Network Theory Questions and Answers – Open Circuit

Impedence(Z) Parameters
This set of Network Theory Question Bank focuses on “Open Circuit Impedence(Z)
Parameters”.

1. Two ports containing no sources in their branches are called?

a) active ports
b) passive ports
c) one port
d) three port
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Two ports containing no sources in their branches are called passive ports; among
them are power transmission lines and transformers.
2. Two ports containing sources in their branches are called?
a) three port
b) one port
c) passive ports
d) active ports
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Two ports containing sources in their branches are called active ports. A voltage and
current is assigned to each of the two ports.
3. In determining open circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2, which of the
following are dependent variables?
a) V1 and V2
b) I1 and I2
c) V1 and I2
d) I1 and V2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In determining open circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2; V1and V2 are
dependent variables and I1, I2 are independent variables i.e., dependent variables depend on
independent variables.
4. In determining open circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2, which of the
following are independent variables?
a) I1 and V2
b) V1 and I2
c) I1 and I2
d) V1 and V2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In determining open circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2; I1 and I2 are
independent variables and V1, V2 are dependent variables. Independent variables are the variables
that do not depend on any other variable.
5. Which of the following expression is true in case of open circuit parameters?
a) V1 = Z11 V1 + Z12 I2
b) V1 = Z11I1 + Z12 V2
c) V1 = Z11I1 + Z12 I2
d) V2 = Z11I1 + Z12 I2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The expression relating the open circuit parameters Z11, Z12 and currents I1, I2and
voltage V1 is V1 = Z11I1 + Z12 I2.
6. Which of the following expression is true in case of open circuit parameters?
a) V2 = Z21I2 + Z22 I2
b) V2 = Z21I1 + Z22 I2
c) V1 = Z21I2 + Z22 I2
d) V1 = Z21I1 + Z22 I2
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The expression relating the currents I1, I2 and voltage V1 and open circuit parameters
Z21, Z22 is V2 = Z21I1 + Z22 I2.
7. Find the Z – parameter Z11 in the circuit shown below.

a) 1
b) 1.5
c) 2
d) 2.5
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: For determining Z11, the current I2 is equal to zero. Now we obtain Zeq as 1+
(6×2)/(6+2)=2.5Ω. So, Z11 = 2.5Ω.
8. The value of Z21 in the circuit shown in the question 7 is?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: V2 is the voltage across the 4Ω impedance. The current through 4Ω impedance is I1/4.
And V2 = (I1/4) x 4 = I1. So, Z21 = 1Ω.
9. Find the value of Z12 in the circuit shown in the question 7.
a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The current through vertical 2Ω resistor is = I2/2. So, V1 = 2 x (I2/2). On solving and
substituting we get Z12 = 1Ω.
10. Determine the value of Z22 in the circuit shown in the question 7.
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Open circuiting port 1, we get V2 = I2((2+2)||4) => V2 = I2 x 2 =>V2/I2 = 2. Therefore the
value of Z22 is 2Ω.

Network Theory Questions and Answers – Short Circuit

Admittance(Y) Parameters
This set of Network Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Short Circuit Admittance(Y) Parameters”.

1. In determining short circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2, which of the
following are dependent variables?
a) V1 and V2
b) I1 and I2
c) V1 and I2
d) I1 and V2
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In determining short circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2; I1 and I2 are
dependent variables and V1, V2 are independent variables i.e., dependent variables depend on
independent variables.
2. In determining short circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2, which of the
following are independent variables?
a) I1 and V2
b) V1 and I2
c) I1 and I2
d) V1 and V2
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In determining short circuit impedance parameters, among V1, V2, I1, I2; V1and V2 are
independent variables and I1, I2 are dependent variables. Independent variables are the variables
that do not depend on any other variable.
3. Which of the following expression is true in case of short circuit parameters?
a) I1 = Y11 V1 + Y12 V2
b) I1 = Y11 I1 + Y12 V2
c) V1 = Y11 I1 + Y12 V2
d) V1 = Y11 V1 + Y12 V2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The expression relating the short circuit parameters Y11, Y12 and voltages V1, V2 and
current is I1, is I1 = Y11 V1 + Y12 V2.
4. Which of the following expression is true in case of short circuit parameters?
a) I2 = Y21I1 + Y22 I2
b) V2 = Y21I1 + Y22 V2
c) I2 = Y21V1 + Y22 V2
d) I2 = Y21V1 + Y22 I2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The expression relating the voltages V1, V2 and current is I2 and short circuit parameters
Y11, Y12 is I2 = Y21V1 + Y22V2.
5. The parameters Y11, Y12, Y21, Y22 are called?
a) Open circuit impedance parameters
b) Short circuit admittance parameters
c) Inverse transmission parameters
d) Transmission parameters
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The parameters Y11, Y12, Y21, Y22 are called short circuit admittance parameters also
called network functions as they are obtained by short circuiting port 1 or port 2.
6. Find the Y – parameter Y11 in the circuit shown below.

