Deck 15: Current Generators

Question 1

Long runs of wire have the effect of reducing resistance to the lines.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A current generator can be constructed using either a field effect transistor or a junction transistor.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A ____ circuit is used to produce an output that is sensitive to an amount of current flow as opposed to some amount of voltage.

A) current differentiator
B) current converter
C) current generator
D) current diverter

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Many digital ohmmeters measure the value of a resistor by passing a known amount of current through it and then measuring the voltage drop across the resistor.

Question 5

A pnp junction transistor cannot be used to construct a current generator.

Question 6

Almost any range of resistance can be measured through a digital ohmmeter by using the proper amount of current and the correct ____.

A) correction factor
B) loss factor
C) inversion factor
D) multiplication factor

Question 7

The formula ____ can be used to calculate the value in of ohms that a resistor can have.

A) R = I / E
B) R = E / I
C) R = E * I
D) R = C / E

Question 8

____ are used to sense temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.

A) Analog sensing devices
B) Analog translation devices
C) Analog converters
D) Analog inverters

Question 9

Analog sensing devices are sensors that are designed to operate between some range of settings.

Question 10

A ____ can be used to maintain a constant voltage between a base and emitter.

A) JFET diode
B) photo diode
C) zener diode
D) Gunn diode