MODULE

ELECTRONICS
NAME

CLASS

2020
TEACHER’S NAME

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 CHECKLIST:
NO. QUESTION SUBTOPIC/REMARK
STRUCTURE QUESTIONS
1 SPM 2013: QUESTION 3 CRO
2 SPM 2010: QUESTION 4 CRO
3 TRIAL PERLIS 2018 : QUESTION 6 SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE
4 TRIAL SEKOLAH MENENGAH TRANSISTOR
KEBANGSAAN ST. LUKE SRI AMAN,
2019 : QUESTION 4
5 TRIAL FIZIK 2016 MSAB (ENGLISH LOGIC GATE
COLLEGE JB): QUESTION 4
6 TRIAL KEDAH 2018 : QUESTION 3 LOGIC GATE
UNDERSTANDING & CONCEPT QUESTIONS
1 TRIAL PERAK 2017 (SMK TANJONG CRO
RAMBUTAN PERAK) : QUESTION 10 (c)
2 TRIAL TERENGGANU 2016 : CRO
QUESTION 12 (a)
3 TRIAL PAHANG SET A 2014 : HALF WAVE RECTIFICATION
QUESTION 12 (b)
4 TRIAL SBP 2014 : QUESTION 12 (b) P-TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR
FULL FORMAT ESSAY QUESTIONS
SECTION B
1 TRIAL PAHANG SET A 2014 : SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE AND
QUESTION 12 TRANSISTOR
2 TRIAL KEDAH 2015: QUESTION 10 SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE AND
TRANSISTOR
SECTION C
1 TRIAL JASIN 2019: QUESTION 12 SEMOCONDUCTOR DIODE,
TRANSISTOR AND LOGIC GATE
2 TRIAL SARAWAK 2016: QUESTION 12 SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE AND
TRANSISTOR

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 STRUCTURE QUESTIONS
1. SPM 2013: QUESTION 3

Diagram 3.1 shows a simple cathode rays tube. Cathode emits electrons when switch P is closed.

Diagram 3

(a) Name the process that enables the emission of electrons at the cathode.
[1 mark]

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) State one reason why the extra high voltage is used.
[1 mark]

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(c) When electrons flow in the cathode rays tube, the current produced in 5 seconds is 0.01 A.
Calculate the total charge of the electrons.
[2 marks]

(d) Diagram 3.2 shows an incomplete path of a cathode ray in an electric field.
[1 mark]

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2. SPM 2010: QUESTION 4

Diagram 4.1 shows a bright spot, P, formed on the screen of a cathode-ray oscilloscope, C.R.O.,
when it is switched on.

Diagram 4.1

(a) What is the meaning of cathode-ray?

[1 mark]

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) Explain how the bright spot is formed on the screen of the C.R.O
[1 mark]

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(c) Diagram 4.2 shows the bright spot is displaced to Q when a direct current, d.c. supply, is
connected to the Y-input of the C.R.O.

Diagram 4.2

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 The Y-gain of the C.R.O is set at 2 V/division. Calculate the input voltage of the d.c. supply.
[2 marks]

(d) Diagram 4.3 shows an alternating current, a.c. supply, is connected to the C.R.O. The Y-
gain of the C.R.O remains at 2 V/division.

Diagram 4.3

Draw the output signal on the screen in Diagram 4.3 when the peak voltage of the a.c.
supply is 6 V and the time base is switched off. [2 marks]

3. TRIAL PERLIS 2018 : QUESTION 6

Diagram 6.1 shows an arrangement of electronic components that are connected to a Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope (C.R.O.). A wave pattern is produced on the screen of the C.R.O.

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 Diagram 4

(a) Name the electronic component labelled M. [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) Diagram 6.2 and Diagram 6.3 show the wave pattern on the C.R.O. screen when a capacitor
with capacitance of 10 μF and 20 μF is connected to the circuit respectively.

Observe Diagram 6.2 and Diagram 6.3.

