1. Calculate the value of VDS.

A. 0V

B. 0.35 V

C. 3.8 V

D. 33.5 V

Answer: Option C

2. Calculate the value of VDS.

A. 0V

B. 8V

C. 4.75 V

D. 16 V
Answer: Option D

3. Given the values of VDQ and IDQ for this circuit, determine the required values of RD and RS.

A. 2 k, 2 k

B. 1 k, 5.3 k

C. 3.2 k, 400

D. 2.5 k, 5.3 k

Answer: Option C

4. For what value of RD is the voltage across VDS zero?

A. 2.400 k

B. 5.167 k

C. 6.167 k

D. 6.670 k

Answer: Option B

5. For the FET, the relationship between the input and output quantities is ________ due to the
________ term in Shockley's equation.

A. nonlinear, cubed

B. linear, proportional

C. nonlinear, squared

Answer: Option C

6. For what value of R2 is VGSQ equal to 1 V?

A. 10 M

B. 100 M

C. 110 M
D. 220 M

Answer: Option B

7. Which of the following is (are) true of a self-bias configuration compared to a fixed-bias

configuration?

A. One of the dc supplies is eliminated.

B. A resistor RS is added.

C. VGS is a function of the output current ID.

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D

8. The input controlling variable for a(n) ________ is a current level and a voltage level for a(n)
________.

A. BJT, FET

B. FET, BJT

C. FET, FET

D. BJT, BJT

Answer: Option A

9. Through proper design, a ________ can be introduced that will affect the biasing level of a
voltage-controlled JFET resistor.

A. photodiode

B. thermistor

C. laser diode

D. Zener diode

Answer: Option B

10.

For what value of RS can the depletion-type MOSFETs operate in enhancement mode?
A. 2.4 k

B. 5k

C. 6.2 k

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

11. On the universal JFET bias curve, the vertical scale labeled ________ can, in itself, be used to
find the solution to ________ configurations.

A. m, fixed-bias

B. M, fixed-bias

C. M, voltage-bias

D. m, voltage-bias

Answer: Option A

12. Calculate the value of RS. Assume VGSQ = −2V.

A. 0k

B. 1.68 k

C. 6.81 k

D. 8.5 k

Answer: Option B

13. Calculate the value of RD.

A. 2k

B. 3k

C. 3.5 k

D. 4.13 k
Answer: Option D

14. At what value of RS does the circuit switch from depletion mode to enhancement mode?

A. 250

B. 500

C. 10 M

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

15.

Which of the following current equations is true?

A. IG = ID

B. IG = IS

C. ID = IS

D. IG = ID = IS

Answer: Option C

16. Calculate VDSQ.

A. 1.0 V

B. 1.50 V

C. 2.56 V

D. 3.58 V

Answer: Option D

17. Calculate the value of VDS.

A. –3 V

B. 3V
C. –4 V

D. 4V

Answer: Option A

18. Which of the following represents the voltage level of VGS in a self-bias configuration?

A. VG

B. VGS(off)

C. VS

D. VP

Answer: Option C

19. The self-bias configuration eliminates the need for two dc supplies.

A. True

B. False

Answer: Option A

20. Which of the following is a false statement regarding the dc load line when comparing self-
bias and voltage-divider configurations?

A. Both are linear lines.

B. Both cross the origin.

C. Both intersect the transfer characteristics.

D. Both are obtained by writing Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) at the input side loop.

Answer: Option B