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Here are 30 single-option multiple-choice quiz questions based on the provided outline of Fundamentals of Electronic Technology (III):

Quiz Questions for Fundamentals of Electronic Technology (III)

Part I: Analog Electronics

  1. Which of the following laws states that the algebraic sum of currents entering a node is zero?
    • Ohm’s Law
    • Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
    • Kirchhoff’s Current Law
    • Norton’s Theorem
  2. In nodal analysis, what is the primary unknown variable solved for?
    • Branch currents
    • Loop currents
    • Node voltages
    • Power dissipation
  3. Which semiconductor device is primarily used for rectification in DC power supplies?
    • BJT
    • Diode
    • Op-Amp
    • Transistor
  4. What is the typical voltage gain characteristic of a Common Collector (CC) amplifier configuration?
    • Very high voltage gain
    • Voltage gain approximately equal to 1
    • Very low voltage gain
    • Infinite voltage gain
  5. Which of the following is a key characteristic of an ideal operational amplifier (Op-Amp) in an inverting or non-inverting configuration?
    • High output impedance
    • Finite open-loop gain
    • Zero input current (virtual open)
    • Large input offset voltage
  6. An Op-Amp circuit designed to produce an output voltage proportional to the integral of its input voltage is called a/an:
    • Differentiator
    • Comparator
    • Integrator
    • Buffer
  7. What is the primary function of a filter circuit in a DC power supply?
    • To increase the AC voltage
    • To convert AC to DC
    • To smooth out the pulsating DC output from the rectifier
    • To regulate the output voltage
  8. Which type of regulator typically offers higher efficiency, especially for larger voltage differences between input and output?
    • Linear regulator
    • Zener diode regulator
    • Switching regulator
    • Shunt regulator

Part II: Digital Electronics

  1. What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 13?
    • 1010
    • 1101
    • 1001
    • 0111
  2. Which Boolean operation produces an output of ‘1’ only if all its inputs are ‘1’?
    • OR
    • NOT
    • XOR
    • AND
  3. Which logic family is known for its high noise immunity and low power consumption, making it widely used in modern digital circuits?
    • TTL
    • ECL
    • RTL
    • CMOS
  4. A circuit that converts an N-bit binary input into $2^N$ unique outputs, where only one output is active at a time, is called a/an:
    • Encoder
    • Multiplexer
    • Decoder
    • Demultiplexer
  5. What is a “hazard” in combinational logic circuits?
    • A short circuit
    • A transient output change due to varying propagation delays
    • An open circuit
    • A permanent logic error
  6. Which type of flip-flop is primarily used for storing a single bit of data and directly transfers the input to the output when clocked?
    • RS flip-flop
    • JK flip-flop
    • T flip-flop
    • D flip-flop
  7. A sequential circuit that counts a sequence of states in response to clock pulses is known as a/an:
    • Shift register
    • Multiplexer
    • Counter
    • Decoder
  8. In synchronous sequential circuits, what ensures that all flip-flops change state simultaneously?
    • Asynchronous inputs
    • A common clock signal
    • Different clock signals
    • Output feedback
  9. Which type of Programmable Logic Device (PLD) allows for both programmable AND and programmable OR arrays?
    • PAL
    • GAL
    • PLA
    • CPLD
  10. Which Hardware Description Language (HDL) is commonly used for describing digital systems at various levels of abstraction, including behavioral, dataflow, and structural?
    • C++
    • Python
    • VHDL
    • Java

Part III: Practical Applications

  1. Which software tool is commonly used for simulating electronic circuits before physical implementation?
    • Microsoft Word
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Multisim
    • AutoCAD
  2. When designing a temperature monitoring system, which type of electronic components would typically be found in the “mixed-signal” category?
    • Only analog sensors
    • Only digital displays
    • Both analog sensors and digital microcontrollers
    • Power supply circuits only
  3. What is a key consideration in electronic system design related to “noise immunity”?
    • Ensuring the circuit generates a lot of noise
    • Making the circuit susceptible to external interference
    • Designing the circuit to operate reliably despite electrical noise
    • Maximizing power consumption
  4. In practical electronic design, what does “power optimization” primarily aim to achieve?
    • Increasing heat dissipation
    • Maximizing power consumption
    • Reducing energy usage and improving battery life
    • Increasing circuit complexity

General/Cross-Cutting Questions

  1. Which part of the textbook would you consult to understand the behavior of diodes and BJTs?
    • Part I: Analog Electronics
    • Part II: Digital Electronics
    • Part III: Practical Applications
    • Appendices
  2. If you were designing a circuit involving a counter and a shift register, which section of the textbook would be most relevant?
    • Fundamentals of Circuit Analysis
    • Principles of Amplifier Circuits
    • Sequential Logic Circuits
    • DC Power Supplies
  3. Which of the following is typically found in the appendices of an electronics textbook?
    • Detailed circuit design tutorials
    • Reference tables for component parameters
    • Full lab experiment instructions
    • Comprehensive theory of advanced topics
  4. The progressive structure of the textbook from “analog → digital → practical applications” is most suitable for which type of educational setting?
    • Liberal arts courses
    • Engineering courses
    • History courses
    • Literature courses
  5. What is an example of a “nonlinear application” of operational amplifiers?
    • Inverting amplifier
    • Non-inverting amplifier
    • Comparator
    • Voltage follower
  6. Which common module in combinational logic circuits is used to select one of several input signals and route it to a single output line based on select inputs?
    • Decoder
    • Encoder
    • Demultiplexer
    • Multiplexer
  7. What does HDL stand for in the context of programmable logic devices?
    • High Definition Logic
    • Hardware Description Language
    • Home Digital Lab
    • Hybrid Device Logic
  8. When performing “hands-on labs” related to op-amp amplification or counter design, what is their primary purpose?
    • To solely test theoretical knowledge
    • To gain practical experience and verify theoretical concepts
    • To memorize circuit diagrams
    • To avoid using simulation tools
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