase the base storage charge
B. to provide ac coupling
C. to increase the speed of response
D. to provide the speed of oscillations
Ans: C
[40] Removing bypass capacitor across the emitter-leg resistor in a CE amplifier causes
A. increase in current gain.
B. decrease in current gain.
C. increase in voltage gain.
D.decrease in voltage gain.
Ans: D
[41] A Zener diode is used for

A. Voltage Regulation
B. Rectification
C. Noise Suppression
D. Blocking A.C
Ans: A
[42] An SCR is a device having

A. Three layers with four junctions
B. Three layers with two junctions
C. Four layers with three junctions
D. Two layers with three junctions
Ans: C
[43] An amplifier has a gain of 10,000 expressed in decibels the gain is

A. 10
B. 40
C. 80
D. 100
Ans: D
[44] An emitter follows has

A. High input impedance and high output impedance.
B. High input impedance and low output impedance.
C. Low input impedance and high output impedance.
D. Low input impedance and low output impedance.
Ans:B.
[45] Semi-conductor diode time constant is equal to

A. The value of majority carrier life time
B. The life time of minority carrier
C. The diffusion capacitance time constant
D. Zero
Ans: A
[46] To prepare a P type semiconducting material the impurities to be added to silicon are
A. Boron, Gallium
B. Arsenic, Antimony
C. Gallium, Phosphorous
D. Gallium, Arsenic
Ans:A
[47] FET is a good signal chopper because

A. It exhibits no offset voltage at zero drain current
B. It occupies less space in integrated form
C. It is less noisy
D. It has got high input impedance
Ans: A
[48] In Bipolar Junction transistors, the type of configuration which will give both voltage gain
and current gain is
A. CC
B. CB
C. CE
D. None
Ans: C
[49] To increase the input resistance and decrease the output resistance in negative feedback, the
type used is
A. Voltage Shunt
B. Current Series
C. Voltage Series
D. Current Shunt
Ans: C
[50] A series capacitance used in a filter circuit represents

A. Low-Pass
B. Band-Pass
C. High-Pass
D. None
Ans: C
[51] An ideal power supply is characterized by

A. Very large output resistance
B. Very small output resistance
C. Zero internal resistance
D. Infinite internal resistance
Ans: C
[52] An ideal diode should have

A. Zero resistance in the forward bias as well as reverse bias
B. Zero resistance in the forward bias and an infinitely large resistance in reverse bias
C. Infinitely large resistance in reverse bias
D. Infinitely large resistance in forward as well as reverse bias
Ans: B
[53] One coulomb-per-second is equal to one:

A. watt
B. joule
C. volt
D. ampere
Ans:D
[54] Which of the following is one of the functions performed by a diode?

A. filter
B. amplifier
C. rectifier
D. inverter
Ans: C
[55] What is the “power factor”?

A. ratio of true power to apparent power
B. peak power times 0.707
C. sin of the phase difference between E and I
D. cos of the phase angle between true power and apparent power
Ans:A
[56] For an op-amp having differential gain Av and common-mode gain Ac the CMRR is given
by
A. Av +AC
B. Av /AC
C. (Av +AC)+1
D. AC/ Av
Ans: B
[57] A transistor has CE parameter as hie = 10kW, hre=20 x 10-4 , hse = 100, hoe = 25 ms. The
hib for this transistor will be-
A. 100 W
B. 99.01 W
C. 5m W
D. 101kW
Ans:B
[58] Which one of the following conditions for Z parameters would hold for a two port network
containing linear bilateral passive circuit elements?
A. Z11 = Z22
B. Z12Z21 = Z11Z22
C. Z11Z12 = Z22Z21
D. Z12 = Z21
Ans: D
[59] A transistor is in active region when-

A. IB = βIC
B. IC= βIB
C. IC=IE
D. IC=IB
Ans:A
[60] In a JFET gates are always?

A. forward biased
B. reverse biased
C. unbiased
D. none
Ans: C
[61] In schotty barrier diode current flows because of?

A. Majority carriers
B. Minority carriers
C. Majority and minority carriers
D. None
Ans:B
[62] The early voltage of a BJT is VA = 75V. The minimum required collector current, such that
the output resistance is at least r0 = 200kΩ, is
A. 1.67mA
B. 5mA
C. 0.375mA
D. 0.75mA
Ans: C
[63] TVS diode is used for

A. Voltage protection
B. Current protection
C. ESD protection
Ans: A
[64] The amplifier is which current is proportional to the signal voltage, independent of source
load resistance is called
A. Current Amplifier
B. Voltage Amplifier
C. Transresistance amplifier
D. Transconductance amplifier
Ans: C
[65] Alternatively the characteristic impedance is called

A. Surge Impedance
B. Match Impedance
C. Alternative Impedance
D. Reflected Impedance
Ans: A
[66] In an RL circuit after a very long time of application of step voltage the inductance L is
represented in its equivalent circuit as Incorrect!
A. Open Circuit
B. Short Circuit
C. L / 2
D. 2L
Ans: B
[67] By passing a triangular wave through a differentiating circuit the output wave shape is
A. Spikes
B. Squarewave
C. Sawtooth
D. Sinewave
Ans: A
[68] Clipper circuits are used to obtain any one of the following waveforms
A. Sharper
B. Rectified
C. Fast Rising
D. Smaller Amplitude
Ans: D
[69] The band gap of silicon at room temperature is________

A. 1.3 eV
B. 0.7 eV
C. 1.1 eV
D. 1.4 eV
Ans: C
[70] The primary reason for the widespread use of Silicon in semiconductor device technology
is
A. Abundance of silicon on the surface of the earth
B. Larger bandgap of silicon in comparison to germanium
C. Favorable properties of silicon-dioxide (SiO2)
D. Lower melting Point
Ans: C
[71] For harmonic generation the amplifier used is

A. Audio Amplifier
B. Class-A Amplifier
C. RC Amplifier
D. class-C Turned Amplifier
Ans:D
[72] Zener diodes semiconductors are

A. Lightly Doped
B. Heavily Doped
C. Medium Doped
D. Not at all Doped
Ans: B
[73] In FET amplifiers, input is Incorrect!

A. A current signal
B. A voltage signal
C. Either a current or voltage signal
D. None of these
Ans: B
[74] H-parameters of a transistor

A. Are constant
B. Vary with temperature
C. Are dependent upon collector current
D. None of these
Ans:C
[75] In a voltage series feedback

A. Output resistance increases while input resistance decreases
B. Output and input resistances are reduced
C. Output and input resistances are increased
D. Output resistance decreases while input resistance increases
Ans: B
[76] In a saturated transistor

A. B-E junction is forward biased with C-B junction is reverse biased
B. Both the junctions are forward biased
C. B-E junction is reverse biased with C-B junction is forward biased
D. Both the junctions are reverse biased
Ans: B
[77] For an ideal noise free amplifier, the noise figure is

A. Zero
B. Zero dB
C. Infinity
D. 1 dB
Ans: B
[78] When a junction is formed between a metal and a semiconductor, the depletion layer is
A. More on the side of the metal
B. Equal on both sides
C. Less on the side of the metal
D. Less on semiconductor side
Ans: C
[79] The impurity commonly used for realizing the base region of a silicon NPN transistor is
A. Gallium
B. Indium
C. Boron
D. Phosphorus
Ans: C
[80] A MOS capacitor made using P-type substrate is in the accumulation mode. The dominant
charge in the channel is due to the presence of
A. Holes
B. Electrons
C. Positively charged ions
D. Negatively charged ions
Ans: B
[81] A Zener diode works on the principle of ______

A. Tunneling of charge carriers across the junction
B. Thermionic emission
C. Diffusion of charge carriers across the junction
D. Hopping of charge carriers across the junction
Ans: A
[82] A BJT is said to be operating in the saturation region if______

A. Both the junctions are reverse biased
B. Base-emitter junction is reverse biased & base-collector junction is forward biased
C. Base-emitter junction is forward biased & base-collector junction is reverse biased
D. Both the junctions are forward biased
Ans: D
[83] To obtain very high input & output impedances in a feedback amplifier, the topology used is
A. Voltage-Series
B. Current-Series
C. Voltage-Shunt
D. Current-Shunt
Ans: C
[84] Cut off frequency of a bipolar transistor ____

A. Increase with the increase in base width
B. Increase with the increase in emitter width
C. Increase with the increase in the collector width
D. Increase with the decrease in the base width
Ans: D
[85] Negative feedback in amplifiers

A. Improves the signal to noise ratio at the input
B. Improves the signal to noise ratio at the output
C. Does not affect the signal to noise ratio at the output
D. Does not affect the signal to noise ratio at the input
Ans: B
[86] In order for a BJT to conduct under the conditions of no signal input, the bias must be
A. In the reverse direction at the E-B junction, sufficient to cause forward breakover.
B. In the reverse direction at the E-B junction, but not sufficient to cause avalanche effect.
C. Such that the application of a signal would cause the transistor to go into a state of cutoff.
D. Such that the application of a signal would cause the transistor to go into a state of saturation.
E. Such that the application of a signal would cause the transistor to become nonlinear.
[87] The high input impedance of a MOSFET makes this type of device ideal for use in
A. Weak-signal amplifiers
B. High-power oscillators
C. High-current rectifiers
D. Antenna tuning networks
E. Graphic equalizers
[88] The drain of a JFET is the analog of the

A. Plate of a vacuum tube
B. Emitter of a BJT
C. Cathode of diode
D. Positive electrode in a solar cell
E. Substrate of a MOSFET
[89] One of the technical limitations of capacitive proximity sensors is the fact that they
A. Are not very sensitive to objects that are poor electrical conductors.
B. Are insensitive to objects that reflect light.
C. Are insensitive to metallic objects.
D. Cannot be used with oscillators
E. Require extreme voltages in order to function properly
[90] The power factor in an ac circuit is defined as

A. The actual power divided by the maximum power the circuit can handle.
B. The ratio of the real power to the imaginary power.
C. The ratio of the apparent power to the true power.
D. The ratio of the true power to the apparent power.
E. The ratio of the imaginary power to the apparent power.
[91] The amount of current that a silicon photodiode can deliver in direct sunlight depends on
A. The forward breakover voltage.
B. The thickness of the substrate.
C. The surface area of the P-N junction.
D. The applied voltage.
E. The reverse bias.
[92] In an amplifier that employs a P-Channel JFET, the device can usually be replaced with an
N-channel JFET having similar specifications, provided that
A. All the resistors are reversed in polarity for the circuit in question
B. The power supply polarity is reversed for the circuit in question
C. The drain, rather than the source, is placed at signal ground
D. The output is taken from the source, rather than from the drain.
[93] Secondary breakdown occurs in

A. MOSFET but not in BJT
B. Both MOSFET and BJT
C. BJT but not in MOSFET
D. None of these
[94] In a transistor
A. β = α/ (α +1)
B. β = α/ (1- α)
C. α = β/ (β-1)
D. α = (β+1)/β
Ans:B
[95] In a multi-stage RC coupled amplifier the coupling capacitor______________

A. Limits the low frequency response
B. Limits the high frequency response
C. Does not affect the frequency response
D. Block the DC component without affecting the frequency response
Ans: A
[96] In forward mode npn BJT, if the voltage Vcc is increased then the collector current will
increase
A. Due to ohm's law, higher Vcc causes higher current
B. Due to base width decrease less carrier recombine in the base region
C. As the gradient of the minority carriers in the base region becomes steeper
D. Due to both the B and C
Ans: D
[97] The barrier voltage present in a junction diode is the effect of

A. The P side and N side of the junction forming a battery
B. The emf required to move the holes fast enough to have the mobility equal to that of the
electrons
C. The recombination of charge carriers across the junction leaving behind the opposite charged
ions
D. The voltage needed to make the semiconductor material behave as a conductor
Ans: C
[98] Compare to BJT the FET has

A. High input impedance
B. High gain bandwidth product
C. Better current controlled behaviour
D. High noise immunity
Ans: A
[99] An intrinsic semiconductor at absolute zero temperature

A. Has a large number of holes
B. Behaves like an insulator
C. Behaves like a metallic conductor
D. Has few holes and same number of electrons
Ans: A
[100] For the operation of a depletion type N-MOSFET, the gate voltage has to be
A. Low positive
B. High positive
C. High negative
D. Zero
Ans:D
[101] An emitter follower has high input impedance because

