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The typical current gain of a common emitter

transistor is 10-200

A resistor has three red bands. What is the

2200 ohm
resistance.

The physical size of a resistor is an indicator of

Power dissipation capability
its

Which electronic component or system

of components is this graphical symbol Bandpass filter
illustrating:

This amplifier circuit is a very common

configuration used to amplify the
difference in voltage between two input Differential amplifier
signals; in this case input 1 and 2. What
is this amplifier called?

What is a ZENER BARRIER? A zener barrier is a unit made to obtain

intrinsically safety in installations for
instrumentation in hazardous areas.

These circuits are all active filters.

Which of the circuits is a low-pass
filter? Figure 2

Can a ZENER BARRIER be installed in an

hazardous area? No, as only the output from the barrier
is intrinsically safe this is not allowed.
 The inductance which will induce an
EMF of 1 Volt in a conductor when
the current is changing at a rate of 1 Henry
Amp per second, is defined as

The circuit consists of two capacitors, C(1)

=6
C(18)

This circuit consists of two resistances, R1 = 6

ohm and R2 = 12 ohm , connected in series. R(S) =18 ohm
Calculate the equivalent resistance R(S) of the
two resistances.

This circuit consists of a current source I, a

change-over switch S, a resistor R and an
inductor L. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show
Figure 3
possible changes through L if the switch S is
suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2 at time t =
0. Only one of the diagrams is correct. Which?

This circuit consists of a voltage source V,

a change-over switch S, a resistor R and an
inductor L. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4
show possible changes in the voltage V(L) Figure 1
in case the switch S is suddenly shifted
from position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one
of the diagrams is correct. Which?

This circuit consists of a current source I, a

change-over switch S, a resistor R and a
capacitor C. The current/time figures 1 to 4
show possible changes in the current I in Figure C
case the switch S is suddenly shifted from
position 1 to 2 at time t= 0. Only one of the
diagrams is correct. Which?

This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a

change-over switch S, a resistor R and a
capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4 show
Figure 1
possible changes in the voltage V(C) in case the
switch S is suddenly shifted from position 1 to 2
at time t = 0. Only one of the diagrams is correct.
Which?
 The circuit consists of two inductors,
L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12H, connected in
parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of L(S) = 4 H
the two inductors.

Which function is this circuit performing?

Differentiating

The circuit consists of two inductors,

L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, in series.
Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the L(S) = 18 H
inductors.

What is an analogous signal? A variable electric signal.

Where in the personal computer is the BIOS

system located?
On the motherboard

What do you understand with a computer`s

POST system? A series of tests run by the computer at
power on

The picture shows a common used 3,5 inches diskette type for 1.44 MB
storing data. What is the data storing capacity for such
diskette?

The powersupply to the harddisk of a personal

computer consists normally of two voltages.
5 V and 12 V
Which?
 This circuit consists of two capacitors, C(1)
C(S) = 4
=6

This circuit consists of two resistances, R(1)=

12 ohm and R(2) = 6 ohm, connected in
R(S)= 4 ohm
parallel. Calculate the equivalent value R(S)
of the two resistances.

Which function is this operational amplifier circuit Inverting amplifier

performing?

What is the symbol for a THYRISTOR?

Figure 2.

Which of the 3 alternatives given is correct for a

NOT-gate? Figure 1.

Transmission lines play a central role in

radio frequency circuits, where they are used
to pipe signals around from one place to
another within a circuit, and often to an
Figure 4
antenna system. General rules for such
transmission line is that they must be
"matched". Which of the cables below
would you use to obtain a matched
transmission between Z1 and Z2?

This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate?

OR

This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which gate?

AND
This graphical symbol is a logic gate. Which
gate? NAND

This graphical symbol is a logic gate.

Which gate?
NOR

This circuit is a flip-flop. Which type?

Bi-stable flip-flop

This is a parallel L-C circuit with

curve showing frequency-
impedance characteristics. Which of f o = 1 / (2 sqrt (L/C) )
the formulas A to D will you utilize
for determining the resonant
frequency f?

This circuit is a logic gate with two input

signals, A and B, and one output signal Q.
Which type of logic function is the gate OR gate
giving?

Find the value of the voltage drop

from terminal A to terminal B in this
circuit: - 38 V

Which of the 3 alternatives given is correct

for an AND-gate?
Figure 3.
 Which of the 4 alternatives shows a PNP
transistor? Figure 2.

Which of the 4 alternatives shows a NPN

transistor? Figure 3.

