Transistors: Self-Assessment Questions

Part 1

1. Describe two differences between a NPN and a PNP transistor. 
2. What are the three pins/terminals in an NPN/PNP transistor?
3. True or False:  Transistors amplify small electrical currents to larger currents.
4. The ____ region corresponds to the transistor serving as a closed switch, while the ____ region corresponds to the transistor serving an amplifying function.

Part 2

1. What direction does the arrow point on an NPN transistor, and what does it indicate?
2. When is an NPN transistor used?
3. What are the two different cases of transistor failure discussed in the video?
4. True or False: Transistors are active components.

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