Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analog Circuits.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Analog Circuits knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following statement about a Si diode is true?

A. Cut-in voltage is always higher than the reverse breakdown voltage
B. Reverse saturation current is in the order of mA
C. Cut-in voltage is 1V
D. Reverse scale current is in the order of nA
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following I-V characteristics represents the constant voltage drop model of diode?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1a.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representsing the constant voltage drop model of diode - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236284" height="183" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1a.png" width="181"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representsing the constant voltage drop model of diode - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236285" height="173" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png" width="189"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representsing the constant voltage drop model of diode - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236286" height="204" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png" width="200"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1d.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representsing the constant voltage drop model of diode - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236287" height="180" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1d.png" width="188"/></a>
Answer» B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representsing the constant voltage drop model of diode - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236285" height="173" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png" width="189"/></a>
3.

Which of the following graph represents I-V characteristics of an ideal diode?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1a.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of an ideal diode - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236284" height="183" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1a.png" width="181"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of an ideal diode - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236285" height="173" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png" width="189"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of an ideal diode - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236286" height="204" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png" width="200"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1d.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of an ideal diode - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236287" height="180" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1d.png" width="188"/></a>
Answer» C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of an ideal diode - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236286" height="204" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png" width="200"/></a>
4.

Knee current in the case of zener diode implies _____________

A. Forward bias current beyond which I-V characteristics is a straight line
B. Reverse bias current above which I-V characteristics is a straight line
C. Forward cut-in current beyond which current is directly proportional to voltage
D. Maximum allowable reverse bias current through a zener diode
Answer» C. Forward cut-in current beyond which current is directly proportional to voltage
5.

Voltage rating of a Zener diode denotes ____________

A. Reverse breakdown voltage
B. Forward breakdown voltage
C. Voltage at which current is maximum
D. Maximum forward voltage which a diode can withstand
Answer» B. Forward breakdown voltage
6.

Which of the following statement is false for a zener diode voltage rated as VZ ?

A. Reverse breakdown occurs at VZ
B. Forward breakdown occurs at VZ
C. Zener diode is a heavily doped diode
D. Usually operates in reverse bias mode
Answer» C. Zener diode is a heavily doped diode
7.

Which of the following graph represent a zener diode which is voltage rated as VZ ?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4a.png"><img alt="Graph representing zener diode with voltage rated as VZ - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236292" height="202" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4a.png" width="198"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4b.png"><img alt="Graph representing zener diode with voltage rated as VZ - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236293" height="202" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4b.png" width="189"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4c.png"><img alt="Graph representing zener diode with voltage rated as VZ - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236294" height="197" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4c.png" width="195"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4d.png"><img alt="Graph representing zener diode with voltage rated as VZ - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236295" height="194" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4d.png" width="203"/></a>
Answer» C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4c.png"><img alt="Graph representing zener diode with voltage rated as VZ - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236294" height="197" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q4c.png" width="195"/></a>
8.

Which of the following graph represents a typical Ge diode?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2a.png"><img alt="Graph representing a typical Ge diode - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236288" height="172" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2a.png" width="175"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2b.png"><img alt="Graph representing a typical Ge diode - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236289" height="182" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2b.png" width="176"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2c.png"><img alt="Graph representing a typical Ge diode - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236290" height="181" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2c.png" width="186"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2d.png"><img alt="Graph representing a typical Ge diode - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236291" height="195" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2d.png" width="186"/></a>
Answer» B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2b.png"><img alt="Graph representing a typical Ge diode - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236289" height="182" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2b.png" width="176"/></a>
9.

Which of the following I-V characteristics represents a typical Si diode?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2a.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representing a typical Si diode - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236288" height="172" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2a.png" width="175"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2b.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representing a typical Si diode - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236289" height="182" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2b.png" width="176"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2c.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representing a typical Si diode - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236290" height="181" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2c.png" width="186"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2d.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representing a typical Si diode - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236291" height="195" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2d.png" width="186"/></a>
Answer» C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2c.png"><img alt="I-V characteristics representing a typical Si diode - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236290" height="181" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q2c.png" width="186"/></a>
10.

Which of the following graph represents the I-V characteristics of a real diode?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1a.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of a real diode - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236284" height="183" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1a.png" width="181"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of a real diode - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236285" height="173" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1b.png" width="189"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of a real diode - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236286" height="204" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1c.png" width="200"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1d.png"><img alt="Graph representing I-V characteristics of a real diode - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236287" height="180" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/analog-circuits-interview-questions-answers-q1d.png" width="188"/></a>
Answer» E.