ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 49333 Results

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1

The hertz is a unit of measurement for:

81% Answer Correctly

energy

inductance

power

frequency


Solution

The hertz is a unit of measurement for frequency.


2

A transformer utilizes an inductor to increase or decrease what in a circuit?

61% Answer Correctly

voltage

load

resistance

current


Solution

A transformer utilizes an inductor to increase or decrease the voltage in a circuit. AC flowing in a coil wrapped around an iron core magnetizes the core causing it to produce a magnetic field. This magnetic field generates a voltage in a nearby coil of wire and, depending on the number of turns in the wire of the primary (source) and secondary coils and their proximity, voltage is induced in the secondary coil.


3

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

copper is durable and relatively cheap

all of these

silver and gold are brittle

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.


4

Capacitors store:

68% Answer Correctly

current

capacitance

resistance

electricity


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 are often used to maintain power within a system when it is disconnected from its primary power source or to smooth out or filter voltage within a circuit.


5

The watt is a unit of measurement for:

78% Answer Correctly

frequency

energy

resistance

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.