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This set of Analog Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Features of Power Amplifier”.
1. The use of amplifier in a circuit is to _____________ for

input signal
a) Provide a phase shift
b) Provide strength
c) Provide frequency enhancement
d) Make circuit compatible
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The only use of amplifier in a circuit is to
provide strength to signal.
2. The unwanted characteristics of amplifier output apart

from desired output is collectively termed as
a) Inefficiency
b) damage
c) Fault
d) Distortion
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View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The unwanted characteristics of amplifier
output apart from desired output is collectively termed as
distortion. This should be avoided.
3. Unit of power rating of a transistor is expressed in

a) Watts
b) KWh
c) W/s
d) Wh
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Power rating is the maximum power allowable
to dissipate by a transistor beyond this point transistor may
behave unlikely. This is expressed in watts.
4. Which device is used for the amplification of audio signal

before power amplifiers
a) Diode
b) Op-amp
c) Vacuum tubes
d) SCR
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Before invention of power amplifier vacuum
tubes are used for audio signal amplification which
consumes large space and costly.
5. Power amplifier directly amplifies
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a) Voltage of signal
b) Current of the signal
c) Power of the signal
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Power amplifier increases voltage as well as
current. Increase in voltage or current is small compared to
normal amplifiers. But power amplification is occurred ie.
Voltage x current is more.
6. Input stage of power amplifier is also called

a) First op
b) Beginning stage
c) Front end
d) Normal stage
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Input stage of power amplifier is also called
front end.
7. Transistor in power amplifier is

a) An active device
b) A passive device
c) A op-amp
d) A voltage generating device
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Transistor is an active device since transistor
contain voltage sources which is necessary for
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amplification.
8. For a perfect power amplifier output power rating will be

________ if output impedance is halved.
a) Halved
b) Squared
c) Doubled
d) Square rooted
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since in the equation of power output power is
proportional to current square and inversely proportional to
resistance. Power will be doubled.
9. Which of the following audio speaker will be hard to be

driven by a power amplifier
a) 4ohm
b) 8ohm
c) 12ohm
d) 2ohm
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: If the resistance of audio amplifier is less, the
output power of the transistor will be high since output
current is increasing. Hence to drive 2ohm speaker
amplifier needs double power that for 4ohm speaker.
10. The power rating of amplifier is 100watts then the

transistor can only operate at
a) Power higher than 100w
b) Power lower than 100w
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c) Power near to 100w

d) Power lower than 50w
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The power rating of transistor is the maximum
allowable power usage of a transistor beyond that transistor
may damage. Last option may be correct if the word “only”
is not in the question.
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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Comparison of Amplifier
Classes”.
1. Which of the following amplifier class have highest

linearity and lowest distortion?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class B push-pull
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Class A amplifier have highest linearity and
lowest distortion.
2. Which of the following letter is not used to represent a

class?
a) D
b) B
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c) C
d) E
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: There is no amplifier called Class E. There are
only A, B, C, D, G, H, S.
3. Which of the following letter is not used to represent a

class?
a) I
b) H
c) G
d) S
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: There is no amplifier called Class I. There are
only A, B, C, D, G, H, S are present.
4. Which of the following class has poorest linearity

a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class AB
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Class C amplifier have poorest linearity since I
only take < 180-degree oscillation.
5. Which of the following amplifier cannot be used for audio

frequency amplification?
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a) Class A
b) Class C
c) Class AB
d) Class B push-pull
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Class C amplifier cannot be used for audio
frequency amplifiers because of its high distortion.
6. Which of the following amplifier is less efficient than

others?
a) Class C
b) Class B
c) Class A
d) Class AB
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Class A is less efficient than other type it is the
primitive type.
7. Which of the following amplifier is designed to operate in

digital pulses?
a) Class D
b) Class C
c) Class AB
d) Class B
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Class D amplifiers are designed to operate on
digital filters while C, AB, B can only amplify analog signal.
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8. Which of the following class have a theoretical efficiency

of 50%?
a) Class A
b) Class C
c) Class AB
d) Class D
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Class A amplifier have theoretical efficiency of
50%. 50% of the energy supplied is a waste.
9. Which of the following class have a theoretical efficiency

of 78.5%?
a) Class A
b) Class D
c) Class C
d) Class B
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Class B amplifier have a theoretical efficiency
of 78.5% which higher than Class A while Class D
theoretically have efficiency of 100%.
10. Which of the following amplifier is most suited for