This figure is a transformer,

with two windings, N(1) =
2000 and N(2) = 1000 turns,
on a common magnetic
1. I(2) = 4 A
circuit. Assume that there is
no energy loss in the
transformer itself. Calculate
the current I(2) when the
current I(1) = 2 A.

This circuit is a transformer with two

windings, N(1) = 2000 and N(2) = 1000
turns, on a common magnetic circuit.
1. V(2) = 50 V
Assume that there are no energy losses in
the transformer itself. Calculate the
output voltage V(2) when the input
voltage is V(1) = 100 Volt.

There are many applications in circuit

theory where it is important to obtain the
maximum possible power that a given
source can deliver. This figure consists 1. R(L) = R(s)
of a practical voltage source V(g) with
internal resistance R(s). A resistance
R(L) will maximize the power
transmission from the source to R(L)?

1. A signal representing 0 = "low" and 1 =

What is digital signal? "High"

This circuit is a logic gate with two input

signals, A and B, and one output signal
Q. Which type of logic function is the 1. NOR gate
gate giving?
 Diodes are widely used in rectification, or
the conversion of alternating current to
1. Figure 1
direct current. This circuit symbol is such
example. The input voltage V(in) is sine-
wave AC. Which of the shown output
voltages is correct for this circuit?

Choose the resistance R from the list A to

1. R(S) = 25 ohm
D which allows highest possible current
without exceeding 5W power consumption.

Which function is this operational amplifier circuit

performing? 1. Non-inverting amplifier

Which function is this operational amplifier circuit

performing? 1. Integrator

Which function is this operational amplifier

circuit performing? 1. Differentiator

This amplifier circuit is a very

common configuration used to amplify
the difference in voltage between two 1. Differential amplifier
input signals; in this case input 1 and
2. What is this amplifier called?

The circuit symbol is a full-wave bridge

rectifier. Which electronic component will
1. Capacitor
you connect between `a` and `b` in order to
obtain reduced ripple voltage to the load
RL.

These circuits are all active filters. Which

of the circuits is a high-pass filter?
1. Figure 1
 The circuit symbol is a widely used
system for rectification of AC into DC.
1. Figure 1
Which of the diagrams is the correct for
the out- put voltage when the input
voltage is sine-shaped as shown?

These circuits are all active filters.

Which of the circuits is a band-
pass filter?
1. Figure 3

Ordinary thyristors (SCR) must

often be protected against reverse
overvoltage transients because
even over-voltages of extremely
short duration can destroy them.1. Figure 1
These circuits have been given
such over-voltage protection, but
only one of them is correct.
Which?

This is a typical emitter follower. What is

the main benefit obtained by use of an 1. The input impedance is made much
emitter follower? larger than the output impedance

The circuit symbol is a driver for a

solenoid (coil) of a solenoid valve S.
What is the purpose of the diode IN 1. Blocking inductive kick from the
4002 connected in parallel to the solenoid
solenoid S?

The figures show a graphical symbol for a

particular electronic component and a
1. Transistor
typical working characteristic for the same.
Which component?

The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with 1.

a Protect the SCR against damage caused
RC circuit connected in parallel. RC circuit is often by high voltage spikes
used in such connection. For which purpose?
Why should a CO2 extinguisher be used with caution in confined areas? 2. It will displace the air and reduce the
amount of oxygen available

You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room wearing BA. How would 3. Carry out a right or left hand search and
you conduct this search? proceed carefully feeling the area in
front with the foot and using the back of
the free hand to check the area in front.
A pan on the galley stove containing oil catches fire, which of the following 4. Use water extinguisher to put out the
should NOT be used on this type of fire? fire.
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What 5. Activate the nearest fire alarm button
action should you take first? and advise bridge of the location of the
fire.
Which of the following should NOT be used on an electrical fire? 6. Water extinguisher.
A cargo hold containing cargo such as nitrates,chlorates etc which produce 7. With this type of material the hatches
oxygen under the influence of heat catches fire. How would you deal with this? should not be battened down. The fire
can only be extinguished by using large
quantities of water.
Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any 8. Leave the engine room as quickly as
should you take. possible, closing all doors behind you.
What is the minimum number of independently driven fire pumps that must be
9. 2
provided on cargo ships of 1000 GRT and above?
Once the fire is contained, the master needs to evaluate the best strategy for the
10. Re-introducing air circulation by
next stage. This might include a number of actions. In your opinion which opening up fire dampers and other
action does NOT belong? openings
What are class "C" bulkheads? 11. Bulkheads constructed of approved
non-combustible materials but do not
meet any of the requirements relative to
smoke and flame nor limitations relative
to temperature rise.