Question 1

Norton current is sometimes called the open-circuit current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A derivation is a formula that we can get from other formulas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A dc current source produces a constant load current

Accepted Answer

A)  for different load resistances. 
B)  for constant load resistances only. 
C)  by using a constant voltage source. 
D)  by using alternating current. 
A)  for different load resistances. 
B)  for constant load resistances only. 
C)  by using a constant voltage source. 
D)  by using alternating current. A

Question 4

For higher approximations,a computer and a program like MultiSim should be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A linear resistance

Accepted Answer

A)  increases with increasing voltage. 
B)  decreases with increasing voltage. 
C)  does not change with increasing voltage. 
D)  is effectively nonlinear in a Thevenin circuit. 
A)  increases with increasing voltage. 
B)  decreases with increasing voltage. 
C)  does not change with increasing voltage. 
D)  is effectively nonlinear in a Thevenin circuit.

Question 6

A breadboard is

Accepted Answer

A)  a shelf used to store components. 
B)  a circuit often built with solderless connections. 
C)  a small printed circuit board. 
D)  a schematic diagram of a circuit. 
A)  a shelf used to store components. 
B)  a circuit often built with solderless connections. 
C)  a small printed circuit board. 
D)  a schematic diagram of a circuit.

Question 7

Definitions are formulas that a researcher creates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A solder bridge

Accepted Answer

A)  is a poor solder connection. 
B)  is also called a cold-solder joint. 
C)  effectively shorts any device between two conducting lines. 
D)  effectively opens any device between two conducting lines. 
A)  is a poor solder connection. 
B)  is also called a cold-solder joint. 
C)  effectively shorts any device between two conducting lines. 
D)  effectively opens any device between two conducting lines.

Question 9

A dc voltage source produces a constant load voltage

Accepted Answer

A)  for different load resistances. 
B)  for equal load resistances only. 
C)  with zero load resistance. 
D)  by using alternating current. 
A)  for different load resistances. 
B)  for equal load resistances only. 
C)  with zero load resistance. 
D)  by using alternating current.

Question 10

A law is true because you can verify it with an experiment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A definition is a formula invented for a new concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When troubleshooting,the ideal approximation is never adequate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When analyzing a transistor circuit,the transistor is visualized as a

Accepted Answer

A)  load resistor. 
B)  voltage source. 
C)  current source. 
D)  voltmeter. 
A)  load resistor. 
B)  voltage source. 
C)  current source. 
D)  voltmeter.

Question 14

The most common circuit troubles are

Accepted Answer

A)  faulty power supplies. 
B)  improper design. 
C)  broken switches. 
D)  open and shorts. 
A)  faulty power supplies. 
B)  improper design. 
C)  broken switches. 
D)  open and shorts.

Question 15

The input impedance of a voltmeter should be how many times greater than the Thevenin resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  100 
C)  1000 
D)  2 
A)  10 
B)  100 
C)  1000 
D)  2

Question 16

A formula is a rule that relates quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In order to avoid loading error,a field-effect transistor (FET)input or digital multimeter (DMM)is generally used to measure a voltage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The term stiff voltage source refers to a voltage source with a load resistance which is

Accepted Answer

A)  times larger than the source resistance. 
B)  100 times larger than the source resistance. 
C)  equal to the source resistance. 
D)  100 times smaller than the source resistance. 
A)  times larger than the source resistance. 
B)  100 times larger than the source resistance. 
C)  equal to the source resistance. 
D)  100 times smaller than the source resistance.

Question 19

The voltage across a shorted device is

Accepted Answer

A)  zero. 
B)  very high. 
C)  always greater than 10 volts. 
D)  measured with an ammeter. 
A)  zero. 
B)  very high. 
C)  always greater than 10 volts. 
D)  measured with an ammeter.

Question 20

The duality principle states that for any theorem in electrical circuit analysis there is a dual (opposite)theorem in which one replaces the original quantities with dual quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction

Norton current is sometimes called the open-circuit current.

A derivation is a formula that we can get from other formulas.

A dc current source produces a constant load current

For higher approximations,a computer and a program like MultiSim should be used.

A linear resistance

A breadboard is

Definitions are formulas that a researcher creates.

A solder bridge

A dc voltage source produces a constant load voltage

A law is true because you can verify it with an experiment.

A definition is a formula invented for a new concept.

When troubleshooting,the ideal approximation is never adequate.

When analyzing a transistor circuit,the transistor is visualized as a

The most common circuit troubles are

The input impedance of a voltmeter should be how many times greater than the Thevenin resistance?

A formula is a rule that relates quantities.

In order to avoid loading error,a field-effect transistor (FET)input or digital multimeter (DMM)is generally used to measure a voltage.

The term stiff voltage source refers to a voltage source with a load resistance which is

The voltage across a shorted device is

The duality principle states that for any theorem in electrical circuit analysis there is a dual (opposite)theorem in which one replaces the original quantities with dual quantities.

Semoconductors

Diode Theory Key

Diode Circuits

Special-Purpose Diodes Key

BJT Fumdamentals

BJT Biasing

Basic BJT Amplifiers

Multistage,CC,and CB Amplifiers

Power Amplifiers

JFETS

Mosfets

Thyristors

Frequency Effects

Differential Amplifiers

Operational Amplifiers

Negative Feedback

Linear OP AMP Circuits

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Nonlinear Op-Amp Circuit Applications Key

Oscillators Key

Regulated Power Supplies Key

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