Explore topic-wise MCQs in Active Filter Circuits.

This section includes 102 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Active Filter Circuits knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

51.

What is the approximate current level in the gate of an FET in dc analysis?

A. 0 A
B. 0.7 mA
C. 0.3 mA
D. Undefined
Answer» B. 0.7 mA
52.

Calculate the value of V DS Q .

A. 0 V
B. 20 V
C. 30 V
D. 40 V
Answer» E.
53.

Depletion-type MOSFETs do not permit operating points with positive values of V GS and levels of I D that exceed I DSS .

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
54.

What are the voltages across R D and R S ?

A. 0 V, 0 V
B. 5 V, 5 V
C. 10 V, 10 V
D. 20 V, 20 V
Answer» B. 5 V, 5 V
55.

Which of the following is a false statement regarding the dc load line when comparing self-bias and voltage-divider configurations?

A. Both are linear lines.
B. Both cross the origin.
C. Both intersect the transfer characteristics.
D. Both are obtained by writing Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) at the input side loop.
Answer» C. Both intersect the transfer characteristics.
56.

The self-bias configuration eliminates the need for two dc supplies.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. False
57.

Which of the following represents the voltage level of V GS in a self-bias configuration?

A. V G
B. V GS(off)
C. V S
D. V P
Answer» D. V P
58.

Calculate V DS Q .

A. 1.0 V
B. 1.50 V
C. 2.56 V
D. 3.58 V
Answer» E.
59.

Which of the following current equations is true?

A. I G = I D
B. I G = I S
C. I D = I S
D. I G = I D = I S
Answer» D. I G = I D = I S
60.

At what value of R S does the circuit switch from depletion mode to enhancement mode?

A. 250
B. 500
C. 10 M
D. None of the above
Answer» B. 500
61.

Calculate the value of R D .

A. 2 k
B. 3 k
C. 3.5 k
D. 4.13 k
Answer» E.
62.

On the universal JFET bias curve, the vertical scale labeled ________ can, in itself, be used to find the solution to ________ configurations.

A. m, fixed-bias
B. M, fixed-bias
C. M, voltage-bias
D. m, voltage-bias
Answer» B. M, fixed-bias
63.

For what value of R S can the depletion-type MOSFETs operate in enhancement mode?

A. 2.4 k
B. 5 k
C. 6.2 k
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
64.

Through proper design, a ________ can be introduced that will affect the biasing level of a voltage-controlled JFET resistor.

A. photodiode
B. thermistor
C. laser diode
D. Zener diode
Answer» C. laser diode
65.

The input controlling variable for a(n) ________ is a current level and a voltage level for a(n) ________.

A. BJT, FET
B. FET, BJT
C. FET, FET
D. BJT, BJT
Answer» B. FET, BJT
66.

Which of the following is (are) true of a self-bias configuration compared to a fixed-bias configuration?

A. One of the dc supplies is eliminated.
B. A resistor R S is added.
C. V GS is a function of the output current I D .
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
67.

For what value of R 2 is V GS Q equal to 1 V?

A. 10 M
B. 100 M
C. 110 M
D. 220 M
Answer» C. 110 M
68.

For what value of R D is the voltage across V DS zero?

A. 2.400 k
B. 5.167 k
C. 6.167 k
D. 6.670 k
Answer» C. 6.167 k
69.

For the FET, the relationship between the input and output quantities is ________ due to the ________ term in Shockley's equation.

A. nonlinear, cubed
B. linear, proportional
C. nonlinear, squared
D. -
Answer» D. -
70.

Given the values of V DQ and I DQ for this circuit, determine the required values of R D and R S .

A. 2 k , 2 k
B. 1 k , 5.3 k
C. 3.2 k , 400
D. 2.5 k , 5.3 k
Answer» D. 2.5 k , 5.3 k
71.

Which of the following is (are) the application(s) of a transistor?

A. Amplification of signal
B. Switching and control
C. Computer logic circuitry
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
72.

Calculate the value of V DS .

A. 0 V
B. 0.35 V
C. 3.8 V
D. 33.5 V
Answer» D. 33.5 V
73.

It is desirable to design a bias circuit that is independent of the transistor beta.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. False
74.

Which of the following is assumed in the approximate analysis of a voltage divider circuit?

A. I B is essentially zero amperes.
B. R 1 and R 2 are considered to be series elements.
C. R E 10R 2
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
75.

The ratio of which two currents is represented by ?

A. I C and I E
B. I C and I B
C. I E and I B
D. None of the above
Answer» C. I E and I B
76.

For the BJT to operate in the saturation region, the base-emitter junction must be ________-biased and the base-collector junction must be ________-biased.

