Basic Electronic Components Quiz

What is the primary function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

• To store electrical energy

• To amplify signals

• To introduce resistance to the flow of electric current

• To convert AC to DC

Which of the following is a passive electronic component?

• Transistor

• Diode

• Microcontroller

• Resistor

What is the unit of capacitance?

• Henry

• Volt

• Ohm

• Farad

Which material is commonly used in the construction of diodes?

• Copper

• Silicon

• Aluminum

• Iron

What is the function of a capacitor in a circuit?

• To store magnetic energy

• To store electrical energy

• To convert electrical energy to mechanical energy

• To block AC and allow DC

Which of the following is a type of inductor core material?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Ferrite

• Silicon

What is the primary use of a relay in electronic circuits?

• To convert AC to DC

• To amplify signals

• To control a high-powered circuit using a low power signal

• To store energy

Which of the following is a type of transistor?

• Varicap

• Schottky

• NPN

• Zener

What is the main advantage of MOSFET over BJT?

• Higher power loss

• Lower input resistance

• Higher input resistance

• Lower frequency of operations

What is the function of a diode in a circuit?

• To convert AC to DC

• To amplify signals

• To store electrical energy

• To allow current to pass in one direction