(i) Compare the capacitance of the capacitor. [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Compare the smoothness of wave pattern on the C.R.O. screen. [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………………

(iii) Compare the magnitude of peak voltage, Vp.[1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………………

(iv) Relate the capacitance of the capacitor and the smoothness of wave pattern. [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………………

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(c) Name the type of rectification occurs.
[1 mark]
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Explain how the capacitor smoothen the output voltage. [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. TRIAL SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN ST. LUKE SRI AMAN, 2019 :

QUESTION 4

(a) Diagram 4.1 shows the symbol of a transistor.

Diagram 4.1

(i) Name the type of transistor in Diagram 4.1. [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) What is the name of terminal P, Q and R. [2 marks]

Terminal P : ……………… Terminal Q : ……………… Terminal R : ………………

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(b) Diagram 4.2 shows a circuit which acts as a switch for a fire alarm system. The resistance of
thermistor, T, at room temperature is 1000 kΩ. The resistance of R2 is 100 kΩ.

Diagram 4.2

(i) Calculate the potential difference, Vs, at room temperature. [2 marks]

(ii) Explain how the fire alarm system operates. [2 marks]

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

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5. TRIAL FIZIK 2016 MSAB (ENGLISH COLLEGE JB): QUESTION 4

Diagram 4 shows a traffic light model using logic gate circuit constructed by a student in the
Design Competition.

Key:
Input
0 : Switch is turned off
1 : Switch is turned on
Output
0 : Light-emitting diode (LED) is turned off
1 : Light-emitting diode (LED) is turned on

(a) Name the logic gate P and Q. [2 marks]

P: …………………………………………… Q: ………………………………………

(b) Table 4 is a truth table which shows the operations of the logic gate in the traffic light
model.

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 (i) Using the keys given, complete Table 4. [3 marks]

(ii) When the switch X is turned on and switch Y is turned off, which LED would turn
on? [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………….

(iii) What is the use of resistors R1, R2 and R3 that connected to the LED in the logic
gate circuit in Diagram 4? [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………….

6. TRIAL KEDAH 2018 : QUESTION 3

Diagram 3.1 shows a combination of logic gates to control a simple fire alarm system.

(a) Name the logic gate M. [1 mark]

…………………………………………………………………………………….

(b) Using the electrical components in Diagram 3.2, draw a circuit diagram that has the same
output as M.
[2 marks]

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(c) Table 3 is the truth table for the simple fire alarm system.
Complete the truth table.

[2 marks]

(d) State one electrical component which can be used as a heat detector. [1 mark]

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

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 UNDERSTANDING & CONCEPT QUESTIONS
1. TRIAL PERAK 2017 (SMK TANJONG RAMBUTAN PERAK) : QUESTION 10 (c)
Diagram below shows a shadow is formed on the fluorescent screen of a Maltese Cross Tube.

Explain how the shadow is produced by the cathode ray on the fluorescent screen. [4 marks]

2. TRIAL TERENGGANU 2016 : QUESTION 12 (a)

Diagram below shows a half-wave rectification circuit

Explain how component S is used to produce half-wave rectification. [4 marks]

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3. TRIAL PAHANG SET A 2014 : QUESTION 12 (b)
Diagram below shows bonding of silicon atoms, each with four valence electrons in its outermost
shell.

By using Diagram above, explain how p-type semiconductor is produced. [4 marks]

4. TRIAL SBP 2014 : QUESTION 12 (b)

Diagram below shows a wave is formed on the screen of a cathode ray oscilloscope
(CRO).The time base is set at 1cms-1

Explain how CRO can be used to determine short time interval [4 marks]

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 FULL FORMAT ESSAY QUESTIONS

SECTION B

1. TRIAL PAHANG SET A 2014 : QUESTION 12

10. Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2 show two electrical circuits containing semiconductor
diodes. Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2 show two electrical circuits containing
semiconductor diodes.

Diagram 10.1

Diagram 10.2

(a) What is the meaning of semiconductor? [1 mark]

(b) Using Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2, compare the lighting of the bulbs, the current
and the way the diode is connected to the terminals of the battery. Relate the
connection of the diode, current and condition of the bulb [5 marks]

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(c) Diagram 10.3 shows a full wave rectifier circuit.

