Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electronics.

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51.

What is the correct expression for the rms value of current?

A. Irms=Im/2
B. Irms=Im/√2
C. Irms=Im/4
D. Irms=Im
Answer» C. Irms=Im/4
52.

If Im is the maximum value of a sinusoidal voltage, what is the instantaneous value?

A. i=Im/2
B. i=Imsinθ
C. i=Imcosθ
D. i=Imsinθ or i=Imcosθ
Answer» E.
53.

Average value of current over a half cycle is?

A. 0.67Im
B. 0.33Im
C. 6.7Im
D. 3.3Im
Answer» B. 0.33Im
54.

What is the correct relation between the peak value and peak to peak value for a sinusoidal waveform?

A. Vp=4Vp-p
B. Vp=Vp-p
C. Vp-p=2Vp
D. Vp=2Vp-p
Answer» D. Vp=2Vp-p
55.

If the peak to peak voltage is 10V, calculate the peak voltage.

A. 10V
B. 2V
C. 4V
D. 5V
Answer» E.
56.

The maximum variation between the maximum positive and the maximum negative value is known as?

A. Peak value
B. Peak to peak value
C. Cycle
D. Period
Answer» C. Cycle
57.

The maximum instantaneous value measured from zero value is known as?

A. Peak value
B. Peak to peak value
C. Cycle
D. Period
Answer» B. Peak to peak value
58.

The value of a given waveform at any instant time is termed as ___________

A. Waveform
B. Instantaneous value
C. Cycle
D. Period
Answer» C. Cycle
59.

Average value of current over a full cycle is?

A. 0.67Im
B. 0
C. 6.7Im
D. 3.3Im
Answer» C. 6.7Im
60.

What is the value of the form factor for sinusoidal current?

A. π/2
B. π/4
C.
D. π/√2
Answer» B. π/4
61.

For a direct current, the rms voltage is ________ the mean voltage.

A. Greater than
B. Less than
C. Equal to
D. Not related to
Answer» D. Not related to
62.

For a direct current, the rms current is ________ the mean current.

A. Greater than
B. Less than
C. Equal to
D. Not related to
Answer» D. Not related to
63.

What is the correct expression for the form factor?

A. Iᵣₘₛ * Iₐᵥ
B. Iᵣₘₛ / Iₐᵥ
C. Iᵣₘₛ + Iₐᵥ
D. Iᵣₘₛ – Iₐᵥ
Answer» C. Iᵣₘₛ + Iₐᵥ
64.

The number of cycles that occur in one second is termed as ___________

A. Waveform
B. Frequency
C. Amplitude
D. Period
Answer» C. Amplitude
65.

In an A.C. generator, increase in number of turns in the coil _________

A. Increases emf
B. Decreases emf
C. Makes the emf zero
D. Maintains the emf at a constant value
Answer» B. Decreases emf
66.

What is the duration of one cycle known as _________

A. Waveform
B. Peak value
C. Instantaneous value
D. Period
Answer» E.
67.

The repetition of a variable quantity, recurring at equal intervals, is known as ___________

A. Waveform
B. Instantaneous value
C. Cycle
D. Period
Answer» D. Period
68.

The variation of a quantity such as voltage or current shown on a graph is known as ___________

A. Waveform
B. Peak value
C. Instantaneous value
D. Period
Answer» B. Peak value
69.

When a coil is rotated in a magnetic field, the emf induced in it?

A. Is maximum
B. Is minimum
C. Continuously varies
D. Remains constant
Answer» D. Remains constant
70.

Calculate the maximum emf when the velocity is 10m/s, the length is 3m and the magnetic field density is 5T.

A. 150V
B. 100V
C. 300V
D. 0V
Answer» B. 100V
71.

What should theta be in order to get maximum emf?

A.
B. 90°
C. 180°
D. 45°
Answer» C. 180°
72.

Which, among the following, is the correct expression for alternating emf generated?

