ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 412193 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1

Which of the following statements about electrical resistance is true?

74% Answer Correctly

the less resistive the conductor is the slower electron flow will be

electrically conductive materials have no resistive properties

the more resistive the conductor is the faster electron flow will be

the more resistive the conductor is the slower electron flow will be


Solution

Resistance is opposition to the flow of current. As resistance increases, current decreases as resistance and current are inversely proportional.


2 How would you connect 4 [9V 20A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 18V 40A?
66% Answer Correctly
perpendicular
series-parallel
orthogonal
parallel

Solution

Connecting the 4 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 36V 20A configuration. Connecting the 4 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 9V 80A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 2 batteries can be connected in series and 2 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 18V 40A configuration.


3

A transistor to an electronic circuit is like a _______________ to a house?

68% Answer Correctly

driveway

safe

gate

no trespassing sign


Solution

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. A transistor acts as a gate or switch for electronic signals.


4

Which of the following is the preferred method for splicing wires?

57% Answer Correctly

wire crimps

soldering

screw-on connectors

wrap in small gauge wire


Solution

Splicing is permanently joining two wires together. Splicing can be done with screw-on connectors or wire crimps but the preferred method for splicing is soldering. Soldering takes the most effort but results in a connection that is electrically and mechanically identical to the original wire.


5

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

51% Answer Correctly

base, emitter

base, collector

collector, emitter

collector, base


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.