(i) Draw the wave form of a full wave rectification. [1 mark]

(ii) A capacitor is placed across the output to smooth the current. Draw the wave
form produced. Explain how a capacitor is used to smooth the current. [3 marks]

(d) Diagram 10.4 shows an uncompleted circuit with a transistor that acts as an automatic
switch.

You are required to modify the circuit into automatic switch circuit to light up street
light at night. You can use the following symbols to complete the circuit diagram and
explain how each components function.

[10 marks]
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2. TRIAL KEDAH 2015: QUESTION 10

(a) What is the meaning of semiconductor? [1 mark]

(b) Diagram 10.1 shows a boron (B) atom embedded among silicon (Si) atoms in a
semiconductor.
In Diagram 10.2 the embedded atom is phosphorus (P).

(i) What is the purpose of doping a semiconductor? [1 mark]

(ii) Compare the type of semiconductor produced by the doping of a pure semiconductor
like silicon with boron and phosphorus.
Relate the type of semiconductor with the majority charge carriers found in it. [4 marks]

(c) Diagram 10.3 shows the input signal and output signal of a circuit connected to a diode.

Explain how the output signal is produced. [4 marks]

(d) Diagram 10.4 shows an electronic circuit where a bulb lights up when the surrounding is dark.

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You are required to modify the circuit in Diagram 10.4 so that a bell will ring when the
surrounding is hot. You are given the following components to modify the circuit.

Draw the new circuit and explain how it works. [10 marks]

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SECTION C

1. TRIAL JASIN 2019: QUESTION 12

12 (a) Diagram 12.1 shows a half-wave rectification circuit.

Diagram 12.1
Based on Diagram 12.1

(i) Name the component S [1 mark]

(ii) Explain how component S is used to produce half-wave rectification. [4 marks]

(b) Diagram 12.2 shows a transistor circuit that can switch on the bulb P automatically.

Diagram 12.2

Based on Diagram 12.2

(i) Determine the potential difference across point X and point Z [1 mark]

(ii) Calculate the total resistance between point X and point Z. [1 mark]

(iii) Calculate the current flows through XZ. [2 marks]

(iv) Calculate the potential difference across YZ. [1 mark]

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(c) Diagram12.3 shows an automatic barrier system at a car park.

Diagram 12.3

The bar is lifted only when a car stops at pad P and button Q is pressed.
The bar needs high voltage supply to lift up.

Key :

Input
0 : Car is not at pad P
1 : Car at pad P
0 : Button Q is not pressed
1 : Button Q is pressed

Output
0 : The bar is not lifted
1 : The bar is lifted
[10 marks]

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2. TRIAL SARAWAK 2016: QUESTION 12

As a research engineer in a factory, you are asked to investigate the characteristics of several
substances in order to produce semiconductors with better conductivity.

(a) What is the meaning of semiconductor? [1 mark]

(b) Diagram 12.1 shows the bonding of silicon atoms, each with four valence electrons in its
outermost shell.

By using Diagram 12.1, explain how n-type semiconductor is produced. [4 marks]

(c) Diagram 12.2 shows a transistor circuit. Resistor M is a variable resistor and resistor N is
a fixed resistor. Bulb T will light up when the potential difference across N is at least 1 V.

When the potential difference between Y and Z is 1 V,

(i) What is the potential difference across X and Z? [1 mark]

(ii) What is the potential difference across X and Y? [1 mark]

(iii) Calculate the maximum resistance, M that enables the bulb T is light up. [3 marks]
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(d) Diagram 12.3 shows four electronic circuits R, S, T and U with different specifications.
You are required to determine the most suitable electronic circuit to light up three street
lights 95 V, 65 W automatically with normal brightness when it is dark.

Study the specifications of all of the four circuits based on the following aspects:
- the position of the light dependent resistor (LDR)
- the connection of the batteries
- the arrangement of the street lights circuit
- the use of a relay switch in the circuit
Determine the most suitable circuit diagram to be chosen and give reasons for your
choice.
[10 marks]

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