Q.1

The only way to close an SCR is with:

  • a trigger input applied to the gate
  • forward breakover voltage
  • low-current dropout
  • valley voltage
Q.2

The TRIAC is equivalent to ________________.

  • a four-layer diode
  • two DIACs in parallel
  • a thyristor with a gate lead
  • two SCRs in parallel
Q.3

An optically coupled isolator is a device containing _________ in a single package.

  • a photodiode and an optotransmitter
  • an LED and an SCR
  • an anode and a cathode
  • an IRED and a silicon phototransistor
Q.4

A TRIAC:

  • can trigger only on positive gate voltages
  • can trigger only on negative gate voltages
  • cannot be triggered with gate voltages
  • can be triggered by either a positive or a negative gate voltage
Q.5

The DIAC conducts in only one direction when gated on.

  • True
  • False
Q.6

The gate of a TRIAC can turn it on to have current flow in either direction.

  • True
  • False
Q.7

The optically coupled isolator interrupter module is used to transfer switching information between two electrically isolated points.

  • True
  • False
Q.8

When checking a good SCR or TRIAC with an ohmmeter it will:

  • show high resistance in both directions
  • show low resistance with positive on anode and negative on cathode, and high resistance when reversed
  • show high resistance with negative on anode and positive on cathode, and low resistance when reversed
  • show low resistance in both directions
Q.9

A DIAC is a bidirectional diode that has a symmetrical switching mode.

  • True
  • False
Q.10

A transducer does not convert energy from one form to another.

  • True
  • False
Q.11

SCRs are four-layer devices that are either fully conducting or not conducting.

  • True
  • False
Q.12

A photodiode is a device that produces light.

  • True
  • False
Q.13

To turn an SCR off, simply remove the gate voltage.

  • True
  • False
Q.14

What does a hall effect sensor sense?

  • temperature
  • moisture
  • magnetic fields
  • pressure
Q.15

What causes the piezoelectric effect?

  • heat or dissimilar metals
  • pressure on a crystal
  • water running on iron
  • a magnetic field
Q.16

A semiconductor using the hall effect will detect magnetic fields.

  • True
  • False
Q.17

A TRIAC will control AC voltage during the positive half cycle only.

  • True
  • False
Q.18

A TRIAC can be triggered or activated by either a positive or a negative input gate trigger.

  • True
  • False
Q.19

A thermistor is a semiconductor device that acts like a piezoresistive resistor.

  • True
  • False
Q.20

The silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) is a three-layer device consisting of a gate, an anode, and a cathode.

  • True
  • False
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