ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 491877 Results

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1

The conductivity of an element depends on how many electrons occupy which electron shell?

78% Answer Correctly

first

inner

middle

outer


Solution

All electricity is the movement of electrons which are subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Electrons occupy various energy levels called shells and how well an element enables the flow of electrons depends on how many electrons occupy its outer (valence) electron shell.


2

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 brittle

copper is durable and relatively cheap

all of these

silver and gold are costly


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.


3 Suppose you have 6 [15V 25A] batteries that you can connect together in series, in parallel, or in series-parallel. Which of the following voltage and ampere combinations cannot be attained using these 6 batteries?
46% Answer Correctly
15V 150A
45V 75A
90V 25A
180V 300A

Solution

Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 90V 25A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yielding a 15V 150A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 45V 75A configuration.


4

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

wrap the wire around a ceramic core

construct the wire from insulative material


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.


5

The valence shell of a conductor is how full of electrons?

52% Answer Correctly

half full

more than half full

less than half full

full


Solution

Conductors are elements that allow electrons to flow freely. Their valence shell is less than half full of electrons that are able to move easily from one atom to another.