A. Large emitter resistance is used
B. Large biasing resistance is used
C. There is negative feedback in the base emitter circuit
D. The emitter base junction is highly reverse biased
[102] In a differential amplifier an ideal CMRR is

A. Infinity
B. Zero
C. -1
D. +1
Ans: A
[103] In a PNP circuit, the collector

A. Has a arrow pointing inward
B. Is positive with respect to the emitter
C. Is biased at a small fraction of the base bias
D. Is negative with respect to the emitter
Ans:D
[104] A PNP transistor can be replaced with an NPN device and the circuit will do the same
thing, provided that
A. The power supply or battery polarity is reversed
B. The collector and emitter leads are interchanged
C. The arrow is pointing inward
D. A PNP transistor can never be replaced with NPN transistor
Ans: A
[105] A BJT has

A. Three PN junctions
B. Three semiconductor layers
C. Two N type layers around a P type layer

D. A low avalanche voltage
Ans: B
[106] The cascade amplifier is a multistage configuration of

A. CC-CB
B. CE-CB
C. CB-CC
D. CE-CC
Ans: B
[107] In a multi-stage RC coupled amplifier the coupling capacitor______________

A. Limits the low frequency response
B. Limits the high frequency response
C. Does not affect the frequency response
D. Block the DC component without affecting the frequency response
Ans: A
[108] The action of JFET in its equivalent circuit can be represented as a

A. Current controlled Current source
B. Current controlled Voltage source
C. Voltage controlled Voltage source
D. Voltage controlled Current source
Ans: D
[109] A change in the value of the emitter resistance Re in a differential amplifier

A. Affects the difference mode gain Ad
B. Affects the common mode gain Ac
C. Affects both Ad and Ac
D. Does not effect either Ad and Ac
Ans:B
[110] Generally, the gain of a transistor amplifier falls at high frequencies due to the
A. Internal Capacitance of the device
B. Coupling capacitor at the input
C. Skin effect
D. Coupling capacitor at the output
Ans: A
[111] In a common emitter, unbypassed resistor provides

A. Voltage shut feedback
B. Current series feedback
C. Negative voltage feedback
D. Positive current feedback

Ans: C
[112] A constant current signal across a parallel RLC circuits gives an o/p of 1.4V at the signal
frequency of 3.89kHz. At the frequency of 4 kHz, the o/p voltage will be
A. 1 V
B. 2 V
C. 1.4 V
D. 2.8 V
Ans: B
[113] Class AB operation is often used in power (large signal) amplifiers in order to
A. Get maximum effeciency
B. Remove even harmonics
C. Overcome a crossover distortion
D. Reducing collector dissipation
Ans: C
[114] The bandwidth of an RF tuned amplifier is dependent on

A. Q-factor of the tuned O/P circuit
B. Q-factor of the tuned I/P circuit
C. Quiescent operating point
D. Q-factor of the O/P and I/P circuits as well as quiescent operating point
Ans: A
[115]Most of the linear ICs are based on the two-transistor differential amplifier because of its
A. Input voltage dependent linear transfer characteristics
B. High voltage gain
C. High input resistance
D. High CMMR
Ans: D
[116] Negative feedback in an amplifier

A. Reduces gain
B. Increase frequency and phase distortion
C. Reduces bandwidth
D. Increase Noise
Ans: A
[117] A dc power supply has no-load voltage of 30V and a full-load voltage of 25V at full-load
current of 1A. Its output resistance and load regulation respectively are
A. 5Ω & 20%
B. 25Ω & 20%
C. 5Ω &16.7%
D. 25Ω & 16.7%
Ans: B
[118] The reverse recovery time of the diode is defined as the time between the instant diode
current becomes zero and the instant reverse recovery current decays to
A. Zero
B. 10% of the reverse peak current (IRM)
C. 25% of (IRM)
D. 15% of (IRM)
Ans: C
[119] The cut-in voltage and forward-voltage drop of the diode are respectively
A. 0.7V, 0.7V
B. 0.7V, 1V
C. 0.7V, 0.6V
D. 1V, 0.7V
Ans: C
[120] The softness factor for soft-recovery and fast-recovery diodes are respectively
a. 1, >1
b. <1, 1
c. 1, 1
d. 1, <1
Ans: D
[121] Reverse recovery current in a diode depends on

a. Forward field current
b. Storage charge
c. Temperature
d. PIV
Ans:A
[122] The three terminals of power MOSFET

a. Collector, Emitter, base
b. Drain, source, base
c. Drain, source, gate
d. Collector, emitter, gate
Ans: C
[123]The three terminals of IGBT

a. Collector, emitter, base
b. Drain, source, base
c. Drain, source, gate
d. Collector, emitter, gate
Ans:D
[124] The three terminals of MCT

a. Anode, cathode, gate
b. Collector, emitter, gate
c. Drain, source, base
d. Drain, source, gate
Ans: A
[125] Compared to Power MOSFET, the Power BJT has

a. Lower switching losses but higher conduction loss
b. Higher switching losses and higher conduction loss
c. Higher switching losses but lower conduction loss
d. Lower switching losses and lower conduction loss
Ans:C
[126] Which one of the following statement is true

a. MOSFET has positive temperature coefficient whereas BJT has negative temperature
coefficient
b. Both MOSFET and BJT have positive temperature coefficient
c. Both MOSFET and BJT have negative temperature coefficient
d. MOSFET has negative temperature coefficient whereas BJT has positive temperature
coefficient
Ans:A
[127] Which one of the following statement is true

a. Both MOSFET and BJT are voltage controlled devices
b. Both MOSFET and BJT are current controlled devices
c. MOSFET is a voltage controlled device and BJT is current controlled device
d. MOSFET is a current controlled device and BJT is voltage controlled device
Ans: C . MOSFET operation is controlled by gate voltage and the BJT operation is controlled by
base current
[128]An SCR is considered to be a semi-controlled device because

A. It can be turned OFF but not ON with a gate pule
B. It conducts only during one half-cycle of an alternating current wave
C. It can be turned ON but not OFF with a gate pulse
D. It can be turned ON only during one half-cycle of an alternating voltage wave
Ans:C
[129] The current Source Inverter shown in figure is operated by alternatively turning on
thyristor pairs(T1,T2) and (T3,T4). If the load is purely resistive, the theoretical maximum output
frequency obtainable will be
A. 125kHz
B. 250kHz
C. 500kHz
D. 50kHz
Ans: C
[130] In the chopper circuit shown, the main thyristor(TM) is operated at a duty ratio of 0.8
which is much larger the communication interval. If the maximum allowable reapplied dv/dt on
TM is 50V/μs,what should be the theoretical minimum value of C1? Assume current ripple
through L0 to be negligible.
A. 0.2μF
B. 0.02μF
C. 2μF
D. 20μF
Ans: A
[131] Match the switch arrangements on the top row to the steady-state V-I characteristics on the
lower row.The steady state operating points are shown by large black dots. [GATE]
A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

B. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-II
D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Ans: C
[132] " Six MOSFETs connected in a bridge configuration (having no other power device)
MUST be operated as a Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) ". This statement is
A. True, because being majority carrier devices, MOSFETs are voltage driven
B. True, because MOSFETs have inherently anti parallel diodes
C. False, because it can be operated both as current source Inverter (CSI) or a VSI
D. False, because MOSFETs can be operated as excellent constant current sources in the
saturation region
Ans:D
[133] A single phase full - wave half controlled bridge converter feeds an inductive load. The
two SCRs in the converter are connected to a common DC bus. The converter has to have a
freewheeling diode
A. Because the converter inherently does not provide for free wheeling
B. Because the converter does not provide for freewheeling for high values of triggering angles
C. Or else the freewheeling action of the converter will cause shorting of the AC supply
D. Or else if a gate pulse to one of the SCRs is missed, it will subsequently cause a high load
current in the other SCR
Ans:B
[134] A single phase fully controlled thyristor bridge ac-dc converter is operating at a firing
angle of 25 degree, and an overlap angle 10 degree with constant dc output current of 20A. The
fundamental power factor (displacement factor) at input ac mains is
A. 0.78
B. 0.827
C. 0.866
D. 0.9
Ans: A
[135] A three phase fully controlled thyristor bridge converter is used as line commutated
inverter to feed 50KW power at 420V DC to a three phase 415V(line), 50Hz as mains. Consider
Dc link current to be constant. The rms current of the thyristor is
A. 119.05A
B. 79.37A
C. 68.73A
D. 39.68A
Ans: D
Statement for Linked Answer Questions:9 & 10

The transfer function of a compensator is given as GC(s)=[(s+a)/(s+b)]
[135] GC(s) is a lead compensator if
A. a=1,b=2
B. a=3,b=2
C. a=-3,b=-1
D. a=3,b=1
Ans: A
[136] The phase of the above lead compensator is maximum at

A. √2 rad/s
B. √3 rad/s
C. √6 rad/s
D. √1/3 rad/s
Ans:A
[137] Thermal runaway is not possible in FET because as the temperature of FET increases
A. The mobility decreases
B. The transconductance increases
C. The drain current increases
Ans: A
[138] The ripple frequency from a full wave rectifier is

A. twice that from a half wave circuit
B. the same as that from a half wave circuit
C. half that from a half wave circuit
D. 1/4 that from a half wave circuit
Ans:A
[139] In a full-wave rectifier using two ideal diodes, Vdc & Vm are the dc & peak values of the
voltage respectively across a resistive load. If PIV is the peak inverse voltage of the diode,then
the appropriate relationships for the rectifier is
A. Vdc=Vm/π,PIV=2Vm
B. Vdc=2Vm/π,PIV=2Vm
C. Vdc=2Vm/π,PIV=Vm
D. Vdc=Vm/π,PIV=Vm
Ans:B
[140] The output of a rectifier circuit without filter is

A. 50 Hz AC
B. smooth DC
C. pulsating DC
D. 60 hz AC
Ans: C
[141] An advantage of full wave bridge rectification is

A. it uses the whole transformer secondary for the entire ac input cycle
B. it costs less than other rectifier types
C. it cuts off half of the ac wave cycle
D. it never needs a filter
Ans: A
[142] The best rectifier circuit for the power supply designed to provide high power at low
voltage is
A. half wave arrangement
B. full wave, center tap arrangement
C. quarter wave arrangement
D. voltage doubler arrangement
Ans: B
[143] If a half wave rectifier is used with 165Vpk AC input, the effective dc output voltage is
A. considerably less than 165V
B. slightly less than 165V
C. exactly 165V
D. slightly more than 165V
Ans:A
[144] If a full wave bridge circuit is used with a transformer whose secondary provides 50Vrms,
the peak voltage that occurs across the diodes in the reverse direction is approximately
A. 50 Vpk
B. 70 Vpk
C. 100 Vpk
D. 140 Vpk
Ans: B
[145] The main disadvantage of voltage doubler power supply circuit is

A. Excessive current
B. Excessive voltage
C. Insufficient rectification
D. Poor regulation under heavy loads
Ans: D
[146] A source follower using an FET usually has a voltage gain which is
A. Greater than +100
B. Slightly less than unity but positive
C. Exactly unity but negative
D. About -10
Ans: A
[147] Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Thyristor is current driven device
2. GTO is current driven device
3. GTR is current driven device
4. SCR is a pulse triggered device
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. All
D .4 only
Ans:C

GTO is a pulse triggered device
MOSFET is uni-polar device
SCR is a bipolar device
Continuous gate signal is not required to maintain the SCR to be in ON state
1, 2, 4 only
1, 2 only
4 only
All
Ans: D
[149] Which of the following is not a fully controlled semiconductor device?

a. MOSFET
b. IGBT
c. IGCT
d. SCR
Ans: D . Only turn on of the SCR can be controlled whereas in other devices we can control both
turn on and turn off
[150] Which of the following is not associated with p-n junction

A. junction capacitance
B. charge storage capacitance
C. depletion capacitance
D. channel length modulation
Ans: D
[151] In a p-n junction diode under reverse bias, the magnitude of electric field is maximum at
A. the edge of the depletion region on the p-side
B. the edge of the depletion region on the n-side
C. the p-n junction
D. the center of the depletion region on the n-side
Ans: C
[152] An n-channel JFET has IDSS=2mA, and Vp=-4V. Its transconductance gm=(in mA/V) for
an applied gate to source voltage VGS=-2V is
A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 0.75
D. 1
Ans: B
[153]The MOSFET switch in its on-state may be considered equivalent to

A. resistor
B. inductor
C. capacitor
D. battery
Ans: C
[154] The effective channel length of a MOSFET in a saturation decreases with increase in
A. gate voltage
B. drain voltage
C. source voltage
D. body voltage
Ans:B
[155] The early effect in a bipolar junction transistor is caused by

A. Fast turn - on
B. Fast turn - off
C. Large collector - base reverse bias
D. Large emmiter - base forward bias
Ans: C
[156] MOSFET can be used as a

A. Current controlled capacitor
B. Voltage controlled capacitor
C. Current controlled inductor
D. Voltage controlled inductors
Ans: B
[157]which of the following statements are true about VI characteristic of SCR?

