ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 517375 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1

The hertz is a unit of measurement for:

81% Answer Correctly

power

energy

frequency

inductance


Solution

The hertz is a unit of measurement for frequency.


2

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

wrap the wire around a ceramic core

construct the wire from conductive material

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.


3

This circuit diagram represents a(n):

69% Answer Correctly

series circuit

open circuit

series-parallel circuit

parallel circuit


Solution

A series circuit has only one path for current to flow. In a series circuit, current (I) is the same throughout the circuit and is equal to the total voltage (V) applied to the circuit divided by the total resistance (R) of the loads in the circuit. The sum of the voltage drops across each resistor in the circuit will equal the total voltage applied to the circuit.


4

Which of the following will help to prevent a short circuit?

74% Answer Correctly

fuse

diode

resistor

transistor


Solution

Fuses are thin wires that melt when the current in a circuit exceeds a preset amount. They help prevent short circuits from damaging circuit components when an unusually large current is applied to the circuit, either through component failure or spikes in applied voltage.


5

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

52% Answer Correctly

more than half full

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.