A. e=2Blvsin(θ)
B. e=2B²lvsin(θ)
C. e=Blvsin(θ)
D. e=4Blvsin(θ)
Answer» D. e=4Blvsin(θ)
73.

emf is zero if the angle between velocity and length is _____

A.
B. 90°
C. 270°
D. 45°
Answer» B. 90°
74.

A multimeter measures

A. Current
B. Voltage
C. Resistance
D. Current, voltage, and resistance
Answer» E.
75.

Resistance limits the current.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
76.

A neutral atom with an atomic number of five has how many electrons?

A. 1
B. 5
C. None
D. Depends on the type of atom
Answer» C. None
77.

If there is 6 A of current through the filament of a lamp, how many coulombs of charge move through the filament in 1.75 s?

A. 10.5 C
B. 105 C
C. 3.4 C
D. 34 C
Answer» B. 105 C
78.

The conductance of an 8 ohm resistance is

A. 12.5 mS
B. 8 mS
C. 12 S
D. 125 mS
Answer» E.
79.

A free electron is a valence electron that has broken away from its parent atom.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
80.

A thermistor is a type of

A. Switch
B. Resistor
C. Battery
D. Power supply
Answer» C. Battery
81.

Which of the following is not a type of energy source?

A. Generator
B. Rheostat
C. Solar cell
D. Battery
Answer» C. Solar cell
82.

The maximum resistance value for a brown, red, yellow, gold resistor is

A. 126,000 Ω
B. 126,600 Ω
C. 114,000 Ω
D. 132,000 Ω
Answer» B. 126,600 Ω
83.

A neutral atom is one with an equal number of protons and electrons.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
84.

Free electrons make current possible.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
85.

The colored bands for a 4,700 ohm resistor with a ten percent tolerance are

A. Yellow, violet, red, gold
B. Yellow, violet, orange, gold
C. Yellow, violet, red, silver
D. Orange, violet, red, silver
Answer» D. Orange, violet, red, silver
86.

Materials with lots of free electrons are called

A. Conductors
B. Insulators
C. Semiconductors
D. Filters
Answer» B. Insulators
87.

A circuit breaker is a

A. Fuse
B. Switch
C. Resettable protective device
D. Resistor
Answer» D. Resistor
88.

When placed close together, two positively charged materials will

A. Attract
B. Become neutral
C. Become negative
D. Repel
Answer» E.
89.

An open circuit is one that has a complete current path.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
90.

An ammeter is an electrical instrument used to measure

A. Current
B. Voltage
C. Resistance
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Voltage
91.

The current in a given circuit is not to exceed 24 A. Which value of fuse is best?

A. A fuse is not necessary
B. 10 A
C. 24 A
D. 20 A
Answer» D. 20 A
92.

A potentiometer is a twoterminal variable resistor.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
93.

A material that does not allow current under normal conditions is a/an

A. Insulator
B. Conductor
C. Semiconductor
D. Valence
Answer» B. Conductor
94.

A wiper is the sliding contact in a

A. Switch
B. Photoconductive cell
C. Thermistor
D. Potentiometer
Answer» E.
95.

A twoterminal variable resistor is known as a

A. Potentiometer
B. Thermistor
C. Rheostat
D. Wiper
Answer» D. Wiper
96.

A red, red, orange, gold resistor has a nominal value of

A. 22,000 Ω
B. 2,200 Ω
C. 22 Ω
D. 2.2 Ω
Answer» B. 2,200 Ω
97.

An ohmmeter is an instrument for measuring

A. Current
B. Voltage
C. Resistance
D. Wattage
Answer» D. Wattage
98.

The atomic number is the number of neutrons in the nucleus.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
99.

The nominal value of a brown, black, yellow, and gold resistor is 100,000 ohms.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
100.

Electrons in the outer orbit are called

A. Nuclei
B. Valences
C. Waves
D. Shells
Answer» C. Waves