A. Holding current is more than Latching current
B. SCR will trigger if the applied voltage exceeds forward break over voltage
C. SCR can be triggered without gate current
D. When the SCR is in reverse biased, small leakage current will flow
A. A, B and C
B. All are true
C. B, C, D
D. C, D
Ans: C
[158] which of the following statements are true about BJT?

(i) It has more power handling capability than MOSFET
(ii) Has higher switching speed than IGBT and MOSFET
(iii) Has low on state conduction resistance
(iv) Has second breakdown voltage problem
A. All are true
B. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: C
[159] For a JFET, when VDS is increased beyond the pinch off voltage, the drain current
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. First decreases and then increases
Ans: C
[160] n-channel FETs are superior to P-channel FETs, because

A. They have higher input impedance
B. They have high switching time
C. They consume less power
D. Mobility of electrons is greater than that of holes
Ans: D
[161] Which of the following is true about the diodes

A. During forward biased small amount of voltage drop will appear across anode and cathode
B. If the reverse voltage exceed VRRM the diode will destroy
C. trr is depends on softness factor

D. schottky diodes have low trr
(i) All are true
(ii) A, B, D
(iii) A, B,C
(iv) B,C, D
Ans: (iii)
The feature of schottky diode is low forward voltage drop, not low trr.
[162] The MOSFET has

(i) Higher Power handling capability than BJT
(ii) Faster switching speed than BJT
(iii) High on state resistance
(iv) Secondary breakdown voltage problem
which of the above statements are incorrect?
A. (i), (iii), (iv)
B. (ii), (iii)
C. All of the above
D. (ii), (iii), (iv)
Ans: A
[163] Which of the following is called as uncontrolled semiconductor device?

A. Diode
B. Thyristor
C. GTO
D. MOSFET
Ans: A
[164] Which of the following is a half controlled semiconductor device?

A. MOSFET
B. GTO
C. MCT
D. SCR
Ans: D
In SCR only turn on of the device an be controllable by the gate signal.
[165]Which of the following abbreviation is not a power semiconductor device?

A. SIT
B. SITH
C. MCT
D. IGCT
1. a and d
2. a only
3. a, b, d
4. All are power semiconductor device
Ans: 4
SIT – Static Induction Transistor

SITH – Static Induction Thyristor
MCT - MOS Controlled Thyristor
IGCT – Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor

A. IGBT is current driven device
B. IGCT is voltage driven device
C. MOSFET is voltage driven device
D. GTO is minority carrier device
1. a, b, c
2. b, c, d
3. All are correct
4. None are correct
Ans: 2
[167] A 240V, 50Hz supply feeds a highly inductive load of 50 Ohm resistance through a half
controlled thyristor bridge. When the firing angle α=45°, the load power is
A. 418 W
B. 512 W
C. 367 W
D. 128 W
Ans:B
Exp: Vav = (Vm/π) (1 + cosα) = [(√2*240)/(π) ) ( 1 + cos45)] = 184.4 V
Iav = Vav / R = 184.4/50 =3.69A
= 3.69 * √[(180 -45)/180]

= 3.2A
P = 3.2 * 3.2 *50 = 512 W
[168] A d.c. to d.c. chopper operates from a 48 V battery source into a resistive load of 24Ohm.
The frequency of the chopper is set to 250Hz. When chopper on-time is 1 ms the load power is
A. 6W
B. 12W
C. 24W
D. 48W
Ans:C
Exp: Vavg = V* f * Ton = 48 x 250 x (10 - 3) = 12V
Iav = Vav/R = 12/24 = 0.5A
Vrms= V* Square root (Ton) * f = 48 * Square root (0.25) = 24V
Irms = Vrms/R = 24/24 = 1A
P = Irms * Irms * R = 1 * 24 = 24W
[169] A thyristor half wave controlled converter has a supply voltage of 240V at 50Hz and a load
resistance of 100 Ohm. when the firing delay angle is 30 the average value of load current is
A. 126A
B. 2.4A
C. 126mA
D. 24 A
Ans:C
Exp:We know the output wave form of the half wave rectifier For any delay angle alpha, the
average load voltage is given by
solving,
substituting the values in the above equation,

Vav = (√2*240) / (2π) * [ 1 + cos30 ] = 100.8 V
Iav = Vav/R = 100.8/100 = 126 mA
[170] A full-wave fully controlled bridge has a highly inductive load with a resistance of 55
Ohm, and a supply of 110V at 50Hz. The value of load power for a firing angle α=75° is
A. 10W
B. 11W
C. 10.5W
D. 10.9W
Ans:D
Exp:
Vav = [2Vm/(π)]cosα]
= [(2 *√(2*110)/ 3.14 ] * cos 75
= 99 cos 75
= 25.6V
Iav = Vav / R
= 25.6/55
= 0.446A = Irms
P = Irms * Irms * R
= 0.446 * 0.446 * 55
=10.9W
[171] A d.c. to d.c. chopper operates from a 48 V source with a resistive load of 24Ohm. The
chopper frequency is 250Hz. When Ton= 3 ms, the rms current is
a. 1.5A
b. 15mA
c. 1.73A
d. 173mA
Ans:C
Exp: Vav = V *f * Ton = 48 * 250 * 3 *(10 - 3) = 36V
Iav = Vav/R = 36/24 = 1.5 A
Vrms = V* Square root (Ton) * f = 48 * √0.75 = 41.6V
Irms = Vrms/R = 41.6/24 = 1.73A
[172] A 240V, 50Hz supply feeds a highly inductive load of 50 Ohm resistance through a
thyristor full control bridge. when the firing angle α= 45°, load power is
A. 456 W
B. 466 W
C. 732 W
D. 120 W
Ans:B
Exp: Vav = (2Vm/π) * cosα = [(2 * 339)/3.14] cos 45 = 152.6V
Iav = Vav/R = 152.6 / 50 = 3.05A = Irms
P = Square of Irms * R = 3.04 * 3.04 * 50 = 466W
[173] The breakdown mechanism in a lightly doped p-n junction under reverse biased condition
is called
A. avalanche breakdown
B. zener breakdown
C. Breakdown by tunnelling
D. high voltage breakdown
Ans: A
[174] For a large values of |VDS|, a FET behave as

A. Voltage controlled resistor
B. Current controlled current source
C. Voltage controlled current source
D. Current controlled resistor
Ans: C
[175] In a full wave rectifier without filter, the ripple factor is

A. 0.482
B. 1.21
C. 1.79
D. 2.05
Ans: A
[176] Space charge region around a P-N junction

A. does not contain mobile carries
B. contains both free electrons and holes
C. contains one type of mobile carriers depending on the level of doping of the P or N regions
D. contains electrons only as free carriers

Ans: A
[177] In a JFET, at pinch-off voltage applied on the gate

A. The drain current becomes almost zero
B. The drain current begins to decrease
C. The drain current is almost at saturation value
D. The drain to source voltage is close to zero volts
Ans: C
[178] The value of ripple factor of a half wave rectifier without filter is approximately
A. 1.2
B. o.2
C. 2.2
D. 2.0
Ans:A
[179] In an intrinsic semiconductor, the Fermi-level is

A. closer to the valence band
B. midway between conduction and valence band
C. closer to the conduction band
D. within the valence band
Ans: C
[180] The transformer utilization factor of a half wave rectifier is approximately

A. 0.6
B. 0.3
C. 0.9
D. 1.1
Ans: B
[181] Transistor is a
A. Current controlled current device
B. Current controlled voltage device
C. Voltage controlled current device
D. Voltage controlled voltage device
Ans: A
For ex, the output current Ic depends on the input current Ib
[182] If the output voltage of a bridge rectifier is 100V, the PIV of diode will be
A. 100 * Square root(2) V
B. 200/(pi) V
C. 100 * (pi) V
D. 100/2 V
Ans: D
Peak inverse voltage = max secondary voltage = Vdc= 2Vm/pi = 100

Vm = 100 * pi/2
[183] The average output voltage(Vdc) of the full wave diode bridge rectifier is
A. Vm/2
B. 2Vm/pi
C. 3Vm/pi
D. 4Vm/pi
Ans: B
[184] The typical ratio of latching current to holding current in a 20A thyristor is
A. 5.0
B. 2.0
C. 1.0
D. 0.5
Ans: B
[185] A half controlled single phase bridge rectifier is supplying an R-L load. It is operated at a
firing angle (alpha) and load current is continuous. The fraction of cycle that the freewheeling
diode conducts is
Ans: D
Common Data for Questions [186] & [187]

In the 3 phase inverter circuit shown, the load is balanced and the gating scheme is 180 degree
conduction mode. All the switching devices are ideal , Vd = 300V
[186] The rms value of load phase voltage is

A. 106.1V
B. 141.4 V
C. 212.2 V
D. 282.8V
Ans: B
VL = Square root(2/3) * Vs
[187] If the dc bus voltage Vd = 300v, the power consumed by 3 phase load is
A. 1.5kW
B. 2.0 kW
C. 2.5 kW
D. 3.0 kW
Ans:D
P = 3 * [(Vph * Vph)/Rph]
Common Data for Question 188 & 189:

1 Pulse Transformer (PT) is used to trigger the SCR in the adjacent figure. The SCR is rated at
1.5KV, 250A with IL=250mA, IH=150mA, and IGmax= 150mA, IGmin=100mA. The SCR is
connected to an inductive load, where L=150mH in series with a small resistance and the supply
voltage is 200V dc. The forward drops of all transistors/ diodes and gate- cathode junction during
ON state are 1.0V.
[188] The resistance R should be

A. 4.7K Ohm
B. 470 Ohm
C. 47 Ohm
D. 4.7 Ohm
Ans: C
[189] The minimum approximate volt-second rating of the pulse transformer suitable for
triggering the SCR should be: ( volt-second rating is the maximum of product of the voltage and
the width of the pulse that may be applied
(a) 2000 uV-s
(b) 200 uV-s
(c) 20 uV-s
(d) 2.0 uV-s
Ans: A
[190] " Six MOSFETs connected in a bridge configuration (having no other power device)
MUST be operated as a Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) ". This statement is
A. True, because being majority carrier devices, MOSFETs are voltage driven
B. True, because MOSFETs have inherently anti parallel diodes
C. False, because it can be operated both as current source Inverter (CSI) or a VSI
D. False, because MOSFETs can be operated as excellent constant current sources in the
saturation region
Ans: D
[191] A single phase full - wave half controlled bridge converter feeds an inductive load. The
two SCRs in the converter are connected to a common DC bus. The converter has to have a free
wheeling diode
A. because the converter inherently does not provide for free wheeling
B. Because the converter does not provide for free wheeling for high values of triggering angles
C. Or else the free wheeling action of the converter will cause shorting of the AC supply
D. Or else if a gate pulse to one of the SCRs is missed, it will subsequently cause a high load
current in the other SCR
Ans: B
[192] The power electronic converter shown in the figure has a single pole double throw switch.
the pole P of the switch is connected alternately to throws A and B. The converter shown is
A. Step down chopper( buck converter)

