Section A: Multiple Choice Questions.

1.  1. A component that allows only unidirectional current to pass

through it is __________ __.

A. Resistor
B. inductor
C. transformer
D. diode

2. 2. Which statement is true about diodes?

A. It changes the direction of flow of current.

B. It allows current to flow in all directions.
C. It allows current to flow in one direction only.
D. It reduces the amount of current in the circuit.

3. 3. How many terminals does a diode have?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

4. 4. What is the state of an ideal diode in the region of

conduction?

A. An open circuit
B. A short circuit
C. Undefined
D. A closed circuit

5. 5. The diode is .

A. The simplest of conductor devices

B. A three terminal device
C. A device that has characteristics that closely match those of a
simple switch
 D. A device that regulates flow of current
6. 6. The ideal diode is a (n) circuit in the region of
non-conduction.

A. Open
B. Short
C. Active
D. closed

7. 7. A diode is used as a rectifier because it .

A. Allows alternating current to flow in any direction.

B. Allows alternating current to flow in one direction only.
C. Amplifies alternating current.
D. Blocks alternating current in either direction.

8. 8. Which one is the basic circuit symbol of a diode?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. B. C. D.

9. 9. Which statement is false about a light emitting diode (LED).

A. They emit light when current passes through them.

B. They allow unidirectional flow off current.
C. They are a type of diodes.
D. They work only with dc voltages only
 10. 10. Which one is the circuit symbol of a LED?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. B. C. D.

Section B: Fill in Questions

1. The process of changing ac into dc is __________ .
2. rectification

3. The diagrams belowFig 11.2.1 shows two circuit configurations.

(a) The bulb will light up as shown in .

Configuration 1
 (b) In configuration 1 we can say the diode is .
Forward
biased
(c) In configuration 2 we can say the diode is .
Reverse
biased

Section C: Free response Questions

1. Explain what is meant by

(a) a diode
A diode is an electronic component that allows current to flow in one
direction only.
(b) Rectification
Rectification is the process of converting ac to dc.

2. A physics class was carrying out an experiment to demonstrate the

function of a diode.
The apparatus where set as shown below.
a) Draw a circuit diagram for the class set up.

b) When the switch is on, explain what would happen.

Current will flow through the diode which is forward biased and the
lamp will glow.

c) Draw a circuit diagram to show the diode reversed biased.