Diodes: PN junction, types (Zener, Schottky, etc.), and applications MCQs December 24, 2025November 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 15 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/15 Subscribe 1. A diode is a device that allows current to flow in: (A) Both directions (B) Direct current only (C) Alternating current only (D) Only one direction 2. In a PN junction diode, the P-type material is rich in: (A) Electrons (B) Holes (C) Neutrons (D) Protons 3. The N-type material of a PN junction diode is doped with elements that have: (A) More electrons than silicon (B) One less electron than silicon (C) The same number of electrons as silicon (D) No free electrons 4. When a forward voltage is applied to a PN junction diode, the diode: (A) Acts like an open circuit (B) Becomes non-conductive (C) Blocks current from passing (D) Allows current to pass through 5. The reverse bias condition in a PN junction diode results in: (A) Current flowing freely (B) A decrease in voltage across the diode (C) An increase in current (D) No current flow 6. A Zener diode is primarily used for: (A) Voltage regulation (B) Amplification (C) Light emission (D) Switching applications 7. The main characteristic of a Zener diode is that it allows current to flow in the reverse direction when the reverse voltage exceeds a certain value called the: (A) Threshold voltage (B) Forward voltage (C) Peak voltage (D) Breakdown voltage 8. Schottky diodes are known for their: (A) High capacitance (B) High reverse breakdown voltage (C) Low forward voltage drop (D) Slow switching speed 9. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are used in: (A) Voltage regulation (B) Signal amplification (C) Current limiting (D) Light emission for displays 10. The main advantage of a Schottky diode over a standard PN junction diode is: (A) Higher voltage tolerance (B) Higher current carrying capacity (C) Faster switching speed (D) Lower reverse leakage current 11. In a rectifier circuit, a diode is used to: (A) Block AC current (B) Convert DC to AC (C) Allow only the positive half-cycle of AC (D) Amplify the AC signal 12. Which of the following is a typical application of a Zener diode? (A) Signal modulation (B) Voltage stabilizer in power supplies (C) Frequency mixing in radios (D) Light emission in displays 13. A diode used in solar cells is primarily used to: (A) Store electrical energy (B) Rectify the AC output of the solar panel (C) Convert light energy to electrical energy (D) Control the temperature of the panel 14. Which type of diode is typically used for creating a sharp frequency cut-off in high-frequency circuits? (A) Tunnel diode (B) Schottky diode (C) Zener diode (D) Light-emitting diode (LED) 15. In a TV remote control, the diode used is typically a: (A) Zener diode (B) Schottky diode (C) Tunnel diode (D) Light Emitting Diode (LED)