B. Half- wave rectifier
C. Step Up chopper ( boost converter)
D. full wave converter
Ans: A
[193] Figure shows a composite switch consisting of a power transistor (BJT) in series with a
diode. Assuming that the transistor switch and the diode are ideal, the I-V characteristic of the
composite switch is
Ans: C
[194] The fully controlled thyristor converter in the figure is fed from a single-phase source.
When the firing angle is 0°, the dc output voltage of the converter is 300 V. What will be the
output voltage for a firing angle of 60°, assuming continuous conduction?
(A) 150V
(B) 210V
(C) 300V
(D) 100.(pi).V
Ans: A
[195] The manufacturer of a selected diode gives the rate of fall of the diode current di/dt = 20
A/ms, and a reverse recovery time of trr =5 ms. What is value of peak reverse current?
Ans: 44.72A
The peak reverse current is given as:
The storage charge QRR is calculated as Qrr = (1/2)*(di/dt)* SQU.(trr)

= 1/2 X 20A/uS X 5u X 5u = 50uC.
substitute the Qrr value in Irr equation.
[196] A three phase current source inverter used for the speed control of an induction motor is to
be realized using MOSFET switches as shown below. Switches S1 to S6 are identical switches
The proper configuration for realizing switches S1 to S6 is
Ans: C
[197] Circuit turn-off time of an SCR is defined as the time

A. taken by the SCR to turn off
B.required for SCR current to become zero
C. for which the SCR is reverse biased by the commutation circuit
D. for which the SCR is reverse biased to reduce its current below the holding current
Ans: C
[198] A single phase fully controlled thyristor bridge ac-dc converter is operating at a firing
angle of 25 degree, and an overlap angle 10 degree with constant dc output current of 20A. The
fundamental power factor ( displacement factor) at input ac mains is
A. 0.78
B. 0.827
C. 0.866
D. 0.9
Ans:A
[200] A three phase fully controlled thyristor bridge converter is used as line commutated
inverter to feed 50 KW power at 420 V DC to a three phase 415V(line), 50Hz as mains. Consider
Dc link current to be constant. The rms current of the thyristor is
A. 119.05A
B. 79.37A
C. 68.73A
D. 39.68A
Ans:D
[201] A 240V, 50Hz supply feeds a highly inductive load of 50 Ohm resistance through a half
controlled thyristor bridge. When the firing angle α=45°, the load power is
A. 418 W
B. 512 W
C. 367 W
D. 128 W
Ans:B
Exp: Vav = (Vm/π) (1 + cosα) = [(√2*240)/(π) ) ( 1 + cos45)] = 184.4 V
Iav = Vav / R = 184.4/50 =3.69A
= 3.69 * √[(180 -45)/180]

= 3.2A
P = 3.2 * 3.2 *50 = 512 W
[202] A d.c. to d.c. chopper operates from a 48 V battery source into a resistive load of 24Ohm.
The frequency of the chopper is set to 250Hz. When chopper on-time is 1 ms the load power is
A. 6W
B. 12W
C. 24W
D. 48W
Ans:C
Exp: Vavg = V* f * Ton = 48 x 250 x (10 - 3) = 12V
Iav = Vav/R = 12/24 = 0.5A
Vrms= V* Square root (Ton) * f = 48 * Square root (0.25) = 24V
Irms = Vrms/R = 24/24 = 1A
P = Irms * Irms * R = 1 * 24 = 24W
[203] A thyristor half wave controlled converter has a supply voltage of 240V at 50Hz and a load
resistance of 100 Ohm. when the firing delay angle is 30 the average value of load current is
A. 126A
B. 2.4A
C. 126mA
D. 24 A
Ans:C
Exp:We know the output wave form of the half wave rectifier For any delay angle alpha, the
average load voltage is given by
solving,
substituting the values in the above equation,

Vav = (√2*240) / (2π) * [ 1 + cos30 ] = 100.8 V
Iav = Vav/R = 100.8/100 = 126 mA
[204] A full-wave fully controlled bridge has a highly inductive load with a resistance of 55
Ohm, and a supply of 110V at 50Hz. The value of load power for a firing angle α=75° is
A. 10W
B. 11W
C. 10.5W
D. 10.9W
Ans:D
Exp:
Vav = [2Vm/(π)]cosα]
= [(2 *√(2*110)/ 3.14 ] * cos 75
= 99 cos 75
= 25.6V
Iav = Vav / R
= 25.6/55
= 0.446A = Irms
P = Irms * Irms * R
= 0.446 * 0.446 * 55
=10.9W
[205] A d.c. to d.c. chopper operates from a 48 V source with a resistive load of 24Ohm. The
chopper frequency is 250Hz. When Ton= 3 ms, the rms current is
A. 1.5A
B. 15mA
C. 1.73A
D. 173mA
Ans:C
Exp: Vav = V *f * Ton = 48 * 250 * 3 *(10 - 3) = 36V
Iav = Vav/R = 36/24 = 1.5 A
Vrms = V* Square root (Ton) * f = 48 * √0.75 = 41.6V
Irms = Vrms/R = 41.6/24 = 1.73A
[206] A 240V, 50Hz supply feeds a highly inductive load of 50 Ohm resistance through a
thyristor full control bridge. when the firing angle α= 45°, load power is
A. 456 W
B. 466 W
C. 732 W
D. 120 W
Ans:B
Exp: Vav = (2Vm/π) * cosα = [(2 * 339)/3.14] cos 45 = 152.6V

Iav = Vav/R = 152.6 / 50 = 3.05A = Irms
P = Square of Irms * R = 3.04 * 3.04 * 50 = 466W
207. In mercury arc rectifiers the voltage drop in arc is nearly

A. 0.1 volt per centimeter of arc length
B. 1 volt per centimeter of arc length
C. 10 volts per centimeter of arc length
D. 12 to 15 volts per centimeter of arc length.
Ans: A
208. An ideal rectifier having a linear characteristic in forward direction and an infinite
resistance in the reverse direction, can be represented by
A. figure A
B. figure B
C. figure C
D. none of the figures shown.
Ans: C
209. Which of the following equipment needs direct current?

A. Relays
B. Telephones
C. Time switches
D. All of the above.
Ans: D
210. Which of the following devices cannot convey from dc to ac ?

(A) Motor generator
(B) Motor converter
(C) Mercury arc rectifier
(D) All of the above.
Ans:C
211. In large motor generator sets ac motor is usually

A. induction motor squirrel cage type
B. synchronous motor
C. induction motor wound rotor type
D. any of the above.
Ans: B
212. For single phase rotary converters, when the power factor is unity, the ac line to dc current
ratio will be
A. 1.4
B. 1.0
C. 0.707
D. 0.5
Ans: A
217. A 100 kW motor generator set has induction motor of six poles and dc generator of eight
poles. If the supply frequency is 50 Hz, the speed of the set will be
(A) 214.3 rpm
(B) 428.6 rpm
(C) 536.4 rpm
(D) 624.8 rpm.
Ans: B
218. The number of slip rings in a single phase synchronous converter will be
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) None.
Ans: B
Questions 219 to 221 are based on the following data:
A 1 kW single phase rotary converter operates at full load from 230 volts ac source. Assume
100% efficiency and unity power factor.
219. The voltage will be

(A) 230 V
(B) 250 V
(C)275 V
(D) 325 V.
Ans: D
220. The dc current will be approximately

(A) 2.5 A
(B) 3 A
(C) 3.25 A
(D) 3.75 A.
Ans: B
221. The ac input current at slip rings will be

(A) 6.3 A
(B) 5.8 A
(C)4.1A
(D) 3.8 A.
Ans: C
222. For 3 phase rotary converters, when power factor is unity. the ac line to dc current ratio is
(A) 1.5
(B) 1.1
(C) 1.0
(D) 0.942.
Ans: D
223. If a synchronous converter is supplied with 12 phase ac supply, the number of slip rings will
be
(A) 3
(B) 6
(C) 12
(D) 24.
Ans: C
224. In a synchronous converter, the no-load ratio of the voltage Ea between successive slip-rings
(i.e. the armature phase voltage) to the commutator voltage Ed for 3 phase "supply on ac side is
(A) 1.0
(B) 0.7
(C) 0.6
(D) 0.16.
Ans: C
225. In a synchronous converter, ac and dc armature powers will be equal when

(A) electrical losses are negligible
(B) mechanical losses are negligible
(C) electrical and mechanical losses are negligible
(D) electrical and mechanical losses are negligible and power factor is unity.
Ans: D
226. In a rotary converter

(A) armature currents are dc only
(B) armature currents are ac only
(C) partly ac and partly dc.
Ans: C
227. In a rotary converter l2R? losses as compared to a dc generator of the same size will be
(A) four times more
(B) double
(C) same
(D) less.
Ans:
D
228. In a synchronous converter, the l2R losses are less as compared to dc generator of the same
size because
(A) dc currents are negligible
(B) ac components neutralize the dc
(C) cyclic fluctuations have low frequency
(D) operating speed is low.
Ans: B
229. A rotary converter can be started

(A) from dc side as dc motor
(B) from ac side as induction motor
(C) by means of a small auxiliary motor
(D) any of the above methods.
Ans: D
230. When a rotor converter is started by means of a small auxiliary motor, the power of motor
must be
(A) more than the dc output of converter
(B) more than ac input of converter
(C) half of dc output of converter
(D) slightly more than the value of friction and windage losses at rated speed.
Ans:D
231. In a mercury arc rectifier positive ions are attracted towards

(A) mercury pool
(B) shell bottom
(C) cathode
(D) anode.
Ans: C
232. Maximum current rating of a glass bulb mercury arc rectifier is usually restricted to
(A) 50 A
(B) 100 A
(C) 500 A
(D) 1000 A.
Ans: C
233. Which of the following rectifiers can withstand maximum voltage on dc side
(A) Mercury arc rectifier
(B) Glass bulb rectifier
(C) Steel tank rectifier
(D) None of the above.
Ans: C
234. In an arc rectifier the drop in voltage at the cathode is approximately

(A) 1 volt
(B) 6 to 7 volts
(C) 60 to 70 volts
(D) 1.2 V7 volts.
Ans: B
235. In arc rectifiers mercury is chosen as the liquid for rectifier because
(A) it has low specific heat
(B) it has low ionization potential
(C) it has high atomic weight
(D) all of the above.
Ans: D
236. Ionization potential of mercury is approximately

(A) 1 V
(B) 2 V
(C) 10.4 V
(D) 104 V.
Ans: C
237. Least undulating current will be delivered by which mercury arc rectifier
(A) 1-phase
(B) 2 phase
(C) 3 phase
(D) 6 phase.
Ans: D
238. In a mercury arc rectifier the cathode voltage drop is due to

(A) surface resistance
(B) expenditure of energy in liberating electrons from the mercury
(C) expenditure of energy in ionization

(D) expenditure of energy in overcoming the electrostatic field.
Ans: B
239. In mercury arc rectifier, voltage drop at anode is due to

(A) energy spent in overcoming the electrostatic field
(B) high temperature inside the rectifier
(C) self-restoring property of mercury
(D) high ionization potential.
Ans: A
240. The average life of the glass bulb rectifier is

(A) 100 to 150 hours
(B) 1000 to 1500 hours
(C) 10,000 to 15,000 hours
(D) 100,000 to 150,000 hours.
Ans: C
241. The vacuum inside the glass bulb of a mercury arc rectifier is of the order of
(A) 5 x 10-3 cm of Hg
(B) 5 x 10-4 cm of Hg
(C) 5 x 10-5 cm of Hg
(D) 5 x 10-8 cm of Hg.
Ans: C
242. For mercury arc rectifiers, the anode is usually made of

(A) Aluminium
(B) Copper
(C) Tungsten
(D) Graphite.
Ans: D
243. Essential requirement of the anode material in mercury arc rectifier is that
(A) it should not be wetted by mercury
(B) it should be light
(C) it should be cheap
(D) it should be black in color.
Ans: A
244. The advantage of mercury arc rectifier is

(A) it is noiseless in operation
(B) it responds quickly to varying load demands
(C) it has high efficiency
Ans: D
245. A 3 anode mercury arc rectifier has an anode current of overlap 300. Neglecting arc drop,
the regulation will be approximately
(A) 1%
(B) 2%
(C) 7%
(D) 17%.
Ans: C
246. As compared to mercury arc rectifiers, metal rectifiers

