Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering.

This section includes 1475 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

251.

A(n) ________ amplifier configuration has an input impedance approximately equal to the input resistor Ri and an output impedance approximately equal to the output impedance of the op-amp itself.

A. non-inverting
B. inverting
C. voltage-follower
Answer» C. voltage-follower
252.

Which of the following circuits is referred to as a BiMOS circuit?

A. Bipolar and FET
B. Bipolar and MOSFET
C. Opposite-type MOSFETs
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Opposite-type MOSFETs
253.

Refer to the given figure. A dc voltage of 1.2 V is applied. VCC = 12 V. What is the output voltage?

A. 1.2 V
B. 1.2 V
C. 0 V
D. 12 V
Answer» C. 0 V
254.

In the differential amplifier circuit, which of the following terminals are connected together?

A. Bases
B. Collectors
C. One base to another collector
D. Emitters
Answer» E.
255.

In a common-source amplifier, the purpose of the bypass capacitor, C2, is to

A. keep the source effectively at ac ground.
B. provide a dc path to ground.
C. provide coupling to the input.
D. provide coupling to the load.
Answer» B. provide a dc path to ground.
256.

Refer to this figure. The voltage gain is

A. 1.2.
B. 2.4.
C. 4.4.
D. 8.8.
Answer» E.
257.

Which of the following applies to MOSFETs?

A. No direct electrical connection between the gate terminal and the channel
B. Desirable high input impedance
C. Uses metal for the gate, drain, and source connections
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
258.

A BJT is a ________-controlled device. The JFET is a ________ - controlled device.

A. voltage, voltage
B. voltage, current
C. current, voltage
D. current, current
Answer» D. current, current
259.

How many terminals can a MOSFET have?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 3 or 4
Answer» E.
260.

Refer to the following figure. Calculate VGS at ID = 8 mA for k = 0.278 10 2 A/V2.

A. 3.70 V
B. 5.36 V
C. 7.36 V
D. 2.36 V
Answer» B. 5.36 V
261.

What is the purpose of adding two Zener diodes to the MOSFET in this figure?

A. To reduce the input impedance
B. To protect the MOSFET for both polarities
C. To increase the input impedance
D. None of the above
Answer» C. To increase the input impedance
262.

Referring to the following transfer curve, determine the level of VGS when the drain current is 20 mA.

A. 1.66 V
B. 1.66 V
C. 0.66 V
D. 0.66 V
Answer» B. 1.66 V
263.

The region to the left of the pinch-off locus is referred to as the ________ region.

A. saturation
B. cutoff
C. ohmic
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
264.

Refer to the following curves. Calculate ID at VGS = 1 V.

A. 8.167 mA
B. 4.167 mA
C. 6.167 mA
D. 0.616 mA
Answer» C. 6.167 mA
265.

Which of the following is (are) the advantage(s) of VMOS over MOSFETs?

A. Reduced channel resistance
B. Higher current and power ratings
C. Faster switching time
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
266.

Which of the following transistor(s) has (have) depletion and enhancement types?

A. BJT
B. JFET
C. MOSFET
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
267.

It is the insulating layer of ________ in the MOSFET construction that accounts for the very desirable high input impedance of the device.

A. SiO
B. GaAs
C. SiO
D. <sub>2</sub>
E. HCl
Answer» D. <sub>2</sub>
268.

The BJT is a ________ device. The FET is a ________ device.

A. bipolar, bipolar
B. bipolar, unipolar
C. unipolar, bipolar
D. unipolar, unipolar
Answer» C. unipolar, bipolar
269.

Referring to this transfer curve. Calculate (using Shockley's equation) VGS at ID = 4mA.

A. 2.54 V
B. 2.54 V
C. 12 V
D. Undefined
Answer» C. 12 V
270.

The drain current will always be one-fourth of IDSS as long as the gate-to-source voltage is ________ the pinch-off value.

A. one-fourth
B. one-half
C. three-fourths
D. None of the above
Answer» C. three-fourths
271.

The transfer curve is not defined by Shockley's equation for the ________.

A. JFET
B. depletion-type MOSFET
C. enhancement-type MOSFET
D. BJT
Answer» D. BJT
272.

What is the ratio of ID / IDSS for VGS = 0.5 VP?

A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 0
Answer» B. 0.5
273.

Referring to this transfer curve, determine ID at VGS = 2 V.

A. 0.444 mA
B. 1.333 mA
C. 0.111 mA
D. 4.444 mA
Answer» B. 1.333 mA
274.

Refer to this figure. If ID = 4 mA, IDSS = 16 mA, and VGS(off) = 8 V, find VDS.

A. 19.2 V
B. 6 V
C. 10.8 V
D. 30 V
Answer» D. 30 V
275.

If ID = IDSS / 2, gm = ________ gmo.

