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What distinguishes electronic engineering from traditional electrical engineering?
What distinguishes electronic engineering from traditional electrical engineering?
- Exclusive use of passive devices
- Emphasis on mechanical switches
- Use of active components like semiconductor devices (correct)
- Focus on power generation
What marked the beginning of electronics engineering as a profession?
What marked the beginning of electronics engineering as a profession?
- Development of solid-state physics
- Introduction of mechanical switches
- Invention of the vacuum tube (correct)
- Identification of the electron in 1897
Which field is NOT covered by electronic engineering?
Which field is NOT covered by electronic engineering?
- Power electronics
- Signal processing
- Consumer psychology (correct)
- Analog electronics
Which organization is notable for its importance to electronics engineers in the US?
Which organization is notable for its importance to electronics engineers in the US?
Which area is NOT related to electronic engineering?
Which area is NOT related to electronic engineering?