Advanced Qualification · A-002 Advanced components and circuits · A-002-001-007
Silicon, in its pure form, is:
- Aa semiconductor
- Ba conductor
- Can insulator
- Da superconductor
Correct answer: C — an insulator. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
In its pure form, silicon holds onto its electrons tightly, preventing electricity from flowing easily, which makes it an insulator. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
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Advanced components and circuits is section A-002 of the Advanced exam: Advanced components and circuits: semiconductors, amplifier classes, oscillators, mixers, filters and digital logic.
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