Correct answer: 4s
The emf across an inductor is given by E = -L(di/dt). Differentiating i = Ie^(-t), we get di/dt = -Ie^(-t). Substituting this into the emf equation, E = L * Ie^(-t). Since e^(-t) is never zero for any finite t, the emf is never zero. The question seems to have an issue.