(A) can operate on high loads
(B) can operate on high voltages
(C) operate on low temperatures
(D) give poor regulation.
Ans: C
247. The current carried by the cathode spot of the mercury arc rectifier is of the order of
(A) 40 A/sq-cm
(B) 400 A/sq-cm
(C) 4000 A/sq-cm
(D) 40,000 A/sq-cm.
Ans: C
248. Which of the following is the loss within the mercury arc rectifier chamber ?
(A) Voltage drop at the anode
(B) Voltage drop at the cathode
(C) Voltage drop in arc
Ans: D
249. The voltage drop at the cathode is of the order of

(A) 0.1 to 0.5 V
(B) I lo 1.5 V
(C) 7 to 9 V
(D) 70 to 90 V.
Ans: C
250. The voltage drop in arc primarily depends on

(A) arc length
(B) arc temperature
(C) purity of mercury
Ans: A
251. As the output voltage of a single anode mercury arc rectifier increases, the variation of
internal efficiency is represented by
(A) Curve A
(B) Curve B
(C) Curve C
(D) Curve D.
Ans: D
252. The voltage drop across the electrodes of a mercury pool rectifier
(A) varies exponentially with the load current
(B) is almost independent of load current
(C) is directly proportional to load
(D) is inversely proportional to load.
Ans: B
253. In a mercury arc rectifier

(A) ion stream moves from cathode to anode
(B) current flows from cathode to anode
(C) electron stream moves from anode to cathode
(D) ion stream moves from anode to cathode.
Ans: D
254. In a mercury arc rectifier if cathode and anode connections are interchanged
(A) internal losses will be reduced
(B) both ion and electron streams will move in the same direction
(C) the rectifier will operate at reduced efficiency
(D) the rectifier will not operate.
Ans: D
255. In mercury arc rectifier, mercury is used as

(A) conducting medium
(B) ionization medium
(C) electron accelerator
(D) a cathode.
Ans: D
256. In a mercury arc rectifier, mercury is used as cathode because

(A) mercury is liquid metal
(B) mercury readily vaporizes
(C) mercury vapor is easily ionized
(D) all of above.
Ans: D
257. In a mercury arc rectifier which of the following flows from anode to cathode ?
(A) Electrons
(B) Ions
(C) Both electrons and ions
(D) Electrons, ions and current.
Ans: B
258. In a mercury arc rectifier characteristic blue luminosity is due to

(A) high temperature
(B) electron streams
(C) ionization
(D) color of mercury.
Ans: C
259. For producing cathode spot in a mercury arc rectifier

(A) An auxiliary electrode is used
(B) Tube is evacuated
(C) Low mercury vapor pressures are used
(D) Anode is heated.
Ans: A
260. The internal efficiency of a mercury arc rectifier depends on

(A) load current only
(B) voltage only
(C) current and voltage
(D) rms value of current.
Ans: B
Questions 261 to 263 refer to data given below:
A mercury arc rectifier has two anodes A and B as shown in figure. Anode A has potential
difference of 500 V to earth and anode B a potential difference of 490 V both positive to the
cathode.
261. If anode A is conducting the arc voltage drop will be

(A) 500 V
(B) 480 V
(C) 280 V
(D) 20 V.
Ans: D
262. When anode A is conducting

(A) Anode B will conduct less efficiently
(B) Anode B will conduct more efficiently
(C) Conduction between anodes A and B will also start
(D) Anode B will not conduct.
Ans: D
263. If the voltage of anode B is raised to 510 V

(A) Anode B will conduct but anode A will not conduct
(B) Anode B will conduct but anode A will also continue to conduct
(C) Anode B will not conduct and anode A will continue to conduct
(D) Both anodes will not conduct.
Ans: A
264. Which of the following mercury arc rectifiers will have the highest supply line power factor
(A) 3 anode rectifier
(B) 6 anode rectifier
(C) 100 Hz
(D) 200 Hz.
Ans: C
265. A set of resonant shunts is connected across the output terminals of a multi-anode mercury
rectifier to
(A) reduce the effect of harmonics
(B) reduce the noise level

(C) improve the power factor of supply
(D) reduce internal losses.
Ans: A
266. Ripple frequency of full wave rectifier working on 50 Hz supply will be

(A) 25 Hz
(B) 50 Hz
(C) 6 anode rectifier with inter phase transformer
(D) All wili have identical power factor.
267. In mercury arc rectifiers, mercury is selected as cathode because

(A) its ionization potential is low
(B) it has low specific heat
(C) it has small latent heat of vaporization
Ans: D
268. A three anode mercury rectifier is connected to 440 V, 3 phase 50 Hz Supply. Each anode
will conduct for
(A) 50 seconds
(B) 1/50 seconds
(C) 1/3 of the period
(D) 1/6 of the period.
Ans: D
269. A 6 anode mercury arc rectifier without inter-phase transformer has rims value of anode
current as 41 A. This rectifier with inter phase transformer will have rms value of anode current
as
(A) 66 A
(B) 42.5 A
(C) 41A
(D) 22 A.
Ans: D
270. The rms value of half wave-rectified sine wave with im as peak value is
(A) 0.707 im
(B) 0.66 im
(C) 0.5 im
(D) 0.318 im.
Ans: C
271. The mean value of half wave rectified sine wave is

(A) 0.707 im
(B) 0.66 im
(C) 0.5 im
(D) 0.318 im.
Ans: D
272. The form factor for half wave rectified sine wave is
(A) 1.0
(B) 1.11
(C) 1.44
(D) 1.57.
Ans: D
273. For full-wave rectified sine wave, rms value is
(A) 0.707 im
(B) 0.6036 im
(C)0.5 im
(D) 0.318 im .
Ans: B
274. For full-wave rectified sine wave, mean value is

(A) 0.70 im
(B) 0.636 im
(C) 0.5 im
(D) 0.318 lm.
Ans: B
275. For full-wave rectified sine wave, form factor is

(A) 1.5
(B) 1.41
(C) 1.28
(D) 1.11.
Ans: D
276. A half-wave rectifier circuit with a capacitive filter is connected to a 200 volts, 50 Hz ac
line. The output voltage across the capacitor should be approximately
(A) 300 volts
(B) 280 volts
(C) 180 volts
(D) 80 volts.
Ans: B
277. The ripple factor of a full-wave rectifier circuit compared to that of a half wave rectifier
circuit without filter is
(A) half of that for a half 'wave rectifier
(B) less than half that for a half-wave rectifier circuit
(C) equal to that of a half wave rectifier.
(D) none of the above.
Ans: B
278. A thyratron is a
(A) vacuum tube with four electrodes
(B) gas-filled diode
(C) gas-filled triode
Ans: C
279. A thyristor equivalent of a thyratron tube is a

(A) Silicon controlled rectifier (SCR)
(B)Triac
(C) Diac
Ans: A
280. A silicon controlled rectifier is a

(A) Unijunction device
(B) Device with three junction
(C) Device with four junctions
Ans: B
281. The RMS value of a half wave rectifier current is 10 A. Its value for full wave rectification
would be
(A) 10 A
(B) 14.14 A
(C) (20/π) A
(D) 20 A.
Ans: B
72. For single phase supply frequency of 50 Hz, ripple frequency in full wave rectifier is
(A) 25
(B) 50
(C)100
(D) 200.
Ans: C
283. The aim of introducing reactor in the ignition circuit of mercury arc rectifier is to limit
(A) the current in the circuit

(B) wave ripple
(C) voltage of the circuit
(D) the rate of change of flux.
Ans: A
284. A mercury vapor discharge tube used for domestic lighting

(A) does not have a filament
(B) has one filament
(C) has two filaments
(D) has two main and one auxiliary filament.
Ans: C
285. For a waveform more peaky than a sine wave, the form factor will be
(A) more than 1.11
(B) less than 1.11
(C) 1.11
(D) 1.
Ans: A
286. Peak inverse voltage for a diode is the

(A) voltage corresponding to rated maximum voltage
(B) maximum voltage that can be applied across the diode in the conducting direction
(C) maximum voltage that can be applied across the diode in the non-conducting direction
Ans: C
287. When voltage applied to a diode is more than PIV, it is likely to result in
(A) More distortion on output side
(B) Poor regulation
(C) Conduction in both direction
(D) Breakdown at the junction.
Ans: D
288. Which of the following is known as metal rectifier

(A) Selenium disc rectifier
(B) Copper oxide rectifier
(C) Gas tube diode
Ans: B
289. PIV of a diode is usually

(A) Half the dc voltage
(B) Same as dc voltage
(C) Twice the dc output voltage
(D) Hundred times the dc output voltage.
Ans: C
290. The most commonly used connection for joining the six secondaries of a transformer used
for 3 phase to 6 phase conversion is
(A) Diametrical
(B) Zig-Zag
(C) Double delta
(D) Double star.
Ans: A
291. A rotary converter

(A) Combines the functions of an induction motor and dc generator
(B) has a set of slip rings at both ends
(C) has an armature and two fields
(D) is a synchronous motor and a dc generator combined.
Ans: D
292. The ac line current at slipping in a 6 phase, 6 ring rotary converter having 100% efficiency
and unity power factor is........... times the dc current
(A) 0.236
(B) 1.414
(C)0.472
(D) 0.943.
Ans: C
293. The advantage of motor generator set is

(A) dc output voltage is practically constants
(B) dc output can be controlled by adjusting shunt field regulator
(C) unit is self-starting
Ans: D
294. A mercury arc rectifier works on the principle of

(A) ionization by collision
(B) directional movement of electrons
(C) release of electrons by thermal excitation
Ans: A
295. A rectifier is a
(A) Bilateral device
(B) Linear device
(C) Non-linear device
(D) Passive device.
Ans: C
296. The consideration involved in the selection of the type of electric drive for a particular
application depends on
(A) Speed control range and its nature
(B) Starting torque
(C) Environmental conditions
Ans: D
297. Which of the following is preferred for automatic drives ?

(A) Synchronous motors
(B) Squirrel cage induction motor
(C) Ward Leonard controlled dc motors
(D) Any of the above.
Ans: C
298. Which type of drive can be used for hoisting machinery

(A) AC slip ring motor
(B) Ward Leonard controlled DC shunt motor
(C) DC compound motor
Ans: D
299. The motor normally used for crane travel is

(C) Synchronous motor
(D) DC differentially compound motor.
Ans: A
300. A wound rotor induction motor is preferred over squirrel cage induction motor when the
major consideration involved is
(A) high starting torque
(B) low starting current
(C) speed control over limited range
Ans: D
301. When smooth and precise speed control over a wide range is desired, the motor preferred is
(A) synchronous motor
(B) squirrel cage induction motor
(C) wound rotor induction motor
(D) dc motor.
Ans: D
302. When quick speed reversal is a consideration, the motor preferred is

(A) synchronous motor

(B) squirrel cage induction motor
(C) wound rotor induction motor
(D) dc motor.
Ans: D
303. Stator voltage control for speed control of induction motors is suitable for
(A) fan and pump drives
(B) drive of a crane
(C) running it as generator
(D) constant load drive.
Ans: A
304. The selection of control gear for a particular application is based on the consideration of
(A) duty
(B) starting torque
(C) limitations on starting current
Answer: D
305. As compared to squirrel cage induction motor, a wound rotor induction motor is preferred
when the major consideration is
(A) high starting torque
(B) low windage losses
(C) slow speed operation
Ans: A
306. A synchronous motor is found to be more economical when the load is above
(A) 1 kW
(B) 10 kW
(C) 20 kW
(D)100kW.
Ans: D
307. The advantage of a synchronous motor in addition to its constant speed is

(A) high power factor
(B) better efficiency
(C) lower cost
Ans: A
308. In motor circuit static frequency changers are used for

(A) power factor improvement
(B) improved cooling
(C) reversal of direction
(D) speed regulation.

