Zener Diode MCQs Part 4

Electrical Engineering MCQs on Zener Diode

The load voltage is roughly constant when a Zener diode is

The load voltage is roughly constant when a Zener diode is

1. Forward biased
2. Operating in the breakdown region
3. Reverse biased
4. Unbiased

Correct answer: 2. Operating in the breakdown region

For increasing the voltage rating, zener diodes are connected in

For increasing the voltage rating, zener diodes are connected in

1. Parallel
2. Series
3. Series-parallel
4. None of these

Correct answer: 2. Series

Another name for Zener diode is

Another name for Zener diode is

1. Breakdown diode
2. Current diode
3. Power diode
4. Voltage diode

Correct answer: 1. Breakdown diode

A Zener diode utilizes which of following characteristic for voltage regulation

A Zener diode utilizes which of following characteristic for voltage regulation

1. Both forward and reverse
2. Forward
3. Reverse
4. None of these

Correct answer: 3. Reverse

The current in a Zener diode is limited by

The current in a Zener diode is limited by

1. External resistance
2. Power dissipation
3. Both of above
4. None of these

Correct answer: 3. Both of above