Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Zener diodes are sometimes referred to as avalanche diodes.
2. Zener diodes can be tested in the same manner as rectifier diodes provided the ohmmeter voltage is more than the reverse voltage value of the zener.
3. The varactor diode is operated reverse biased.
4. Schottky diodes are also known as hot-carrier diodes.
5. The Schottky diode is constructed by joining two pieces of semiconductor material together.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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