Digital Electronics - Signals and Switches

Exercise : Signals and Switches - General Questions
6.
Why is parallel data transmission preferred over serial data transmission for most applications?
It is much slower.
It is cheaper.
More people use it.
It is much faster.
Answer: Option
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7.

Determine if diodes D1 and D2 in the given figure are forward or reverse biased.

D1 forward and D2 reverse
D2 forward and D1 reverse
D1 and D2 reverse
D1 and D2 forward
Answer: Option
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8.
With surface-mount technology (SMT), the devices should:
utilize transistor outline connections
mount directly
have parallel connecting pins
require holes and pads
Answer: Option
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9.
To forward bias a diode, a ________ potential is needed on the ________ and a ________ is needed on the ________.
negative, cathode, positive, anode
negative, anode, positive, cathode
Answer: Option
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10.
Why, in most applications, are transistor switches used in place of relays?
They consume less power.
They are faster.
They are quieter and smaller.
all of the above
Answer: Option
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