ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 321963 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1

All electricity is the movement of which subatomic particles?

89% Answer Correctly

neutrons

protons

electrons

nuclei


Solution

All electricity is the movement of electrons which are subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Electrons occupy various energy levels called shells and how well an element enables the flow of electrons depends on how many electrons occupy its outer (valence) electron shell.


2 Use Ohm's Law to calculate the value of resistance in this circuit if voltage is 130 volts and current is 6.5 amps.
80% Answer Correctly
18 Ω
30 Ω
40 Ω
20 Ω

Solution

Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.

Solved for resistance, R = \( \frac{V}{I} \) = \( \frac{130}{6.5} \) = 20 Ω


3

Capacitors connected in series produce __________ capacitance compared to capacitors connected in parallel.

45% Answer Correctly

more

no

the same

less


Solution

Capacitors store electricity and are used in circuits as temporary batteries. Capacitors are charged by DC current (AC current passes through a capacitor) and that stored charge can later be dissipated into the circuit as needed. Capacitors connected in series produce less capacitance than capacitors connected in parallel.


4

The ohm is a unit of measurement for:

81% Answer Correctly

capacitance

resistance

energy

power


Solution

Resistance is opposition to the flow of current and is measured in ohms (Ω). One ohm is defined as the amount of resistance that will allow one ampere of current to flow if one volt of voltage is applied. As resistance increases, current decreases as resistance and current are inversely proportional.


5

General current flow in a transistor is from __________ to __________.

51% Answer Correctly

base, collector

collector, emitter

collector, base

base, emitter


Solution

The transistor is the foundation of modern electronic devices. It is made entirely from semiconductor material (making it a solid state device) and can serve many different functions in a circuit including acting as a switch, amplifier, or current regulator. A transistor works by allowing a small amount of current applied at the base to control general current flow from collector to emitter through the transistor.