Ans: D
309. In case of traveling cranes, the motor preferred for boom hoist is
(C) Synchronous motor
(D) Single phase motor.
Ans: A
310. The characteristics of drive for. crane hoisting and lowering is

(A) smooth movement
(B) precise control
(C) fast speed control
Ans: D
311. The capacity of a crane is expressed in terms of

(A) Span
(B) Type of drive
(C) Tonnes
Ans: C
312. The traveling speed of cranes varies from

(A) 1 to 2.5 m/s
(B) 5 to 15 m/s
(C) 20 to 22.5 m/s
(D) 25 to 40 m/s.
Ans: A
313. In overhead traveling cranes

(A) continuous duty motors are used
(B) slow speed motors are preferred
(C) short time rated motors arc preferred
Ans: C
314. 15 minute rated motors are suitable for

(A) light duty cranes
(B) medium duty cranes
(C) heavy duty cranes
Ans: A
315. Light duty cranes are generally used in

(A) automobile workshops

(B) pumping stations
(C) power houses
Ans: D
316. Heavy duty cranes are used in

(A) Heavy engineering workshops
(B) Steel plants
(C) Ore handling plants
Ans: D
317. 1/2 hour rated motors are used for

(A) light duty cranes
(B) medium duty cranes
(C) heavy duty cranes
Ans: B
318. Which of the following drive can be used for derricks and winches ?
(A) DC motors with Ward Leonard control
(B) AC slip-ring motors with variable resistance
(C) Pole changing squirrel cage motors
Ans: D
319. The number of sets used in pole changing type squirrel cage motors for derricks and
winches, is
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 6.
Ans: B
320. A pole changing type squirrel cage motor used in derricks has four, eight and twenty four
poles. In this the medium speed is used for
(A) lifting
(B) hoisting
(C) lowering
(D) landing the load.
Ans: A
321. A pole changing type squirrel cage motor used in derricks has four, eight and twenty four
poles. In this the lowest speed is used for
(A) lifting
(B) hoisting
(C) lowering
(D) landing the load.
Ans: D
322. for handing fragile articles in a crane

(A) Low speed is preferred
(B) Medium speed is preferred
(C) High speed is preferred.
Ans: A
323. The range of horse power of electric motor drives for rolling mills is of the order of
(A) 1 to 10 HP
(B) 15 to 25 HP
(C) 50 to 100 HP
(D) 100 to 500 HP.
Ans: D
324. Motors preferred for rolling mill drive is

(A) Dc motors
(B) Ac slip ring motors with speed control
(C) Any of the above
Ans: C
325. The .......motors, because of their inherent characteristics, are best suited for the rolling mills
(A) Dc motors
(B) Slip ring induction motors
(C) Squirrel cage induction motors
(D) Single phase motors.
Ans: A
326. In case of kiln drives

(A) Starting torque is almost zero
(B) Starting torque and running torque are nearly equal
(C) Starting torque is more than double of the running torque.
Ans: C
327. Motor preferred for kiln drives is usually

(A) Slip ring induction motor
(B) Three phase shunt wound commutator motor
(C) Cascade controlled ac motor
Ans: D
328. Belt conveyors offer

(A) Zero starting torque

(B) Low starting torque
(C) Medium starting torque
(D) High starting torque.
Ans: D
329. in case belt conveyors

(A) Squirrel cage motors with direct-on-line starters are used
(B) Single phase induction motors are used
(C) Dc shunt motors are used
(D) Induction motors with star-delta starters are used.
Ans: A
330. Which of the following motor is preferred for blowers?

(A) Wound rotor induction motor
(B) Squirrel cage induction motor
(C) Dc shunt motor
(D) Dc series motor.
Ans: B
331. Centrifugal pumps are usually driven by

(A) Dc shunt motors
(B) Dc series motors
(C) Squirrel cage induction motors
Ans: C
332. In case of centrifugal pumps the starting torque is generally

(A) Double the running torque
(B) Slightly more than running torque
(C) Same as running torque
(D) Less than running torque.
Ans: D
333. In a centrifugal pump if the liquid to be pumped has density twice that of water, then the
horse power required (as compared to that while pumping water) will be
(A) Half
(B) Same
(C) Double
(D) four times
Ans: C
334. Wound rotor and squirrel-cage motors with high slip which develop maximum torque at
stand still are used for
(A) Machine tools
(B) Presses and punches
(C) Elevators
Ans: B
335. Belted slip ring induction motor is almost invariably used for
(A) Centrifugal blowers
(B) Jaw crushers
(C) Water pumps
(D) Screw pumps.
Ans: B
336. In jaw crushers, a motor has to often start against

(A) Low load
(B) Medium load
(C) Normal load
(D) Heavy load.
Ans: D
337. Motor used for elevators is generally

(A) Synchronous motor
(B) Induction motor
(C) Capacitor start single phase motor
Ans: B
338. in synthetic fiber mills motor with

(A) Constant speeds are preferred
(B) High starting torque is preferred
(C) Variable speed is preferred
(D) Low starting torque is preferred.
Ans: A
339. Which of the following motor is preferred for synthetic fiber mills?
(A) Series motor
(B) Reluctance motor
(C) Shunt motor
(D) Synchronous motor.
Ans: B
340. Reluctance motor is a

(A) Self-starting type synchronous motors
(B) Low torque variable speed motor
(C) Variable torque motor
(D) Low noise, slow speed motor.
Ans: A
341. A reluctance motor

(A) is compact
(B) Has high cost
(C) Requires starting gear
(D) Is provided with slip rings.
Ans: A
342. Power factor in case of reluctance motor is

(A) Nearly unity
(B) Always leading
(C) 0.8
(D) 0.3 to 0.4.
Ans: D
343. The efficiency of reluctance motor is around

(A) 95%
(B) 90%
(C) 75 to 85%
(D) 60 to 75%.
Ans: D
344. A reluctance motor on over-load runs as

(B) Induction motor
(C) Either of the two.
Ans: B
345. The size of an excavator is usually expressed in terms of

(A) Cubic meters
(B) Travel in meters
(C) Angle of swing
(D) 'Crowd' motion
Ans: A
346. Ward-Leonard controlled dc drives are generally used for

(A) Light duty excavators
(B) Medium duty excavators
(C) Heavy duty excavators
Ans: C
347. In case of contactors, the contacts are generally made of

(A) Copper
(B) Silver
(C) Cadmium copper
Ans: D
348. Which electromagnet is preferred for noiseless operation?

(A) DC operated
(B) AC operated
(C) Any of the above.
Ans: A
349. For high frequency choppers the device that is preferred is

(A) Thyristor
(B) TRIAC
(C) Transistor
(D) GTO.
Ans: C
350. The number of operations per hour in case of class IV contactor will be around
(A) 100
(B) 600
(C) 900
(D) 1200.
Ans: D
351. In case of contactors, the duty in which the main contacts remain closed for a period bearing
a definition relation to the no-load periods, is known as
(A) Standard duty
(B) Intermittent duty
(C) Temporary duty
(D) Un-interrupted duty.
Ans: B
352. In case of contactors the ratio of the in service period to the entire period, expressed as a
percentage is known as
(A) Duty
(B) Load factor
(C) Class of contact
Ans: B
353. A class I contactor should be mechanically sound to withstand

(A) 0.05 million times
(B) 0.25 million times
(C) 1.2 million times
(D) 5.0 million times
Ans: B
354. Heat control switches find applications on

(A) Three phase induction motors

(B) Single phase motors
(C) Transformers
(D) Cooling ranges.
Ans: D
355. A storable core reactor is basically a

(A) Variable resistor
(B) Step down transformer
(C) Thermal relay
(D) Variable impedance.
Ans: D
356. A storable core reactor can be used

(A) Step less ac voltage variation
(B) Plugging of induction motor
(C) Overload protection of transformers
Ans: A
357. In case of saturable core reactors, the power gain varies from
(A) 1 to 5
(B) 5 to 10
(C) 5 to 100
(D) 100 to 1000.
Ans: C
358. A magnetic amplifier can be used for the control of

(A) current
(B) Voltage
(C) Speed
Ans: A
359. An electric drive consists of

(A) Motor, transmitting shaft and control equipment
(B) Motor and load
(C) Motor, control equipment and load
(D) Motor, supply system and load.
Ans: A
360. In case of contactors, the contact chatter may be due to

(A) Excessive jogging
(B) Broken pole shader
(C) Poor contact in the control pick-up circuit
Ans: D
360. In a contactor overheating of contacts may result from any of the following except:
(A) Excess contact pressure
(B) High inductive loads
(C) Copper oxide on contacts
(D) Carrying load continuously for a long time.
Ans: A
361. In case of contactors, the magnet may become noisy due to

(A) Dirt or rust on magnet faces
(B) Low voltage
(C) Broken pole shadier
Ans: D
362. The failure of a thermal relay may occur due to

(A) Motor and relay in different ambient temperatures
(B) Relay previously damaged by short circuit
(C) Mechanical binding
Ans: D
363. Premature blowing of a fuse may occur due to

(A) Heating at ferrule contacts
(B) Corrosion or oxidation of ferrules
(C) Weak contact pressure
Ans: A
364. According to Indian Electricity rules, extra high voltage implies voltage exceeding
(A) 440 V
(B) 650 V
(C) 33 kV
(D) 110kV.
Ans: C
365. In case of low and medium voltage circuits, the permissible voltage variation is
(A) 1%
(B) 5%
(C) 12.5%
(D) 20%.
Ans: B
366. Which of the following site will be preferred for earthing?

(A) Wet mashy ground
(B) Clayey soil

(C) Loam mixed with small quantities of sand
(D) Damp and wet sand pit
Ans: A
367. Resistivity of earth increases sharply if the moisture falls below

(A) 70%
(B) 50%
(C) 40%
(D) 20%.
Ans: D
368. Which of the following is least preferred for earthing?

(A) Earth mixed with salt and charcoal
(B) Dry earth
(C) Marshy ground containing brine waste
(D) Clayey soil
Ans: B
369. Earth electrodes can be in the form of

(A) Rods and pipes
(B) Strips
(C) Plates
Ans: D
370. Which of the following is not use as earth continuity conductor?

(A) Water pipes
(B) Gas pipes
(C) Structural steel members
Ans: D
371. The diameter of a 50 SWG wire is closer to

(A) 0.0253 mm
(B) 0.05 mm
(C) 0.1 mm
(D) 0.5 mm.
Ans: A
372. Non-metallic conduits for wiring are generally made of

(A) Rubber
(B) Cork
(C) Wood
(D) PVC.
Ans: D
373. PVC conduits can be buried on

(A) Lime
(B) Plaster
(C) Concrete
Ans: D
374. PVC conduits can be joined by

(A) Solvent cement
(B) Welding
(C) Threading
Ans: D
375. The maximum horse power up to which 440 V electric motors are used, is
(A) 200 HP
(B) 50 HP
(C) 20 HP
(D) 10 HP.
Ans: A
376. The earthing electrode should be situated at a place at least .......... meters away from the
building whose installation system is being earthed
(A) 1.5 m
(B) 3.5 m
(C) 25 m
(D) 100 m.
Ans: A
377. Which of the following mixture is preferred for filling around the earth electrode effective
earthing?
(A) Bone meal mixture
(B) Coal salt mixture
(C) Saw dust sand mixture
(D) lime-stand mixture.
Ans: B
378. Inside the earth or pit, the earthing electrode should be placed
(A) vertical
(B) Horizontal
(C) Inclined at 450
(D) Inclined at any angle other than 450.
Ans: A
379. 'Danger 440 V' plates are

(A) Danger notices

(B) Caution notices
(C) Advisory notices
(D) Informal notices.
Ans: B
380. The minimum clearance of any overhead line from the ground should be
(A) 20 m
(B) 10 m
(C) 6 m
(D) 4 m.
Ans: C
381. Earthing of electric appliances is done

(A) For the safety of human life
(B) To reduce line voltage fluctuation
(C) For protection of electric equipment
(D) For all of the above.
Ans: D
382. Earthing is used as the return conductor for

(A) Telephone lines
(B) Telegraph lines
(C) Traction work
Ans: D
383. The resistance of earth wire should be

(A) infinite
(B) High
(C) Reasonable
(D) Very low.
Ans: D
384. The earth's potential is taken as

(A) infinite
(B) Supply voltage
(C) 1 volt
(D) Zero.
Ans: D
385. The earth wire should not be thinner than a

(A) 20 SWG wire
(B) 16 SWG wire
(C) 10 SWG wire
(D) 8 SWG wire.
Ans:
386. In automobiles the sound is produced by horn due to

(A) Magnetostriction
(B) Vibrating diaphragm
(C) Moving coil
(D) Oscillating coil.
Ans: B
387. The current drawn by a 6 V horn is roughly

(A) 0.1 A
(B) 1A
(C) 2 A
(D) 20 A.
Ans: D
388. The hours are rated for

(A) Continuous operation
(B) Intermittent operation
(C) Both (A) and (B) above
Ans: B
389. Continuous operation of automobile horn will

(A) Help in charging the battery
(B) Improve mileage
(C) Damage the operating coil
(D) Change the tone.
Ans: C
390. in a constant power type load

(A) Torque is proportional to speed
(B) Torque is proportional to square of speed
(C) Torque is inversely proportional to speed
(D) Torque is independent of speed.
Ans: C
391. According to fan laws

(A) V1 / V2 = (d1 / d2) (RPM1 / RPM2)
(B) V1 / V2 = (d1 / d2)2 (RPM1 / RPM2)
(C) V1 / V2 = (d1 / d2)3 (RPM1 / RPM2)
(D) V1 / V2 = (d1 / d2)3 (RPM1 / RPM2)
Ans: C
392. According to fan laws when P is the power d is the diameter. N is the rpm and D is the
density, then
(A) P 1 / P2 = (d1 / d2)2 (N1 / N 2)3(D1 / D 2)

(B) P 1 / P2 = (d1 / d2)3 (N1 / N 2)2(D1 / D 2)
(C) P 1 / P2 = (d1 / d2)4 (N1 / N 2)3(D1 / D 2)
(D) P 1 / P2 = (d1 / d2)5 (N1 / N 2)3(D1 / D 2)
Ans: D
393. Which of the following pair is used for frequency converters?

