Photodiodes -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Question 1: What is a photodiode?

(a) A device used to generate light
(b) A device used to amplify electrical signals
(c) A device used to convert light into electrical current
(d) A device used to detect radio waves

Question 2: Which type of semiconductor material is commonly used in photodiodes?

(a) Silicon
(b) Copper
(c) Aluminum
(d) Zinc

Question 3: What happens to the electrical current in a photodiode when it is exposed to light?

(a) The current decreases
(b) The current remains constant
(c) The current increases
(d) The current stops flowing

Question 4: In which mode of operation does a photodiode generate current even in the absence of light?

(a) Forward bias
(b) Reverse bias
(c) Zero bias
(d) Active bias

Question 5: What is the process by which a photodiode generates electron-hole pairs when exposed to light?

(a) Thermionic emission
(b) Electromagnetic induction
(c) Photoelectric effect
(d) Quantum tunneling

Question 6: What is the responsivity of a photodiode?

(a) The ability to generate light
(b) The ability to convert light into electrical current
(c) The ability to amplify electrical signals
(d) The ability to detect radio waves

Question 7: What is the reverse saturation current of a photodiode?

(a) The current flowing in the forward bias mode
(b) The current flowing in the reverse bias mode when exposed to light
(c) The current flowing in the reverse bias mode in the absence of light
(d) The current flowing in the forward bias mode when exposed to light

Question 8: What is the spectral response of a photodiode?

(a) The ability to respond to a broad range of wavelengths
(b) The ability to respond to a single specific wavelength
(c) The ability to amplify electrical signals of different frequencies
(d) The ability to generate light of different colors

Question 9: What is the purpose of the anti-reflection coating on a photodiode?

(a) To reduce the sensitivity of the photodiode
(b) To increase the sensitivity of the photodiode
(c) To improve the mechanical strength of the photodiode
(d) To protect the photodiode from light exposure

Question 10: What is the dark current of a photodiode?

(a) The current flowing in the forward bias mode
(b) The current flowing in the reverse bias mode when exposed to light
(c) The current flowing in the reverse bias mode in the absence of light
(d) The current flowing in the forward bias mode when exposed to light

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Answer key:

Question 1: c

Question 2: a

Question 3: c

Question 4: b

Question 5: c

Question 6: b

Question 7: c

Question 8: a

Question 9: b

Question 10: c