Electronic Devices - Semiconductors

Exercise : Semiconductors - General Questions
1.
A silicon diode measures a low value of resistance with the meter leads in both positions. The trouble, if any, is
the diode is open.
the diode is shorted to ground.
the diode is internally shorted.
the diode is working correctly.
Answer: Option
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2.
Single-element semiconductors are characterized by atoms with ____ valence electrons.
3
4
5
2
none of the above
Answer: Option
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3.
Under normal conditions a diode conducts current when it is
reverse-biased.
forward-biased.
avalanched.
saturated.
Answer: Option
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4.
A diode conducts when it is forward-biased, and the anode is connected to the ________ through a limiting resistor.
positive supply
negative supply
cathode
anode
Answer: Option
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5.
As the forward current through a silicon diode increases, the internal resistance
increases.
decreases.
remains the same.
Answer: Option
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