ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 326668 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Use Ohm's Law to calculate the value of resistance in this circuit if voltage is 650 volts and current is 6.5 amps.
81% Answer Correctly
100 Ω
110 Ω
93 Ω
109 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 = \( \frac{V}{I} \) = \( \frac{650}{6.5} \) = 100 Ω


2

Using a fuse with a current rating higher than that required by a circuit:

70% Answer Correctly

is recommended

is required

makes no difference

makes the circuit less safe


Solution

A fuse is a type of low resistance resistor that stops current flow in a circuit in response to a larger than intended electric current flow. Using a fuse with a higher current rating than required by a circuit is less safe as it could potentially allow overcurrent and risk a fire or heat-related equipment damage.


3

In an electrical circuit, resistors have fixed or __________ resistance.

69% Answer Correctly

dynamic

variable

parallel

series


Solution

Resistors are used to limit voltage and/or current in a circuit and can have a fixed or variable resistance.  Variable resistors (often called potentiometers or rheostats) are used when dynamic control over the voltage/current in a circuit is needed, for example, in a light dimmer or volume control.


4

The voltage output of a transformer primarily depends on which of the following?

57% Answer Correctly

the diameter of the coils

the conductor used for the wire in the coils

the diameter of the wire in the coils

the number of turns in the wire of the coils


Solution

A transformer utilizes an inductor to increase or decrease the voltage in a circuit. AC flowing in a coil wrapped around an iron core magnetizes the core causing it to produce a magnetic field. This magnetic field generates a voltage in a nearby coil of wire and, depending on the number of turns in the wire of the primary (source) and secondary coils and their proximity, voltage is induced in the secondary coil.


5

This circuit component symbol represents a(n):

55% Answer Correctly

fuse

transformer

inductor

potentiometer


Solution

Resistors are used to limit voltage and/or current in a circuit and can have a fixed or variable resistance.  Variable resistors (often called potentiometers or rheostats) are used when dynamic control over the voltage/current in a circuit is needed, for example, in a light dimmer or volume control.