(A) Squirrel cage induction motor and synchronous motor
(B) Wound rotor induction motor and synchronous motor
(C) Wound rotor induction motor and squirrel cage induction motor
Ans: A
394. Belted wound rotor induction motors are preferred for

(A) Machine tools
(B) Gyratory crushers
(C) Belt conveyor
(D) Water pumps.
Ans: B
395. The cooling time constant is usually

(A) Equal to the heating time constant
(B) More than heating time constant
(C) None of these.
Ans: B
396. A motor of less than full load power rating can be used if the load is
(A) Continuous duty
(B) Short time duty
(C) Intermittent periodic duty
(D) None of these.
Ans: B
397. Pole changing method of speed control is used in

(A) Slip ring induction motor
(B) Dc shunt motor
(C) Dc series motor
(D) Squirrel cage induction motor.
Ans: D
398. To save the energy during braking

(A) Dynamic braking is used
(B) Plugging is used
(C) Regenerative braking is used
(D) Mechanical braking is used.
Ans: C
399. To get speed higher than the base speed of the dc shunt motor
(A) Armature resistance control is used
(B) Field resistance control is used
(C) Armature voltage control is used
(D) None of these.
Ans: B
400. Rotor resistance speed control is used in

(A) Squirrel cage induction motor
(B) Synchronous motor
(C) Slip ring induction motor
(D) Dc shunts motor.
Ans: C
401. Effect of friction torque is more pronounced

(A) When the drive is running on full speed
(B) When the drive is being started
(C) When the drive is being stopped
(D) When the drive at half of its normal speed.
Ans: B
402. The equilibrium speed of a motor load system is obtained

(A) When motor torque equals the load torque
(B) When motor torque is less than the load torque
(C) When motor torque is more than the load torque
(D) None of the.
Ans: A
403. Most commonly used ac motor is

(B) Slip ring induction motor
(C) Squirrel cage induction motor
(D) Ac commentator induction motor.
Ans: C
404. The motor commonly used in computers and digital systems is

(A) Dc shunt motor
(B) Induction motor
(C) Stepper motor
(D) Synchronous motor.
Ans: B
405. This is an example of the output swing for a class ________ amplifier
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D)AB
Ans: B
406. Only the condition A = ________ must be satisfied for self-sustained oscillations to result.
(A) 1
(B) 0
(C) -1
(D) More than one
Ans: A
407. Which type of amplifier uses pulse (digital) signals in its operation?
(A) Class A
(B) Class B or AB
(C) Class C
(D) Class D
Ans: A
408. Categorize the power efficiency of each class of amplifier, from worst to best.
(A)A, B, AB, D
(B) A, AB, D, B
(C) A, AB, B, D
(D) D,A,AB,B
Ans: C
409. Which of the power amplifiers is not intended primarily for large-signal or power
amplification?
(A)Class A
(B) Class B or AB
(C) Class C
(D) Class D
Ans: C
410.In a negative feedback amplifier, current sampling

(A)Tends to increase the output resistance
(B) Tends to decrease the output resistance
(C) Does not alter the output resistance
(D)Produces the same effect on input resistance as voltage sampling
Ans: A
411.In a negative feedback amplifier, series mixing:

(A)Tends to increase the input resistance
(B)Tends to decrease the input resistance
(C) Does not alter the input resistance
(D) Produces the same effect on input resistance as shunt mixing
Ans: B
412. _________ type of coupling is generally employed in AC amplifiers.

(A)Capacitor
(B) Direct
(C) Transformer
(D) both a and c
Ans: A
413. __________ type of coupling is used in Darlington amplifier.

(A)Capacitor
(B) Direct
(C) Transformer
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
414. When an amplifier is loaded, its voltage gain ________

(A) Increases
(B) Decreases
(C) Remain same
Ans: B
415. In Class B push pull amplifier, voltage drop under zero signal condition is ___________
(A) Minimum
(B) Maximum
(C) Zero
Ans: C
416. Amplifiers used in the industry should have ___________ input impedance
(A)High
(B) Low
(C) Medium

Ans: A
417. An amplifier has pass band of 500 Hz to 15000 Hz is used in ______________

(A)Public address system
(B) communication system
Ans: A
418. The output current flowing in AC amplifier is due to _______________

(A)AC input alone
(B) dc input alone
(C) both AC and dc
(D)None of the above
Ans: C
419. The open-loop gain of an op-amp available in the market may be around.
(A) 10-1
(B) 10
(C) 105
(D)102
Ans: C
420. The power conversion efficiency of an output stage is defined as_______.

(A) (Load power + supply power) / supply power
(B) Load power / supply power
(C) (Load power + supply power) / (load power-supply power)
(D) Supply power / load power
Ans: B
421. A phase shift oscillator uses __________________.

(A) LC tuning
(B) Piezoelectric crystal
(C) Balanced bridge
(D) Variable frequency operation
Ans: C
422. Just as a voltage amplifier amplifies signal-voltage, a power amplifier

(A)Amplifies power
(B)Merely converts the signal ac power into the dc power
(C)Amplifies signal current
(D)merely converts the dc power into useful ac power
Ans: D
423. A radio frequency signal contains three frequency components, 870 KHz, 875 KHz and880
KHz. The signal needs to be amplified. The amplifier used should be
(A)audio frequency amplifier
(B)wide band amplifier

(C)tuned voltage amplifier
(D)push-pull amplifier
Ans: C
424. The overall bandwidth of two identical voltage amplifiers connected in cascade will
(A)Remain the same as that of a single stage.
(B)Be worse than that of a single stage.
(C)Be better than that of a single stage.
Ans: B
425.The frequency of a signal is INVERSELY proportional to which of the following:

(A)Period
(B)Amplitude
(C)Phase
(D)Power
Ans: A
426.What is the ratio of the input impedance with series feedback to that without feedback?
(A)1 + βA
(B) βA
(C)β
(D)1- βa
Ans: A
427.Which of the following oscillators is (are) tuned oscillators?

(A)Crystal oscillator
(B) colpitts
(C)Hartley
(D)all the above
Ans: D
428.A certain oscillator has a tap on the inductor in the tank circuit. This oscillator is probably
(A)Crystal oscillator
(B) colpitts
(C) Hartley
(D)all the above
Ans: D
429. Which of the following conditions must be met to allow the use of the approximate
approach in a voltage-divider bias configuration?
a)βre> 10R2
b) βRE> 10R2
c)βRE< 10R2
d) βre< 10R2
Ans: D
430.A common-emitter amplifier has ________ voltage gain, ________ current gain, ________
power gain, and ________ input impedance
(A)high, low, high, low
(B)high, high, high, low
(C)high, high, high, high
(D) low, low, low, high
Ans: B
431.The differential amplifier has

(A)1i/p and 1 o/p.
(B) 1i/p and 2 o/p.
(C) 2 i/p and2 o/p.
(D)2i/p and 1 o/p.
Ans: C
432.The ________ configuration is frequently used for impedance matching.

(A)CE
(B) CC
(C)CB
(D)none of the above
Ans: B
433.Which of the following should be done to obtain the ac equivalent of a network?

(A)Set all dc sources to zero
(B)Replace all capacitors by a short-circuit equivalent
(C)Remove all elements bypassed by the short-circuit equivalent.
(D) All the above.
Ans: D
434. The total gain of a multistage amplifier is the ________.

(A) Sum of individual voltage gains
(B) Sum of individual decibel gains
(C) Product of individual voltage gains
(D) both b&c
435.The ________ the source resistance and/or ________ the load resistance, the less the overall
gain of an amplifier.
(A)Smaller, smaller
(B)smaller, larger
(C)larger, smaller
(D)larger, larger
Ans: C
436.A Darlington pair amplifier has

(A)High input impedance and high voltage gain.
(B) Lowi/p impedance and low voltage gain.
(C)Voltage gain of about 1 and low i/p impedance.
(D)Low voltage gain and highi/p impedance
Ans: D
437.Quiescent power is the power dissipation of a transistor

(A)With no signal input.
(B)With no load.
(C)Under full load.
Ans: A
35.Calculate the efficiency of a transformer-coupled class A amplifier for a supply of 15 V andan

output of V (p) = 10 V.
(A)25%
(B)33.3%
(C) 50%
(D) 78.5%
Ans: b
438.Noise applied to the differential amplifier gets

(A) increased
(B) decreased
(C) rejected
(D) none of the above
Ans: C
439. The cascode amplifier is composed of direct coupled

(A)CE-CB configuration
(B) CC-CC configuration
(C) CC-CB configuration
(D)none of the above
Ans: A
440. Which of the following configurations has the lowest output impedance?
a) Fixed-bias
b) voltage divider bias
c) Emitter Follower
d) CE.
Ans: C
441. For the common-emitter fixed-bias configuration, there is a ________ phase shift between
the input and output signals.
(A) 0o
(B) 90o
(C) 180o
(D) 360o.
Ans: C
442. When the bypass capacitor is removed from a common-emitter amplifier, the voltage gain
(A) Increased
(B) decreased
(C) remains same
Ans: B
443. To analyze the CE amplifier, what must be done to determine the dc equivalent circuit?
(A) Leave circuit unchanged
(B) replace coupling and bypass capacitors with opens
(C) Replace coupling and bypass capacitors with shorts
(D) replace VCC with ground
444. The Q-point is at cutoff for class ________ operation.

(A)Class A
(B) Class B
(C) Class C
(D) Class D
Ans: B
445. You have an application for a power amplifier to operate on FM radio frequencies. The
most likely choice would be a ________ amplifier.
(A)Class A
(B) Class B
(C) Class C
(D) Class D
Ans: C
446. Calculate the efficiency of a class B amplifier for a supply voltage of VCC = 20 V with peak
output voltage of VL(p) = 18 V. Assume RL = 16 .
(A) 78.54%
(B) 75%
(C) 70.69%
(D) 50%
447. You find that this amplifier only shows the negative alternation at the output. The possible
trouble might be that
(A) C3 is shorted.
(B) BE1 is open.
(C) BE2 is open.
448.The class ________ amplifier is biased below cutoff.

