Physics Quiz: Semiconductor Devices

What is the basic function of a PN junction diode?

• Generate heat when current flows through it

• Allow current to flow in both directions

• Allow current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction

• Act as a switch to control the flow of current

What is the main purpose of a Zener diode?

• To store electrical charge

• To maintain a constant voltage across its terminals

• To convert AC to DC

• To amplify electrical signals

What does BJT stand for in the context of semiconductor devices?

• Binary Junction Transistor

• Bipolar Jumper Transistor

• Bipolar Junction Transistor

• Basic Junction Transistor

What is the full form of MOSFET?

• Magnesium-Oxygen-Silicon Field-Effect Transistor

• Metal-Oxide-Silicon Field-Effect Transistor

• Magnetic-Oscillating-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor

• Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor

Which semiconductor device is used for amplification and switching purposes?

• transistor

• capacitor

• diode

• resistor