a) 2
b) 3/2
c) 1
d) 1/2
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: After short circuiting b-b’, the equation will be V1 = (I1) x 2. We know Y11 = I1/V1. From the
equation we get I1/V1 = 2. On substituting we get Y11 = 2 mho.
7. Find the Y – parameter Y21 in the circuit shown in question 6.
a) -1/4
b) 1/4
c) 1/2
d) -1/2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: After short circuiting b-b’, the equation will be -I2=I1 × 2/4=I1/2 and -I2= V1/4 and on
solving and substituting we get Y21 =I2/V1=-1/4 mho.
8. Find the Y – parameter Y22 in the circuit shown in question 6.
a) 3/8
b) 5/8
c) 7/8
d) 9/8
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: On short circuiting a-a’,we get Zeq = 8/5 Ω. V2=I2× 8/5. We know Y22 = I2/V2. We got I2/V1 =
5/8. ON substituting we get Y22 = 5/8 mho.
9. Find the Y – parameter Y12 in the circuit shown in question 6.
a) 1/2
b) -1/2
c) -1/4
d) 1/4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Short circuiting a-a’, -I1= 2/5 I2 and I2= 5 V2/8. On solving -I1= 2/5×5/8 V2= V2/4. We know
Y12 = I1/V2. We got I1/V2 = -1/4. So the value of Y12 will be -1/4 mho.
10. Which of the following equation is true in the circuit shown in question 6?
a) I1=0.5(V1)+0.25(V2)
b) I1=0.25(V1)+0.625(V2)
c) I1=-0.25(V1)+0.625(V2)
d) I1=0.5(V1)-0.25(V2)
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: We got the admittance parameters as Y11 = 0.5, Y12 = -0.25, Y21 = -0.25, Y22 = 0.625. So
the equations in terms of admittance parameters is
I1=0.5(V1)-0.25(V2) and I2=-0.25(V1)+0.625(V2).

Network Theory Questions and Answers –

Transmission(ABCD) Parameters
This set of Network Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Transmission(ABCD) Parameters”.
1.In the circuit shown below, find the transmission parameter A.

a) 6/5
b) 5/6
c) 3/4
d) 4/3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Open circuiting b-b‘, V1 = 6 I1, V2 = 5I1. On solving V1/V2 = 6/5. On substituting we get A =
V1/V2=6/5.
2. In the circuit shown above, find the transmission parameter C.
a) 4/5
b) 3/5
c) 2/5
d) 1/5
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: C = I1/V2 |I2=0. By open circuiting b-b‘ we get V2 = 5 I1 =>I1/V2 = 1/5. On substituting we
get C = I1/V2=1/5 Ω.
3. In the circuit shown above, find the transmission parameter B.
a) 15/5
b) 17/5
c) 19/5
d) 21/5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The transmission parameter B is given by B = -V1/I2 |V2=0. Short circuiting b-b‘, -I2= 5/17
V1 => -V1/I2 = 17/5. On substituting we get B=17/5 Ω.
4. In the circuit shown above, find the transmission parameter D.
a) 1/5
b) 3/5
c) 7/5
d) 9/5
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: D is a transmission parameter and is given by D = -I1/I2 |V2=0. Short circuiting b-b‘, I1=
7/17 V1 and-I2= 5/17 V1. So we get I1/I2 = 7/5. So D=7/5.
5. The hybrid parameter h11 is called?
a) short circuit input impedance
b) short circuit forward current gain
c) open circuit reverse voltage gain
d) open circuit output admittance
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: h11=V1/I1 |V2=0. So the hybrid parameter h11 is called short circuit input impedance.
6. The hybrid parameter h21 is called?
a) open circuit output admittance
b) open circuit reverse voltage gain
c) short circuit forward current gain
d) short circuit input impedance
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: h21=I2/I1 |V2=0. So the hybrid parameter h21 is called short circuit forward current gain.
7. In the circuit shown below, find the h-parameter h11.

