ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 333849 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 How would you connect 6 [6V 25A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 18V 75A?
66% Answer Correctly
series-parallel
perpendicular
series
orthogonal

Solution

Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 36V 25A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 6V 150A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 18V 75A configuration.


2

In an electronic circuit, a thermocouple can be used to:

42% Answer Correctly

link the temperature of one component in the circuit to that of another component in the circuit

increase or decrease the temperature of a component in the circuit

open or close a circuit at a designated temperature

keep the circuit at a designated safe temperature


Solution

A thermocouple is a temperature sensor that consists of two wires made from different conductors. The junction of these two wires produces a voltage based on the temperature difference between them and can be used like a switch to open or close the circuit at a designated temperature.


3

Which of the following will increase the magnetic field produced by the electric current in a wire?

67% Answer Correctly

wind the wire into a coil

construct the wire from conductive material

construct the wire from insulative material

wrap the wire around a ceramic core


Solution

A moving electric current produces a magnetic field proportional to the amount of current flow. This magnetic field can be made stronger by winding the wire into a coil and further enhanced if done around an iron containing (ferrous) core.


4

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.


5

Which of the following can conduct electricity under some conditions but not others?

83% Answer Correctly

conductor

resistor

semiconductor

insulator


Solution

Semiconductors have valence shells that are exacly half full and can conduct electricity under some conditions but not others. This property makes them useful for the control of electrical current.