Question 1

Zener diodes are special diodes that have a high reverse voltage breakdown rating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The diode can be tested with a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ammeter
B)   voltmeter
C)   ohmmeter
D)   multimeterE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The simplest type of rectifier is known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   full-wave rectifier
B)   half-wave rectifier
C)   bridge rectifier
D)   quarter-wave rectifierE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The diode is the simplest of all electronic devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When the diode is to be connected in a circuit, there must be some means of ____ the anode and the cathode.

Accepted Answer

A)   identifying
B)   operating
C)   controlling
D)   connectingE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 6

The diode operates like an electric check valve in that it will permit current to flow through it in two directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rectifier output is not a constant value due to the amount of ____ produced by different types of rectifiers.

Accepted Answer

A)   voltage
B)   current
C)   ripple
D)   pulseE) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 8

The PN junction is often referred to as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   triac
B)   transistor
C)   terminal
D)   diodeE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The most common use of diodes in industry is to construct a rectifier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Solid-state devices are made by combining P- and N-type materials together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The simplest type of rectifier is known as the ____.

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The diode is the simplest of all electronic devices.

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When the diode is to be connected in a circuit, there must be some means of ____ the anode and the cathode.

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The PN junction is often referred to as the ____.

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The most common use of diodes in industry is to construct a rectifier.

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Solid-state devices are made by combining P- and N-type materials together.

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Zener diodes are special diodes that have a high reverse voltage breakdown rating.

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The diode can be tested with a(n) ____.

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The simplest type of rectifier is known as the ____.

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The diode is the simplest of all electronic devices.

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When the diode is to be connected in a circuit, there must be some means of ____ the anode and the cathode.

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The diode operates like an electric check valve in that it will permit current to flow through it in two directions.

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Rectifier output is not a constant value due to the amount of ____ produced by different types of rectifiers.

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The PN junction is often referred to as the ____.

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The most common use of diodes in industry is to construct a rectifier.

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Solid-state devices are made by combining P- and N-type materials together.

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