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BJT Configuration - Analog

Circuits Questions and Answers
by Manish
4 minutes

This set of Analog Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “BJT Configuration”.

1. For a BJT, for common base configuration the input

characteristics is represented by a plot between which of
the following parameters?
a) VBE and IE
b) VBE and IB
c) VCE and IC
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: For a BJT, the input characteristics is given by
a plot between VBE and IB.

2. For a BJT, for common base configuration the output

characteristics is represented by a plot between which of
the following parameters?
a) VBE and IB
b) VCE and IC

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c) VCB and IC
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: For a BJT, the output characteristics is given
by a plot between VCE and IC.

3. In a BJT, if the collector-base junction is reverse-biased

and the base-emitter junction is forward-biased, which
region is the BJT operating in?
a) Saturation region
b) Active region
c) Cutoff region
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: If the collector-base junction is reverse-biased
and the base-emitter junction is forward-biased,then the
BJT functions in the active region of the output
characteristics.

4. In a BJT, if the collector-base junction is forward-biased

and the base-emitter junction is forward-biased, which
region is the BJT operating in?
a) Saturation region
b) Active region
c) Cutoff region
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a

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Explanation: If the collector-base junction and the base-

emitter junction are both forward-biased,then the BJT
functions in the saturation region of the output
characteristics.

5. In a BJT, if the collector-base junction and the base-

emitter junction are both reverse-biased, which region is the
BJT operating in?
a) Saturation region
b) Active region
c) Cutoff region
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: If the collector-base junction and the base-
emitter junction are both reverse-biased,then the BJT
functions in the cutoff region of the output characteristics.

6. From the given characteristics, what is the value of IC at

IB=30 uA and VCE=10 V?

a) 3 mA
b) 3.4 mA
c) 0 mA
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: At the intersection of IB=30 uA and VCE=10 V,
IC=3.4 mA.

7. From the given characteristics, what is the value of IC at

VBE=0.7 V and VCE=15 V?

a) 3.4 mA
b) 0 mA
c) 2.5 mA
d) 10 mA
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: From the characteristics, the value of IB at
VBE=0.7V is 20uA. Now, from IB=20 uA, we get IC = 2.5
mA.

8. Which of the following correctly determines the relation

between α and β?
a) β=α/(1-α)
b) α=β/(1-α)
c) β=α/(1-β)
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: α and β are related as β=α/(1-α).

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9. The value of IC is precisely zero when the value of IE is

zero.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: When the value of IE is zero, then the value of
IC is equal to ICBO which is in the order of microamperes
but not zero.

10. For common emitter configuration, which of the

following is the correct relation?
a) IC < IE
b) IC = βIB
c) IC = αIE
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: All the relations hold true i.e. IC = βIB and IC =
αIE. As α<1, hence IC < IE

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Analog Circuits Questions and
Answers
by Manish
3-4 minutes

This set of Analog Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “BJT Construction and
Operation”.

1. Which of the following is not a valid type of a BJT?

a) PNP
b) NPN
c) PPN
d) All of the mentioned
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Answer:c
Explanation:A BJT is a device with a layer of semiconductor
sandwitched between 2 unlike types of semiconductors and
hence, PPN is not a valid type of a BJT.

2. In a BJT, the outer layers are much more thick as

compared to the middle layer.
a) True
b) False

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Answer:a
Explanation: In a BJT, the thickness of the middle layer or
the base is thin as compared to the collector and emitter.

3. In a BJT, which of the following layers is heavily doped?

a) Collector
b) Emitter
c) Base
d) All of the mentioned.
View Answer

Answer:b
Explanation: In a BJT, emitter is heavily doped whereas
base and collector are lightly doped.

4. Considering the resistances of emitter, collector and

base to be Re, Rc and Rb respectively, which of the
following is the correct statements?
a) Re > Rb > Rc
b) Rc > Rb > Re
c) Rb > Rc > Re
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer:c
Explanation: As the base is lightly doped, the number of
free charge carriers are less and hence the resistance is
high and as the emitter is the most highly doped, its
resistance is low.

5. In a pnp-BJT, when the E-B junction is forward biased

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and no voltage is applied across C-B junction, what

happens to the width of the depletion region in the E-B
junction?
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Remains same
d) Can’t be determined
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Answer: b
Explanation: On application of a forward bias voltage across
E-B junction, the width of the depletion region decreases.

6. Which of the following statements is true about proper

functioning of a BJT?
a) One junction is forward biased and one is reverse
biased.
b) Both junctions are forward biased
c) Both junctions are reverse biased
d) Can’t be determined
View Answer

Answer:a
Explanation: In a BJT, one junction is forward biased and
the other is reverse biased depending upon the type of the
transistor.

7. What is the typical order of magnitude of the base current

for a BJT?
a) 10 -8
b) 10 -9
c) 10 -6

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d) 10 -3
View Answer

Answer:c
Explanation: As the base current is quite lower as
compared to the collector and emitter current, it is usually in
the order of microamperes.

8. The collector current in a BJT is temparature-

independent.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer:b
Explanation: The collector current I C in a BJT is made up of
two components – one due to majority carriers and the
other due to minority carriers. The component of IC due to
minority carriers i.e ICO is temparature sensitive.

9. Which of the following currents in a BJT is also called

leakage current?
a) IC
b) IE
c) ICO
d) ICBO
View Answer

Answer:c
Explanation: Leakage current in a BJT is the name given to
ICO, which is due to the flow of minority carriers.

