71. In a shunt linear regulator, the control element is a(n) ________ in parallel with the load.
(a) inductor
(b) capacitor
(c) transistor
(d) none of these
72. The ________ regulator is less efficient than the ________ type, but offers inherent short-circuit protection.
(a) series, shunt
(b) shunt, series
(c) series, series
(d) shunt, shunt
73. Switching regulators are more efficient than linear regulators and are particularly useful in ________-voltage, ________-current applications.
(a) high, high
(b) low, high
(c)
(d)
74. ________ regulation can be defined as the percentage change in the output voltage for a given change in load current.
(a) Line
(b) Load
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) neither (a) and (b)
75. In a current-limiting circuit, ________ provide(s) the limiting of the maximum load current.
(a) the Zener diode
(b) the short-circuit resistor Rsc
(c) the transistor Q1
(d) both the short-circuit resistor Rsc and transistor Q2
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