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: h11=V1/I1 |V2=0. So short circuiting b-b‘, V1 = I1((2||2)+1) = 2I1 => V1/I1= 2. On substituting
we get h11 = V1/I1= 2Ω.
8. In the circuit shown in question 7, find the h-parameter h21.
a) 1
b) -1
c) 1/2
d) -1/2
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Short circuiting b-b‘, h21 = I2/I1 when V2=0 and -I2= I1/2 => I2/I1 = -1/2. So h21 = -1/2.
9. In the circuit shown in question 7, find the h-parameter h12.
a) 1/2
b) -1/2
c) 1
d) -1
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Open circuiting a-a‘ we get V1=Iy×2 and
Iy=I2/2 and V2=Ix×4 and Ix=I2/2. On solving and substituting, we get h12 =V1/V2=1/2.
10. In the circuit shown in question 7, find the h-parameter h22.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 1/2
d) 3/2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Open circuiting a-a‘ we get V1=Iy×2 and Iy=I2/2 and V2=Ix×4 and Ix=I2/2. On solving and
substituting, we get h22 =I2/V2=1/2 Ω.

Network Theory Questions and Answers – Inner Relationships

of Different Parameters
This set of Network Theory Problems focuses on “Inner Relationships of Different
Parameters”.

1. For the given information Z11 = 3, Z12 = 1, Z21 = 2, Z22 = 1. Find the value of Y11.
a) 1
b) -1
c) 2
d) -2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Y11 = Z22/∆z and ∆z=3-2=1 and Z22 = 1. So on substituting we get Y11= 1/1=1.
2. From the information provided in question 1, find the value of Y12.
a) -2
b) 2
c) -1
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Y12= -Z12/∆z and ∆z=3-2=1 and Z12 = 1. So on substituting we get Y12=- 1/1=-1.
3. From the information provided in question 1, find the value of Y21.
a) 2
b) -2
c) 1
d) -1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We have the relation Y21=- Z21/∆z. ∆z=3-2=1 and given Z21 = 2. On substituting we get
Y21=- 2/1=-2.
4. From the information provided in question 1, find the value of Y22.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The relation between Y22 and Z11 is Y22= Z11/∆z and ∆z=3-2=1 and given Z11 = 3. On
substituting we get Y22= 3/1=3.
5. The value ∆y in the question 1 is?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: ∆y is the determinant of y parameters. The value ∆y is (Y11)(Y22)-(Y12)(Y21). On
substituting the values we get ∆y = (1)(3)-(-2)(-1)=1.
6. The product of ∆y and ∆z in the question 1 is?
a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: ∆y is the determinant of y parameters and ∆z is the determinant of z parameters. And
we obtained ∆y = 1 and ∆z = 1. So their product = (1) (1) = 1.
7. The relation between Z11 and Y parameters is?
a) Z11 = Y22/∆y
b) Z11 = -Y22/∆y
c) Z11 = Y12/∆y
d) Z11 = (-Y12)/∆y
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: V1=(Y22/∆y)I1-(Y12/∆y)I2. The relation between Z11 and Y parameters is Z11 = Y22/∆y.
8. The relation between Z12 and Y parameters is?
a) Z12 = Y12/∆y
b) Z12 = (-Y12)/∆y
c) Z12 = (-Y22)/∆y
d) Z12 = Y22/∆y
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: V1=(Y22/∆y)I1-(Y12/∆y)I2. The relation between Z12 and Y parameters is Z12 = (-Y12)/∆y.
9. The relation between Z21 and Y parameters is?
a) Z21 = Y21/∆y
b) Z21 = Y12/∆y
c) Z21 = (-Y21)/∆y
d) Z21 = (-Y12)/∆y
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: V2=(-Y21/∆y)I1+(Y11/∆y)I2. The relation between Z21 and Y parameters is Z21 = (-Y21)/∆y.
10. The relation between Z22 and Y parameters is?
a) Z22 = (-Y11)/∆y
b) Z22 = Y21/∆y
c) Z22 = (-Y21)/∆y
d) Z22 = Y11/∆y
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: V2=(-Y21/∆y)I1+(Y11/∆y)I2. The relation between Z22 and Y parameters is Z22 = Y11/∆y.

Network Theory Questions and Answers – Inter Connection of

Two-Port Networks
This set of Network Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Inter
Connection of Two-Port Networks”.

1.In the circuit shown below, find the Z-parameter Z11.

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The Z –parameter Z11 is V1/I1, port 2 is open circuited. V1 = (1+2)I1 => V1/I1 = 3 and on
substituting, we get Z11 = 3Ω.
2. In the circuit shown in question 1, find the Z-parameter Z12.
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z12 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2 we obtain the equation, V1 =
(2) I2 => V1/I1 = 2. On substituting we get Z12 = 2Ω.
3. In the circuit shown in question 1, find the Z-parameter Z21.
a) 2
b) 4
c) 1
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z21 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2, we get V2 = (2)I1=> V2/I1 = 2.
On substituting we get Z21 = 2Ω.
4. In the circuit shown in question 1, find the Z-parameter Z22.
a) 3
b)2
c) 4
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z21 is V2/I2 |I1=0. This parameter is obtained by open circuiting port 1.
So we get V2 = (2 + 1)I2 => V2 = 3(I2) => V2/I2 = 3. On substituting Z21 = 3Ω.
5. In the circuit shown below, find the Z-parameter Z11.

