Voltage regulators and stabilizers MCQs December 24, 2025November 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. The primary function of a voltage regulator is to: (A) Maintain a constant output voltage regardless of input fluctuations (B) Convert AC to DC (C) Convert DC to AC (D) Increase the input voltage 2. A linear voltage regulator typically uses: (A) High frequency switching (B) A transformer to step up the voltage (C) A pass transistor that dissipates excess power as heat (D) A capacitor to store energy 3. The output voltage of a linear voltage regulator is: (A) Always higher than the input voltage (B) Constant and independent of the input voltage (C) Always lower than the input voltage (D) Always equal to the input voltage 4. The LM317 is an example of which type of voltage regulator? (A) Switching regulator (B) Buck converter (C) Zener regulator (D) Linear regulator 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of a switching voltage regulator? (A) It uses resistors to control the output voltage (B) It always provides a lower output voltage than the input (C) It produces less heat compared to linear regulators (D) It requires more complex circuitry compared to linear regulators 6. A voltage regulator with an adjustable output voltage typically has: (A) A fixed resistor in its feedback loop (B) A transformer that automatically adjusts voltage (C) An internal oscillator to generate different voltages (D) A feedback control system that adjusts the output 7. Which of the following is NOT a type of voltage regulator? (A) Parallel resistor regulator (B) Linear voltage regulator (C) Switching voltage regulator (D) Zener diode regulator 8. A voltage stabilizer is used to: (A) Maintain a constant input voltage (B) Maintain a constant output voltage when input fluctuates (C) Convert AC to DC (D) Increase the voltage when it drops 9. A typical voltage stabilizer uses a component called a: (A) Capacitor (B) Inductor (C) Zener diode (D) Transformer 10. The primary difference between a voltage regulator and a voltage stabilizer is that: (A) A voltage stabilizer is used for AC applications, while a voltage regulator is used for DC applications (B) A voltage stabilizer provides a more accurate output voltage (C) A voltage regulator provides constant voltage, while a stabilizer adjusts voltage automatically for both low and high input levels (D) A voltage stabilizer is only used in high-power systems 11. A voltage stabilizer for home appliances typically uses: (A) A relay to cut off power when voltage is too high (B) A high-speed microcontroller to monitor voltage levels (C) A transformer and a capacitor to smooth the output (D) A Zener diode to regulate the voltage 12. In an automatic voltage stabilizer, the relay control mechanism is typically used to: (A) Change the voltage levels automatically (B) Convert AC into DC (C) Provide DC output to the load (D) Disconnect the device when the voltage exceeds a certain level 13. A constant voltage transformer (CVT) is often used as a voltage stabilizer because it: (A) Converts the input voltage into a regulated DC voltage (B) Provides high-efficiency DC power (C) Ensures a constant output voltage, regardless of load variations (D) Has a lower operating cost than other voltage stabilizers 14. The use of a voltage stabilizer is crucial when there are: (A) Steady input voltage with no variations (B) Frequent and significant fluctuations in the input voltage (C) Only slight differences in voltage levels (D) High demand for electrical current 15. The working principle of a stabilizer that uses a servo motor is based on: (A) Switching between different resistors to adjust the output (B) Using a capacitor to store and release energy (C) Automatically adjusting the voltage by turning a variable transformer (D) Using a diode to clamp the voltage at a fixed level 16. The efficiency of a voltage stabilizer can be significantly impacted by: (A) The size of the transformer used (B) All of the above (C) The load connected to the stabilizer (D) The ambient temperature 17. In a voltage stabilizer, the โcut-offโ feature is used to: (A) Regulate the output voltage (B) Prevent excessive voltage from reaching the load (C) Monitor the power usage (D) Ensure smooth voltage transitions 18. A stabilizer for an air conditioner generally helps in: (A) Ensuring the compressor motor works optimally despite fluctuating voltage (B) Filtering noise from the input power (C) Providing constant DC to the unit (D) Reducing the energy consumption of the unit 19. In an electronic voltage regulator, the most common control mechanism for maintaining output voltage is: (A) Linear feedback (B) Series switching (C) Pulse-width modulation (D) Capacitor regulation 20. In a power supply system, which of the following is an advantage of using a voltage regulator? (A) It increases the power consumption (B) It directly converts AC to DC (C) It reduces the power factor (D) It improves the performance and lifespan of electronic devices