ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 413336 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

The watt is a unit of measurement for:

78% Answer Correctly

resistance

frequency

energy

power


Solution

Electrical power is measured in watts (W) and is calculated by multiplying the voltage (V) applied to a circuit by the resulting current (I) that flows in the circuit: P = IV. In addition to measuring production capacity, power also measures the rate of energy consumption and many loads are rated for their consumption capacity. For example, a 60W lightbulb utilizes 60W of energy to produce the equivalent of 60W of heat and light energy.


2

What is the voltage of most household electrical systems in the United States?

59% Answer Correctly

220V

60V

60Hz

110V


Solution

Most households use electricity with a voltage of 110V.


3

Which of the following statements about a capacitor is false?

77% Answer Correctly

it is safe to touch a capacitor with your hands as long as it is small

a capacitor remains charged even after the input voltage is removed

to discharge a capacitor safely, use a high-wattage resistor comparable to the capacitance of the capacitor

you should always discharge any capacitors before working on an electronic circuit


Solution

The purpose of a capacitor is to retain electric charge and it will do so even after its input voltage is removed. After the input voltage is removed, the capacitor will slowly discharge but, depending on the size and characteristics of the capacitor, discharging could take from a few minutes to a few years. So, it's never safe to touch a capacitor with your hands and you should make sure to discharge any capacitors in a circuit before working on it using an appropriately high-wattage resistor or a capacitor discharge tool.


4 Use Ohm's Law to calculate the value of voltage in this circuit if resistance is 50 Ω and current is 2.5 amps.
85% Answer Correctly
125 V
112.5 V
124 V
128 V

Solution

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

V = \( I \times R \) = \( 2.5 \times 50 \) = 125 V


5

Electromotive force is another name for:

53% Answer Correctly

power

voltage

energy

current


Solution

Voltage (V) is the electrical potential difference between two points. Electrons will flow as current from areas of high potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of low potential. Voltage and current are directly proportional in that the higher the voltage applied to a conductor the higher the current that will result.