ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 341628 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1

The hertz is a unit of measurement for:

81% Answer Correctly

frequency

power

energy

inductance


Solution

The hertz is a unit of measurement for frequency.


2

From what energy do photovoltaic cells produce electrical energy?

68% Answer Correctly

nuclear

chemical

sun

magnetic


Solution

A photovoltaic cell (also known as a solar cell) converts energy from the sun into electrical energy.


3 A circuit with a 120-volt power supply is protected by a 5-amp circuit breaker. What is the largest number of watts loads on this circuit can safely use?
82% Answer Correctly
600 W
540 W
1200 W
602 W

Solution
Wattage is current multiplied by voltage: W = IV. So, the maximum amount of power a 120-volt circuit with a 5A circuit breaker would allow is 120V x 5A = 600 W.

4

Which of the following will help to prevent a short circuit?

74% Answer Correctly

resistor

diode

fuse

transistor


Solution

Fuses are thin wires that melt when the current in a circuit exceeds a preset amount. They help prevent short circuits from damaging circuit components when an unusually large current is applied to the circuit, either through component failure or spikes in applied voltage.


5

In household electrical wiring, which color of insulation indicates the 'hot' wire?

50% Answer Correctly

red

white

black

green


Solution

In the NM cable used for wiring homes, each cable has three wires inside a sheath with each wire covered in a different color of insulation to indicate its type. The wire with the black insulation is the 'hot' wire, white is the neutral wire, and the ground wire is either covered in green insulation or left bare.