A. forward, forward
B. forward, reverse
C. reverse, reverse
D. reverse, forward
Answer» B. forward, reverse
77.

Calculate R sat if V CE = 0.3 V.

A. 49.2
B. 49.2 k
C. 49.2 m
D. 49.2 M
Answer» B. 49.2 k
78.

For the typical transistor amplifier in the active region, V CE is usually about ________ % to ________ % of V CC .

A. 10, 60
B. 25, 75
C. 40, 90
D. -
Answer» C. 40, 90
79.

The total time required for the transistor to switch from the "off" to the "on" state is designated as t on and defined as the delay time plus the time element.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. False
80.

Use this table to determine the change in I C from 25ºC to 175ºC for R B / R E = 250 due to the S(I CO ) stability factor. Assume an emitter-bias configuration.

A. 140.34 nA
B. 140.34 A
C. 42.53 nA
D. 0.14034 nA
Answer» C. 42.53 nA
81.

Determine the values of V CB and I B for this circuit.

A. 1.4 V, 59.7 A
B. –1.4 V, 59.7 A
C. –9.3 V, 3.58 A
D. 9.3 V, 3.58 A
Answer» B. –1.4 V, 59.7 A
82.

Which of the following voltages must have a negative level (value) in any npn bias circuit?

A. V BE
B. V CE
C. V BC
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
83.

Calculate E Th for this network.

A. ?12.12 V
B. 16.35 V
C. ?3.65 V
D. 10 V
Answer» D. 10 V
84.

Which of the following currents is nearly equal to each other?

A. I B and I C
B. I E and I C
C. I B and I E
D. I B , I C , and I E
Answer» C. I B and I E
85.

Determine I CQ at a temperature of 175º C if I CQ = 2 mA at 25º C for R B / R E = 20 due to the S( ) stability factor.

A. 2.417 mA
B. 2.392 mA
C. 2.25 mA
D. 2.58 mA
Answer» B. 2.392 mA
86.

Calculate the storage time in a transistor switching network if t off is 56 ns, t f = 14 ns, and t r = 20 ns.

A. 70 ns
B. 42 ns
C. 36 ns
D. 34 ns
Answer» C. 36 ns
87.

Calculate I C sat .

A. 35.29 mA
B. 5.45 mA
C. 1.86 mA
D. 4.72 mA
Answer» E.
88.

For an "on" transistor, the voltage V BE should be in the neighborhood of 0.7 V.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. False
89.

Which of the following is (are) a stability factor?

A. S(I CO )
B. S(V BE )
C. S( )
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
90.

In a voltage-divider circuit, which one of the stability factors has the least effect on the device at very high temperature?

A. S(I CO )
B. S(V BE )
C. S( )
D. Undefined
Answer» D. Undefined
91.

In the case of this circuit, you must assume that V E = 0.1·V CC in order to calculate R C and R E .

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. False
92.

You can select the values for the emitter and collector resistors from the information that is provided for this circuit.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
93.

At what region of operation is the base-emitter junction forward biased and the base-collector junction reverse biased?

A. Saturation
B. Linear or active
C. Cutoff
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Cutoff
94.

Which of the following is (are) related to an emitter-follower configuration?

A. The input and output signals are in phase.
B. The voltage gain is slightly less than 1.
C. Output is drawn from the emitter terminal.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
95.

For what value of does the transistor enter the saturation region?

A. 20
B. 50
C. 75
D. 116
Answer» E.
96.

Determine the change in I C from 25ºC to 175ºC for the transistor defined in this table for fixed-bias with R B = 240 k and = 100 due to the S(V BE ) stability factor.

A. 145.8 A
B. 145.8 nA
C. –145.8 A
D. –145.8 nA
Answer» B. 145.8 nA
97.

Calculate the value of V CE Q .

A. 8.78 V
B. 0 V
C. 7.86 V
D. 18 V
Answer» D. 18 V
98.

Calculate the voltage across the 91 k resistor.

A. 18 V
B. 9.22 V
C. 3.23 V
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
99.

In a fixed-bias circuit, which one of the stability factors overrides the other factors?

A. S(I CO )
B. S(V BE )
C. S( )
D. Undefined
Answer» D. Undefined
100.

For the BJT to operate in the active (linear) region, the base-emitter junction must be ________-biased and the base-collector junction must be ________-biased.

A. forward, forward
B. forward, reverse
C. reverse, reverse
D. reverse, forward
Answer» C. reverse, reverse