A. 1
B. 0.707
C. 0.5
Answer» C. 0.5
276.

Which of the following FETs has the lowest input impedance?

A. JFET
B. MOSFET depletion-type
C. MOSFET enhancement-type
D. None of the above
Answer» B. MOSFET depletion-type
277.

The three terminals of the JFET are the ________, ________, and ________.

A. gate, collector, emitter
B. base, collector, emitter
C. gate, drain, source
D. gate, drain, emitter
Answer» D. gate, drain, emitter
278.

Which of the following is (are) the terminal(s) of a field-effect transistor (FET).

A. Drain
B. Gate
C. Source
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
279.

For an FET small-signal amplifier, one could go about troubleshooting a circuit by ________.

A. viewing the circuit board for poor solder joints
B. using a dc meter
C. applying a test ac signal
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
280.

Referring to this figure, calculate Av if yos = 20 S.

A. 3.48
B. 3.56
C. 3.62
D. 4.02
Answer» D. 4.02
281.

Refer to this Figure. If Vin was increased in amplitude a little, the signal voltage at the source of Q2 would

A. increase.
B. decrease.
C. remain the same.
D. distort.
Answer» D. distort.
282.

Refer to the given figure. The op-amp has a unity-gain bandwidth of 1.7 MHz. Find the bandwidth of the circuit.

A. 155 MHz
B. 155 kHz
C. 155 Hz
D. 15.5 Hz
Answer» C. 155 Hz
283.

An RC network has R = 500 k and C = 10 pF. Find the value of fc.

A. 31831 Hz
B. 31.831 kHz
C. 0.031831 MHz
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
284.

What is the cutoff frequency of an op-amp if the unity-gain frequency is 1.5 MHz and the open-loop gain is 100,000?

A. 5 Hz
B. 10 Hz
C. 15 Hz
D. 20 Hz
Answer» D. 20 Hz
285.

A JFET cascade amplifier employs

A. 2 common-gate amplifiers.
B. 2 common-source amplifiers.
C. 1 common-gate and 1 common-source amplifier.
D. 1 common-gate and 1 common-drain amplifier.
Answer» D. 1 common-gate and 1 common-drain amplifier.
286.

Open-loop voltage gain of an op-amp can range up to ________.

A. 10,000
B. 50,000
C. 100,000
D. 200,000
Answer» E.
287.

The midrange open-loop gain of an op-amp is 135 dB. With negative feedback this gain is reduced to 72 dB. The closed-loop gain is

A. 135 dB.
B. 72 dB.
C. 207 dB.
D. 63 dB.
Answer» C. 207 dB.
288.

This circuit is an example of a ________.

A. single-ended input
B. double-ended (differential) input
C. double-ended output
D. common-mode operation
Answer» E.
289.

What is the scale multiplier (factor) of a basic integrator?

A. R / C
B. C / R
C. RC
D. 1 / RC
Answer» E.
290.

Calculate the overall voltage gain of the circuit if R1 = 100 and Rf = 1 k.

A. 1
B. 10
C. 11
D. 9
Answer» C. 11
291.

What is the voltage gain of the unity follower?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 1
D. Infinity
Answer» C. 1
292.

Determine the total discharge time for the capacitor in a clamper having C = 0.01 F and R = 500 k.

A. 5 ms
B. 25 ms
C. 2.5 ms
D. 50 ms
Answer» C. 2.5 ms
293.

Which of the following applies to a safe MOSFET handling?

A. Always pick up the transistor by the casing.
B. Power should always be off when network changes are made.
C. Always touch ground before handling the device.
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
294.

Which of the following ratings appear(s) in the specification sheet for an FET?

A. Voltages between specific terminals
B. Current levels
C. Power dissipation
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
295.

What is the level of drain current ID for gate-to-source voltages VGS less than (more negative than) the pinch-off level?

A. zero amperes
B. I
C. <sub>DSS</sub>
D. Negative value
E. Undefined
Answer» B. I
296.

A common-gate amplifier is similar in configuration to which BJT amplifier?

A. common-emitter
B. common-collector
C. common-base
D. emitter-follower
Answer» D. emitter-follower
297.

The intensity of LED is greatest at ________ degrees and the least at ________ degrees.

A. 0, 90
B. 45, 90
C. 0, 45
D. 90, 180
Answer» B. 45, 90
298.

The reverse saturation current Is will just ________ in magnitude for every 10 C increase in temperature.

A. double
B. remain the same
C. halve
D. triple
Answer» B. remain the same
299.

In a particular problem, which mode has the highest level of IDQ?

A. Ideal
B. Approximate equivalent
C. Exact mode using characteristic curve
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Approximate equivalent
300.

The full-wave voltage doubler provides ________ filtering action than (as) the half-wave voltage doubler.

A. better
B. poorer
C. the same
D. None of the above
Answer» B. poorer