making tuning circuits?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class D
View Answer
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Answer: c
Explanation: Class C is most suitable amplifier type for
tuning circuit and radio frequency amplification. It employs
filtering and hence the final signal is completely acceptable.
Class C amplifiers are quite efficient than other types.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Distortion in Amplifier-1”.
1. The problem in which output signal is not exact

reproduction of output signal in amplifier is collectively
called
a) Thermal runaway
b) Phase error
c) Distortion
d) Biasing error
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The deviation of output from exact copy of
input signal with an amplification is collectively known as
the distortion of amplifier. They are of different kind.
2. Which of the following is not a reason for distortion in

amplifier output
a) Incorrect biasing level
b) Sinusoidal input
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c) Non- linear amplification

d) Large input signal
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Incorrect biasing level that is, if biasing level is
not properly managed improper gain may lead to distortion.
Non-linear amplification is a common reason for distortion in
case of transistor. If input signal is large then output exceed
maximum peak of output that can be provided by amplifier.
3. Amplitude distortion is due to

a) Shift in Q-point
b) Change in input
c) Linear amplification
d) Large input signal
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Amplitude distortion is due to change in DC
operating points when signal is applied.
4. If output of amplifier exceeds maximum allowable value,

___________ is occurs in output waveform.
a) Clipping
b) Clamping
c) Rectifying
d) Rounding
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: If amplifier output is beyond maximum value it
cannot display voltage further than maximum value. This
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constitute clipping.
5. Flat tops in the output signal is due to

a) Frequency distortion
b) Amplitude distortion
c) Phase distortion
d) Harmonic distortion
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Flat top surface at output is called clipping of
output waveform. This is due to amplifier distortion.
6. Frequency distortion occurs due to level of _________ is

varied with frequency.
a) Amplitude
b) Amplification
c) Distortion
d) Output
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Due to abnormalities of transistor level of
amplification varies with frequency which constitute
frequency distortion.
7. Phase distortion can also be called as

a) Frequency distortion
b) Amplitude distortion
c) Delay distortion
d) Harmonic distortion
View Answer
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Answer: c
Explanation: Another name of phase distortion is delay
distortion. It is called so, because it associated with a delay.
8. The distortion caused by multiple frequencies in output is

called
a) Amplifier distortion
b) Harmonic distortion
c) Phase distortion
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The distortion happened due to presence of
harmonic frequencies in output is known as harmonic
distortion.
9. Harmonic distortion is caused by nonlinearities of

a) Voltage divider circuit
b) Resistive elements only
c) Passive elements
d) Active elements
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Harmonic distortion is caused by Active
elements in the circuit.
10. Which of the following components in a transistor circuit

is really responsible for harmonic distortion
a) Capacitor
b) Resistor
c) Transistor
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d) Inductance
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Harmonic distortion is caused by Active
elements in the circuit. Hence transistor is causing
harmonic distortion.

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This set of Analog Circuits online test focuses on “Distortion

in Amplifier-2”.
1. THD+N is a scale used to expressing _______ of an

audio amplifier
a) Gain
b) Sound quality
c) Amplification factor
d) Distortion
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: THDN is a scale used to express sound quality
of an audio amplifier. THD+N is measured using distortion
analyzer.
2. THD is a measure of
a) Amount of harmonic content present in signal
b) Amount of output power
c) Total amount of distortion
d) Total amount of amplitude distortion
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View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: THD or total harmonic distortion is a measure
amount of harmonic content resent in a signal.
3. The ratio of the RMS amplitude of the higher order

harmonic frequencies to the RMS amplitude of the
fundamental frequency is commonly called
a) Total harmonic power
b) Total amplitude distortion
c) Total frequency distortion
d) Total harmonic distortion
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: THD is the ratio of RMS amplitude of higher
order harmonic frequencies to the RMS amplitude of the
fundamental frequency. THD is expressed in percentage.
4. Intermodulation distortion is caused by

a) Presence of harmonic components in signal
b) Non- linearity of biasing circuit
c) Non-linearity of amplifier
d) High frequency signal
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Intermodulation distortion is caused by non-
linearity of amplifier. Therefore, this is a problem arises in
real life implementation.
5. The ratio of the RMS value of additional frequency
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components in output to the RMS value of the original

output of amplifier is called as
a) Intermodulation distortion
b) Total amplitude distortion
c) Total frequency distortion
d) Total harmonic distortion
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The ratio of the RMS value of additional
frequency components in output to the RMS value of the
original output of amplifier is known as intermodulation
distortion.
6. Second order harmonic distortion is

