ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 462793 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
Score 0% 60%

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1 Use Ohm's Law to calculate the value of voltage in this circuit if resistance is 100 Ω and current is 4.5 amps.
85% Answer Correctly
453 V
442 V
150 V
450 V

Solution

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

V = \( I \times R \) = \( 4.5 \times 100 \) = 450 V


2

Capacitors connected in series produce __________ capacitance compared to capacitors connected in parallel.

46% Answer Correctly

no

less

more

the same


Solution

Capacitors store electricity and are used in circuits as temporary batteries. Capacitors are charged by DC current (AC current passes through a capacitor) and that stored charge can later be dissipated into the circuit as needed. Capacitors connected in series produce less capacitance than capacitors connected in parallel.


3

The diameter of a number 12 wire is __________ the diameter of a number 6 wire?

52% Answer Correctly

double

more than

less than

triple


Solution

The larger the number the smaller the diameter of the wire. So, the diameter of a number 12 wire is less than the diameter of a number 6 wire.


4

Silver and gold are among the most highly conductive elements. Why is copper used much more often as a conductor in electrical circuits?

80% Answer Correctly

silver and gold are costly

copper is durable and relatively cheap

all of these

silver and gold are brittle


Solution

All conductors have resistance and the amount of resistance varies with the element.  But, resistance isn't the only consideration when choosing a conductor as the most highly conductive elements like silver and gold are also more expensive and more brittle than slightly less conductive elements like copper. A balance needs to be struck between the electrical qualities of a material and its cost and durability.


5

Which of the following is not a common type of battery?

41% Answer Correctly

deep-cycle

dry cell

power-cycle

wet cell


Solution

Direct current flows in only one direction in a circuit, from the negative terminal of the voltage source to the positive. A common source of direct current (DC) is a battery. The three most common types of batteries are dry cell (used in small devices like TV remotes), wet cell (used for cars), and deep-cycle (storage batteries used primarily for backup and emergency power).