ARRL Technician Practice Exam

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What type of circuit is responsible for regulating voltage from a power supply?

Transformer
Switching circuit
Amplifier circuit
Regulator

The correct answer is: Regulator

A regulator is specifically designed to maintain a constant output voltage level despite variations in the input voltage or load conditions. Its primary function is to ensure that the voltage supplied to a circuit stays within a specified range, providing stability for sensitive electronic components that require consistent voltage levels to operate effectively. Regulators can be linear or switching types, each with different methods for maintaining this voltage, but their main purpose is to regulate. Transformers, while crucial in altering voltage levels in AC circuits, do not directly regulate voltage under varying load conditions in the same way a regulator does. Similarly, switching circuits carry out a variety of functions, often involving processing signals or managing power in a dynamic way, but they are not inherently focused on providing a stable output voltage. Amplifier circuits amplify signals rather than regulate power supply voltage, which means they are not designed for voltage regulation tasks.