Related Mcqs:

1. A zener diode is always_______________ connected?

   A. reverse
   B. forward
   C. either reverse or forward
   D. none of the above

2. The d.c. resistance of a crystal diode is ______________ its a.c. resistance?

   A. the same as
   B. more than
   C. less than
   D. none of the above

3. The ratio of reverse resistance and forward resistance of a germanium crystal diode is about ______________?

   A. 1 : 1
   B. 100 : 1
   C. 1000 : 1
   D. 40,000 : 1

4. A zener diode is used as ______________?

   A. an amplifier
   B. a voltage regulator
   C. a rectifier
   D. a multivibrator

5. A zener diode has ________________?

   A. one pn junction
   B. two pn junctions
   C. three pn junctions
   D. none of the above

6. The doping level in a zener diode is______________ that of a crystal diode?

   A. the same as
   B. less than
   C. more than
   D. none of the above

7. A zener diode is destroyed if it______________?

   A. is forward biased
   B. is reverse biased
   C. carrier more than rated current
   D. none of the above

8. In the breakdown region, a zener didoe behaves like a _______________source?

   A. constant voltage
   B. constant current
   C. constant resistance
   D. none of the above

9. A zener diode is________________ device?

   A. a non-linear
   B. a linear
   C. an amplifying
   D. none of the above

10. A zener diode utilizes ______________ characteristics for its operation?

    A. forward
    B. reverse
    C. both forward and reverse
    D. none of the above