a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The Z –parameter Z11 is V1/I1, port 2 is open circuited. V1 = (10 + 5)I1 => V1/I1= 15 and on
substituting, we get Z11 = 2.5Ω.
6. In the circuit shown in question 5, find the Z-parameter Z12.
a) 15
b) 10
c) 5
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z12 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2 we obtain the equation, V1 =
(5) I2 => V1/I1 = 5. On substituting we get Z12 = 5Ω.
7. From the circuits shown in question 1 in question 5, find the combined Z-parameter Z11.
a) 8
b) 18
c) 28
d) 38
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z11 is Z11 = Z11x + Z11y and Z11x = 3, Z11y = 15. On substituting we get Z11 =
3 +15 = 18Ω.
8. From the circuits shown in question 1 in question 5, find the combined Z-parameter Z12.
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z12 is Z12 = Z12x + Z12y and we have Z12x = 2, Z12y. On substituting we get
Z12 = 2 + 5 = 7Ω.
9. From the circuits shown in question 1 in question 5, find the combined Z-parameter Z21.
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z21 is Z21 = Z21x + Z21y and we have Z21x = 2, Z21y = 5. On substituting we
get Z21 = 2 + 5 = 7Ω.
10. From the circuits shown in question 1 in question 5, find the combined Z-parameter Z22.
a) 38
b) 28
c) 18
d) 8
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z22 is Z22 = Z22x + Z22y and we have Z22x = 3, Z22y = 25. On substituting we
get Z22 = 3 +25 = 28Ω.

Network Theory Questions and Answers – Terminated Two-

Port Network
This set of Network Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Terminated Two-Port Network”.

1. Calculate the Z –parameter Z11 in the circuit shown below.

a) 1.5
b) 2.5
c) 3.5
d) 4.5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The Z –parameter Z11 is V1/I1, port 2 is open circuited. V1 = (1+1.5)I1 => V1/I1= 2.5 and on
substituting, we get Z11 = 2.5Ω.
2. Determine the Z-parameter Z12 in the circuit shown in question 1.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z12 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2 we obtain the equation, V1 =
(1.5) I2 => V1/I1 = 1.5. On substituting we get Z12 = 1.5Ω.
3. Determine the Z-parameter Z21 in the circuit shown in question 1.
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z21 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2, we get V2 = (1.5)I1 => V2/I1 =
1.5. On substituting we get Z21 = 1.5Ω.
4. Determine the Z-parameter Z22 in the circuit shown in question 1.
a) 1
b) 3
c) 2
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z21 is V2/I2 |I1=0. This parameter is obtained by open circuiting port 1.
So we get V2 = ((2+2)||4)I2 => V2 = 2(I2) => V2/I2 = 2. On substituting Z21 = 2Ω.
5. Find the value of V1/I1 in the circuit shown in question 1.
a) 1.25
b) 2.25
c) 3.25
d) 4.25
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We have the relation V1/I1=Z11– Z12Z21/(ZL+Z21) and ZL is the load impedance and is equal
to 2Ω. On solving V1/I1=2.5-1/(2+2)=2.25Ω.
6. Determine the input impedance of the network shown in question 1.
a) 4.25
b) 3.25
c) 2.25
d) 1.25
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: From the figure by inspection we can say that the source resistance is 1Ω. So Zin =
(V1/I1) + Source resistance. We had V1/I1 = 2.25. On substituting Zin=1+2.25=3.25Ω.
7. Determine the value of source admittance in the circuit shown below.

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: From the figure the value of the admittance parallel to the current source is 1 mho and
this is the value of source admittance. So Ys = 1 mho.
8. Find the value of I2/V2 in the circuit shown in question 7.
a) 7/6
b) 6/7
c) 7/12
d) 12/7
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The relation between I2/V2 and Y-parameters is
I2/V2=(5/8×1+5/8×1/2-1/16)/(1+1/2)=7/12 mho.
9. The value of the Y-parameter Y22 in the circuit shown in question 7.
a) 12/7
b) 6/7
c) 7/6
d) 7/12
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The relation between Y22 and I2/V2 is Y22= I2/V2. We have the relation I2/V2 = (Y22Ys+Y22Y11-
Y21Y12)/(Ys+Y11). On substituting their values in the equation we get Y22 = 7/12 mho.
10. The value of the Z-parameter Z22 in the circuit shown in question 7.
a) 6/7
b) 7/12
c) 12/7
d) 7/6
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z22 is inverse of the Y-parameter Y22 i.e., Z22 = 1/Y22. We got Y22 = 7/12.
So on substituting we get Z22 = 12/7 mho.