a) Amount of second harmonics and first harmonics in
signal
b) Amount of second harmonics and fourth harmonics in
signal
c) Amount of second harmonics present in signal
d) RMS value of all even harmonics in signal
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Second harmonic distortion is the amount of
second harmonic signal present in signal. It is important
since second harmonic is most troublesome among other
harmonics.
7. Power delivered to load is _________ with increase in

harmonic distortion.
a) Increases
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b) Decreases
c) Constant
d) Cannot predict
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The equation of output power (Pac)D = Pac
(1+D2). It is clear that output power increases with
distortion.
8. In three-point method the harmonics which are

considered for calculating distortion is
a) First harmonics only
b) First and Second harmonics only
c) First, Second and Third harmonics only
d) Second and Third harmonics only
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In tree-point method, the distortion due to first
and second harmonics is considered.
9. If D1, D2, D3, D4 are the distortion produced by second,

third, fourth, fifth respectively (others are insignificant).
Then total harmonic distortion is
a) √(D12+D22+D32+D42)
b) √(D12+D32)
c) √(D22+D42)
d) √(D12+D22)
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Resultant harmonics is RMS value of
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individual harmonics.
10. Power delivered to load calculated by five-point method

can be equal to
(Pac is power delivered to load without distortion and D is
the RMS of all Harmonic distortion)
a) Pac (1-D2)
b) Pac /D2
c) Pac (1+D2)
d) Pac D2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Equation of power delivered to load is same
whether it is calculated by three-point or five point. The only
difference is calculation of D.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Heat Sink for Power
Transistor-1”.
1. What is the purpose of heat sink in transistor circuit?

a) Provide sufficient heat for transistor
b) Absorb excess heat from transistor
c) Keep transistor at desired temperature range
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Heat sink in transistor circuit perform a major
function of keeping temperature of transistor at a desired
range which include all above option.
2. What is the major principle behind heat sink action?

a) Avogadro’s law
b) Fourier’s law
c) Archimedes principal
d) Faraday’s law
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View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Major principle behind heat sink is Fourier’s
law. Fourier’s law of heat conduction, simplified to a one-
dimensional form is, when there is a temperature gradient
heat will be transferred from the higher temperature region
to the lower temperature region. The rate at which heat is
transferred by conduction is proportional to the product of
the temperature gradient and the cross-sectional area
through which heat is transferred.
3. Comparing high heat objects with cooling objects which

one will have slow-moving molecules?
a) High heat objects
b) Cooling objects
c) Both of them have equal molecular movement
d) Cannot be predicted
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since temperature is low for cooling objects
the energy of molecule will also be low.
4. If water is used as a cooling medium then it is termed as

a) liquid plate
b) aqua plate
c) hot plate
d) cold plate
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: heat sink transfers thermal energy from a high-
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temperature medium to a low-temperature medium like air,

water etc. Usually air is used as a low-temperature medium.
If water is used as medium, then it is termed as cold plate.
5. Active heat sinks are also called as

a) fans
b) on sinks
c) high sinks
d) normal sinks
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Active heat sinks are also called as fans. Fans
can be classified into ball bearing type and sleeve bearing
type.
6. Passive heat sinks are made of

a) Copper
b) Aluminum
c) Iron
d) Zinc
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The thermal conductivity of the aluminum is
about 235 W/mK; it is the cheapest and lightweight metal.
Aluminum heat sinks are also called as extruded heat sinks
because they can be made using extrusion technique.
7. Difference between active heat sink and passive heat

sink is that passive heat sink
a) Possess mechanical components
b) Possess electrical components
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c) Do not possess mechanical components

d) Do not possess metal components
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Unlike active heat sink passive heat sink do
not possess any mechanical component and are made of
aluminum finned radiator.
8. Which of the following heat sink more durable?

a) Stamped heat sink
b) Ball bearing type heat sink
c) Sleeve bearing type heat sink
d) Aluminum heat sink
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The more durable heat sink among this is
aluminum heat sink.
9. Active heat sinks are less durable than passive heat sink
because of the presents of
a) Complex electrical network
b) Non-metal components
c) Metal components
d) Moving components
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Active heat sink include moving components
and hence it should be periodically serviced.
10. Aluminum heat sink is also called
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a) Folded-Fin heat sink

b) Bonded-Fin heat sink
c) Sleeve bearing type heat sink
d) Extrusion heat sink
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Aluminum heat sinks are also called as
extruded heat sinks as they can be made using extrusion.

