Multiple choice questions:
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a depletion-mode MOSFET? A) It is normally
conducting with zero gate bias.
B) A positive gate voltage depletes the channel in an n-channel MOSFET.
C) The MOSFET requires a gate bias to turn it on.
D) It operates similarly to a JFET transistor in terms of construction.
Answer: C) The MOSFET requires a gate bias to turn it on.
2. What is the main difference between a Depletion-mode and an Enhancement-mode MOSFET?
A) Depletion-mode MOSFET is normally ON, while Enhancement-mode MOSFET is normally OFF
B) Depletion-mode MOSFET is normally OFF, while Enhancement-mode MOSFET is normally ON
C) Depletion-mode MOSFET can only operate with positive gate voltages, while Enhancement-mode
MOSFET can only operate with negative gate voltages
D) Depletion-mode MOSFET has a lower threshold voltage than Enhancement-mode MOSFET
Answer: A) Depletion-mode MOSFET is normally ON, while Enhancement-mode MOSFET is normally
OFF
3. Which of the following characteristics is true for both P-channel and N-channel MOSFETs?
A) Both have a high input impedance
B) Both are current-controlled devices
C) Both have a gate that requires constant current to control the channel
D) Both are normally conducting when the gate voltage is zero
Answer: A) Both have a high input impedance
4. In an Enhancement-mode N-channel MOSFET, what happens when a positive gate voltage is
applied?
A) The transistor turns off
B) The resistance of the channel increases
C) The conductivity of the channel increases, allowing more current to flow
D) The channel becomes non-conducting, and no current flows
Answer: C) The conductivity of the channel increases, allowing more current to flow
5. Which of the following is true about the Gate of a MOSFET?
A) The Gate is a current-carrying terminal
B) The Gate is electrically insulated from the channel by a thin layer of insulating material
C) The Gate terminal is directly connected to the source terminal
D) The Gate of a MOSFET controls the current flow by acting as a diode
Answer: B) The Gate is electrically insulated from the channel by a thin layer of insulating material
6. How is the transmission gate controlled?
a) By a single voltage signal
b) By a pair of complementary MOS transistors and a logic control variable
c) By a mechanical switch
d) By varying the input resistance only
Answer: b) By a pair of complementary MOS transistors and a logic control variable
7. What is one advantage of varying the size ratio of the n and p gates in CMOS logic?
a) It improves the noise immunity of the circuit.
b) It increases the static power dissipation.
c) It reduces the need for an on-chip voltage regulator.
d) It ensures that all gates function at the same speed.
Answer: a) It improves the noise immunity of the circuit.
8. What is the first step in the VLSI design flow for IC design?
a) Floor Planning
b) Layout Check
c) Specification Definition
d) Routing and Placement
Answer: c) Specification Definition
9. What is the purpose of the DRC (Design Rule Check) in the physical design process?
a) To verify the logical correctness of the circuit
b) To check the minimum dimensions and spacing of the layers
c) To simulate the circuit functionality
d) To generate the schematic diagram
Answer: b) To check the minimum dimensions and spacing of the layers
10. What happens in the Saturation region of a MOSFET's operation?
a) The drain current remains almost constant regardless of the Drain-Source voltage.
b) The channel is cut off, and no current flows.
c) The drain current increases linearly with the Drain-Source voltage.
d) The transistor is in the ON state, but the current fluctuates.
Answer: a) The drain current remains almost constant regardless of the Drain-Source voltage.