10. Which of the following relations are correct?

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a) IE + IB = IC
b) IC + IB = IE
c) IE + IC = IB
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer:b
Explanation: On applying KCL to the BJT, we get IC + IB =
IE.

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Operation Limits - Analog Circuits

Questions and Answers
by Manish
4-5 minutes

This set of Analog Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Limits of Operation”.

1. For a BJT, what is typically the shape of the power

dissipation curve, if it’s plotted on the output characterisics?
a) Parabola
b) Linear
c) Hyperbola
d) Circular
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Answer: c
Explanation: Power Dissipation in a BJT is given by
P=VCE.IC. This is in the form of k=xy which is the equation
of a hyperbola.

2. What is the region on the output characteristics below IC

= ICEO line called?
a) Active region
b) Cutoff region
c) Saturation region

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d) None of the mentioned

View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The region below IC = ICEO is called the cutoff
region.

3. What is the region on the output characteristics for VCE <

VCEsat called?
a) Active region
b) Cutoff region
c) Saturation region
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The region below VCE < VCEsat is called the
saturation region.

4. From the given characteristics, the value of VCEsat is

closest to which of the following values?

a) 0.3 V
b) 1 V
c) 5 V

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d) None of the mentioned

View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: From the given characteristics, it is evident
that the VCEsat is closest to 0.3 V.

5. Given that the collector power dissipation is 300 mW,

what is the value of collector current for the collector to
emitter voltage = 12 V?
a) 50 mA
b) 0 mA
c) 25 mA
d) 100 mA
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: P=VCE.IC => 300mW = (12V)IC => IC=300/12
mA = 25 mA.

6. Given that the collector power dissipation is 300 mW,

what is the value of collector to emitter voltage for collector
current = 50 mA?
a) 6 V
b) 3 V
c) 0 V
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: P=VCE.IC => 300mW = VCE(50 mA) => VCE =
300/50 = 6 V.

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7. From the given curve tracer response, what is the value

of β for IC = 7 mA and VCE = 5 V?

a) 150
b) 180
c) 250
d) 120
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: From the curve, we get change in IC =
(8.2-6.4) mA and change in IB = 10 uA. Hence, /beta; =
(1.8/0.01) = 180.

8. If the positive lead of a DMM, with the mode set to

ohmmeter is connected to the base and the negative lead
to the emitter and a low resistance reading is obtained, then
what is the type of transistor that is being tested?
a) npn
b) pnp
c) faulty
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation:If the positive lead of a DMM, with the mode
set to ohmmeter is connected to the base and the negative
lead to the emitter and a low resistance reading is obtained,
then what is the type of transistor that is being tested is
npn.

9. If the positive lead of a DMM, with the mode set to

ohmmeter is connected to the base and the negative lead
to the emitter and a high resistance reading is obtained,
then what is the type of transistor that is being tested?
a) npn
b) pnp
c) faulty
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation:If the positive lead of a DMM, with the mode
set to ohmmeter is connected to the base and the negative
lead to the emitter and a low resistance reading is obtained,
then what is the type of transistor that is being tested is
npn.

10. For the given transistor, what is the correct sequence of

the pins from left to right?

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a) ECB
b) BCE
c) CEB
d) The device is not a transistor
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: With the curved side facing away the correct
lead sequence is base, collector, emitter.

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Emitter Bias Questions and
Answers
by Manish
3 minutes

This set of Analog Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “BJT DC biasing – Fixed Bias
and Emitter Bias”.

1. Whichof the following is the correct relatioship between IB

and IE?
a) IB = β IE
b) IB = IE
c) IB = (β + 1) IE
d) IE = (β + 1) IB
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: For a BJT, the collector and emitter current are
related as IE = (β + 1) IB.

2. For best operation of a BJT, which region must the

operating point be set at?
a) Active region
b) Cutoff region

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c) Saturation region
d) None of thye mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Operating point for a BJT must always be set
in the active region to ensure proper functioning. Setting up
of Q-point in any other region may lead to reduced
functionality.

3. From the given circuit, what is the value of IBQ?

a) 47.08 mA
b) 47.08 uA
c) 50 uA
d) 0 mA
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: We know that IBQ = (VCC – VBE)/RB =
11.3/240 uA = 47.08 uA.

4. From the given circuit, what is the value of VCEQ?

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a) 7 V
b) 0.7 V
c) 6.83 V
d) 7.17 V
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: VCEQ = VCC – ICRC. Hence, VCEQ = 6.83 V.

5. From the given circuit, what is the value of VBC?

a) 6.13 V
b) -6.13 V
c) 7 V
d) -7 V
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: VBC = VB – VC = VBE – VCE = -6.13 V.

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6. From the given circuit, what is the value of the saturation

collector current?

a) 5 mA
b) 5.45 mA
c) 4.54 mA
d) 10.9 mA
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Saturation collector current = VCC/RC = 5.45
mA.

7. In the given circuit, what is the value of IC?

a) 2.01 mA
b) 2.01 uA

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c) 10.05 mA
d) 10.05 uA
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: β IB = 2.01 mA.

8. In the given circuit, what is the value of VCE?

a) 20 V
b) 13.97 V
c) 14.98 V
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: VCE = VCC – ICRC = 13.97 V.

9. In the given circuit, what is the value of VE?

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a) 12.01 V
b) 1.01 V
c) 0 V
d) 2.01 V
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: VE = VC – VCE = 2.01 V.

10. In the given circuit, what is the value of saturation

collector current?

a) 10 mA
b) 8.77 mA

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c) 6.67 mA
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Saturation collector current = VCC/(RC + RE) =
6.67 mA.

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