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Sink for Power Transistor-2”.
1. Which of the following heat sink is used for low power

application
a) Stamped heat sink
b) Machining heat sink
c) Aluminum heat sink
d) Bolded-Fin heat sink
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Stamped heat sinks are made of metal that
are stamped to form a particular shape. These are cheaper
compared to extruded heat sinks. These are used for low-
power applications and hence these are low in
performance.
2. The performance of heat sink does not depend upon

a) Choice of material
b) Protrusion design
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c) Surface treatment
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The performance of the heat sink depends on
the factors like the choice of a material, protrusion design,
surface treatment and air velocity.
3. Heat sinks are also called

a) High sinks
b) Heat spreaders
c) On-sinks
d) Active heat sinks
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Heat sinks are also called as Heat spreaders,
which are frequently used as covers on a computer’s
memory to dissipate its heat.
4. Heat dissipation from heat sink take place primarily by

a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Radiation
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Heat dissipation from heat sink take place
primarily by convection since there is no actual contact
between heat sink and transistor. Heat dissipation is also
take place by Radiation but it is comparatively low.
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5. Heat sinks are provided with peripheral fins to

a) Provide good appearance
b) Increase heat absorption
c) Increase surface area of heat dissipation
d) Provide material stability
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Heat sinks are provided with peripheral fins to
increase surface area of heat conduction. Increase in
dissipation also increase absorption but more correct option
is c.
6. Heat sinks are usually provided with black anodized

finish to
a) Enhance heat dissipation by radiation
b) Enhance heat dissipation by convection
c) Prevent electrical connection
d) Remove dust accumulation
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Heat sinks are usually provided with black
anodized finish to enhance heat dissipation by radiation.
7. Which substance is used to maintain electrical insulation

between heat sink and transistor?
a) plastic
b) fiber
c) ceramic
d) mica
View Answer
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Answer: d
Explanation: Substance is used to maintain electrical
insulation between heat sink and transistor is a mica layer.
8. De-rating factor is usually expressed in

a) W/°C
b) °C/W
c) W/s
d) kW/K
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: De-rating factors for determining the power
dissipation rating is usually given at any temperature above
25°C. The de-rating factor is specified in W/°C.
9. Cavities embedded in heat source is also known as

a) Low sink
b) Sink hole
c) On-sink
d) Inverted sink
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Cavities embedded in heat source is also
known as inverted sink.
10. By dividing volumetric thermal resistance by required

thermal resistance we will obtain
a) Power dissipation of heat sink
b) Volume of heat sink
c) Maximum temperature of heat sink
d) Volume of surrounding air
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View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: By dividing volumetric thermal resistance by
required thermal resistance we will obtain volume of heat
sink.

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This set of Analog Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

1. The use of amplifier in a circuit is to _____________ for

2. The unwanted characteristics of amplifier output apart

3. Unit of power rating of a transistor is expressed in

4. Which device is used for the amplification of audio signal

5. Power amplifier directly amplifies

6. Input stage of power amplifier is also called

7. Transistor in power amplifier is

8. For a perfect power amplifier output power rating will be

9. Which of the following audio speaker will be hard to be

10. The power rating of amplifier is 100watts then the

c) Power near to 100w

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1. Which of the following amplifier class have highest

2. Which of the following letter is not used to represent a

3. Which of the following letter is not used to represent a

4. Which of the following class has poorest linearity

5. Which of the following amplifier cannot be used for audio

6. Which of the following amplifier is less efficient than

7. Which of the following amplifier is designed to operate in

8. Which of the following class have a theoretical efficiency

9. Which of the following class have a theoretical efficiency

10. Which of the following amplifier is most suited for

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1. The problem in which output signal is not exact

2. Which of the following is not a reason for distortion in

c) Non- linear amplification

3. Amplitude distortion is due to

4. If output of amplifier exceeds maximum allowable value,

5. Flat tops in the output signal is due to

6. Frequency distortion occurs due to level of _________ is

7. Phase distortion can also be called as

8. The distortion caused by multiple frequencies in output is

9. Harmonic distortion is caused by nonlinearities of

10. Which of the following components in a transistor circuit

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1. THD+N is a scale used to expressing _______ of an

3. The ratio of the RMS amplitude of the higher order

4. Intermodulation distortion is caused by

5. The ratio of the RMS value of additional frequency

components in output to the RMS value of the original

6. Second order harmonic distortion is

7. Power delivered to load is _________ with increase in

8. In three-point method the harmonics which are

9. If D1, D2, D3, D4 are the distortion produced by second,

10. Power delivered to load calculated by five-point method

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1. What is the purpose of heat sink in transistor circuit?

2. What is the major principle behind heat sink action?