(A)Class A
(B) Class B
(C) Class C
(D) Class D
Ans: C
449. The feedback signal in a(n) ________ oscillator is derived from an inductive voltage divider
in the LC circuit
(A) Hartley
(B) Coplitts
(C) wien bridge
(D) RC Phase shift
Ans: A
450. At parallel resonance, the impedance of a crystal is

(A) minimum.
(B) maximum.
(C) zero
Ans: B
451. One condition for positive feedback is that the phase shift around the feedback loop must be
________°.
(A)0
(B) 90
(C) 45
(D) 180
Ans: A
452. An emitter-follower is also known as a

(A) Common base
(B) common emitter
(C) common collector
(D) Darlington pair
Ans: B
453. This circuit is a ________ oscillator
(A)RC
(B) Wien bridge
(C) LC
(D)Crystal
Ans: A
454. In a CE – connected transistor amplifier with voltage – gain Av, the capacitance Cbc is
amplified by a factor
(A) AV
(B) 1 Av
(C) Sqrt(1 Av)
(D)AV2
455. When a step-input is given to an op-amp integrator, the output will be

(A) a ramp.
(B) a sinusoidal wave.
(C) a rectangular wave.
(D) a triangular wave with dc bias.
Ans: A
456. Hysteresis is desirable in Schmitt-trigger, because

(A) energy is to be stored/discharged in parasitic capacitances.
(B) effects of temperature would be compensated.
(C) devices in the circuit should be allowed time for saturation and desaturation.
(D) it would prevent noise from causing false triggering.
Ans: c
457. a highly stable resonance characteristics is the property of a ____ oscillator

(A) Hartley
(B)Colpitts
(C) Crystal
(D) Weinbridge
Ans: C
458. The width of depleted region of a PN junction is of the order of a few tenths of a
___________.
(A) millimeter
(B) micrometer
(C) meter
(D) nanometer
Ans: B
459. The voltage gain of basic CMOS is approximately

(A) (gmro)/2
(B) 2gmro
(C) 1 / (2gmro)
(D) 2ro / gm
Ans: A
460. A bistable multivibrator is a

(A) Free running oscillator.
(B) Triggered oscillator.
(C) Saw tooth wave generator.
(D) Crystal oscillator
Ans: B
461. In the voltage regulator shown below, if the current through the load decreases,
(A) The current through R1 will increase.

(B) The current through R1 will decrease.
(C) zener diode current will increase.
(D) zener diode current will decrease.
Ans: C
462. The main advantage of a crystal oscillator is that its output

(A) CB configuration.
(B) CE configuration.
(C) CC configuration
(D) CE with RE configuration.
Ans: C
Hint: The quality factor (Q) of a crystal as a resonating element is very high, of the order of
thousands. Hence frequency of a crystal oscillator is highly stable.
463. An oscillator of the LC type that has a split capacitor in the circuit is
(A) Hartley oscillator
(B) Colpitts oscillator
(C) Weinbridge oscillator
(D) R-C phase shift oscillator
Ans. (B)
We have two capacitors in the tank circuit, which serve as a simple ac voltage divider.
464. n-type silicon is obtained by

(A) Doping with tetravalent element
(B) Doping with pentavalent element
(C) Doping with trivalent element
(D) Doping with a mixture of trivalent and tetravalent element
Ans: (B)
The pentavalent atom provides an excess electron while the other four form the covalent bond
with the neighbouring atoms. This excess free electron provides the n type conductivity.
465. The forward characteristic of a diode has a slope of approximately 50mA/V at a desired
point. The approximate incremental resistance of the diode is
(A) 50Ω
(B) 35Ω
(C) 20Ω
(D) 10Ω
Ans: C
Resistance at any point in the forward characteristics is given by R= ∆V/ ∆I =1/50mA = 20Ω
466. Two stages of BJT amplifiers are cascaded by RC coupling. The voltage gain of the first
stage is 10 and that of the second stage is 20. The overall gain of the coupled amplifier is
(A) 10x20
(B) 10+20
2
(C) (10+20)
(D) (10x20)/2
Ans: (A)
The voltage gain of a multistage amplifier is equal to the product of the gains of the individual
stages
467. In the voltage range, Vp < VDS < BVDSS of an ideal JFET or MOSFET
(A) The drain current varies linearly with VDS.
(B) The drain current is constant.
(C) The drain current varies nonlinearly with VDS.
(D) The drain current is cut off.
Ans: (B)
It is the saturation region or pinch off region, and drain current remains almost constant at its
maximum value, provided VGS is kept constant.
468. In a voltage shunt negative feedback amplifier system, the input resistance Ri and the output
resistance Ro of the basic amplifier are modified as follows:
(A) Ri is decreased and Ro increased.
(B) Both Ri and Ro are decreased.
(C) Both Ri and Ro are increased
(D) Ri is increased and Ro is decreased.
Ans: (B)
Here, a fraction of output voltage obtained by parallel sampling is applied in parallel with the
input voltage through feedback and both input and output resistance decrease by a factor equal to
(1+ βAv).
469. The use of crystal in a tunable oscillator

(A) Improves frequency stability.
(B) Increases the gain of the oscillator.
(C) Helps to obtain optimum output impedance.
(D) Facilitates generation of wide range of frequencies.
Ans: (A)
Piezoelectric crystal is used as a resonant tank circuit. The crystal is made of quartz material and
provides a high degree of frequency stability.
470. The large signal bandwidth of an opamp is limited by its

(A) Loop gain
(B) slew rate
(C) output impedance
(D) input frequency
Ans: (B)
471. Rectification efficiency of a full wave rectifier without filter is nearly equal to
(A) 51%
(B) 61%
(C) 71%
(D) 81%
Ans. D
Efficiency of a full wave rectifier is given by
[(2Im / π) 2 x RL] / [(Im / √2) 2 x (Rf + RL)] = 81%, when Rg is zero
471. When the temperature of a doped semiconductor is increased, its conductivity

(A) decreases.
(B) increases.
(C) does not change.
(D) increases or decreases depending on whether it is p- or n-type.
Ans: B
471. The main characteristics of a Darlington Amplifier are

(A) High input impedance, high output impedance and high current gain.
(B) Low input impedance, low output impedance and low voltage gain.
(C) High input impedance, low output impedance and high current gain.
(D) Low input impedance, low output impedance and high current gain.
Ans: C
472. The transconductance, gm, of a JFET is computed at constant VDS, by the following:
(A) ΔID / ΔVGS
(B) ΔVGS /ΔID
(C) ΔID *ΔVGS
(D) ΔID /( ΔID / ΔVGS)
Ans: A
473. The feedback factor β at the frequency of oscillation of a Wien bridge oscillator is
(A) 3
(B) 1/3
(C) 1/29
(D) 3/29
Ans: B
474. In an amplifier with negative feedback, the bandwidth is

(A) Increased by a factor of β
(B) Decreased by a factor of β
(C) Increased by a factor of (1+Aβ)
(D) Not affected at all by the feedback where A = gain of the basic amplifier and β = feedback
factor
Ans: C
475. The ‘slew rate’ of an operational amplifier indicates

(A) how fast its output current can change
(B) how fast its output impedance can change
(C) how fast its output power can change
(D) how fast its output voltage can change when a step input signal is given.
Ans: D
476. In a clamping circuit, the peak-to peak voltage of the waveform being clamped is
(A) Affected by the clamping
(B) Not affected by the clamping
(C) Determined by the clamping voltage value

(D) Determined by the ratio of RMS voltage of the waveform and the clamping voltage
Ans: B
478. Regulation of a.d.c. power supply is given by

(A) product of no-load output voltage and full-load current
(B) ratio of full-load output voltage and full-load current
(C) change in output voltage from no-load to full-load
(D) change in output impedance from no-load to full-load
Ans: D
479. The current amplification factor in CE configuration is

(A) α
(B) β
(C) β+1
(D) 1/β
Ans: B
480. A zener diode

(A) Has a high forward voltage rating.
(B) Has a sharp breakdown at low reverse voltage.
(C) Is useful as an amplifier.
(D) Has a negative resistance.
481. The maximum possible collector circuit efficiency of an ideal class A power amplifi
(A) 15%
(B) 25%
(C) 50%
(D) 75%
Ans: C
482. For generating 1 kHz signal, the most suitable circuit is

(A) Colpitts oscillator.
(B) Hartley oscillator.
(C) Tuned collector oscillator
(D) Wien bridge oscillator
Ans: A
483. The output stage of an op-amp is usually a

(A) Complementary emitter follower.
(B) Transformer coupled class B amplifier.
(C ) Class A power amplifier.
(D) Class B amplifier.
Ans: A
484. When a sinusoidal voltage wave is fed to a Schmitt trigger, the output will be
(A) Triangular wave.
(b) Asymmetric square wave
(C) Rectangular wave
(D) Trapezoidal wave
Ans: B
485. If the peak value of the input voltage to a half wave rectifier is 28.28 volts and no filter is
use, the maximum dc voltage across the load will be
(A) 20*Sqrt(2)V
(B) 15 V
(C) 9 V
(D) 14.14 V
Ans: C
486. The electron relaxation time of metal A is 2.7x10-4s, that of B is 1.35x10-4s. The ratio of
resistivity of B to resistivity of A will be
(A) 4
(B) 2.0
(C) 0.5
(D) 0.25
Ans: B
487. Field effect transistor has

(A) large input impedance
(B) large output impedance.
(C) Harmonic Distortion
(D) Input/output impedances
Ans: D
488. Which of the following parameters is used for distinguishing between a small signal
and a large-signal amplifier?
(A) Voltage gain
(B) Frequency response
(C) Harmonic Distortion
(D) Input/output impedances
Ans: D
489. Which of the following parameters is used for distinguishing between a small
signal and a large-signal amplifier?
(A) Instability
(B) increases
(C) does not change
(D) becomes infinity
Ans:B
490. If the feedback signal is returned to the input in series with the applied voltage, the
input impedance
(A) decreases
(B) increases
(C) does not change
Ans: B
491. A single phase diode bridge rectifier supplies a highly inductive load. The load current can
be assumed to be ripple free. The ac supply side current waveform will be
(A) sinusoidal
(B) constant dc
(C) square
(D) triangular
Ans: D

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[1] A diode can be used as a frequency multiplier because of its

[2] Which of the following is not a common form of data transmission?

[3] A very brief, high voltage spike on an ac power line is called as

[4] Which of the following is not characteristic of an oscillator?

[5] The other name for beta of BJT is

[6] You can find the zener diode in

[8] The VA rating of a transformer is an expression of

[9] In N-type semiconductor, the minority carriers are

[10] A disadvantage of a half wave rectifier is the fact that

[11] A power gain of 30dB is equivalent to which amplification factor?

[14] A voltage source supplied a signal of constant amplitude, from 0 to 40kHz, to an RC

[17] The cascade amplifier is a multistage configuration of

[18] The current gain of a BJT is

[20] Voltage Series feedback (also called series-shunt feedback) results in

[22] The minimum number of flip-flops required to construct a mod-75 counter is

[23] The important characteristic of emitter-follower is

[24] When an amplifier is provided with current series feedback, its

[28] The common collector amplifier is also known as

[29] In class-A amplifier, the output current flows for

[30] In an amplifier with negative feedback

[32] A differential amplifier, amplifies

[36] Just as a voltage amplifier amplifies signal voltage, a power amplifier

[38] The function of bleeder resistor in a power supply is

[39] In a bistable multivibrator circuit, commutating capacitor is used

[41] A Zener diode is used for

[42] An SCR is a device having

[43] An amplifier has a gain of 10,000 expressed in decibels the gain is

[44] An emitter follows has

[45] Semi-conductor diode time constant is equal to

[47] FET is a good signal chopper because

[50] A series capacitance used in a filter circuit represents

[51] An ideal power supply is characterized by

[52] An ideal diode should have

[53] One coulomb-per-second is equal to one:

[54] Which of the following is one of the functions performed by a diode?

[55] What is the “power factor”?

[59] A transistor is in active region when-

[60] In a JFET gates are always?

[61] In schotty barrier diode current flows because of?

[63] TVS diode is used for

[65] Alternatively the characteristic impedance is called

[69] The band gap of silicon at room temperature is________

[71] For harmonic generation the amplifier used is

[72] Zener diodes semiconductors are

[73] In FET amplifiers, input is Incorrect!

[74] H-parameters of a transistor

[75] In a voltage series feedback

[76] In a saturated transistor

[77] For an ideal noise free amplifier, the noise figure is

[81] A Zener diode works on the principle of ______

[82] A BJT is said to be operating in the saturation region if______

[84] Cut off frequency of a bipolar transistor ____

[85] Negative feedback in amplifiers

[88] The drain of a JFET is the analog of the

[90] The power factor in an ac circuit is defined as

[93] Secondary breakdown occurs in

[95] In a multi-stage RC coupled amplifier the coupling capacitor______________

The storage charge QRR is calculated as Qrr = (1/2)(di/dt) SQU.(trr)