ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 569885 Results

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1 How would you connect 4 [12V 25A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 12V 100A?
51% Answer Correctly
parallel
series
orthogonal
perpendicular

Solution

Connecting the 4 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 48V 25A configuration. Connecting the 4 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 12V 100A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 2 batteries can be connected in series and 2 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 24V 50A configuration.


2

What is the primary difference between a rectifier and an inverter?

61% Answer Correctly

a rectifier strips out the DC portion of electricity while an inverter strips out the AC portion

a rectifier converts a DC input to AC while an inverter converts an AC input to DC

a rectifier converts an AC input to DC while an inverter converts a DC input to AC

a rectifier strips out the AC portion of electricity while an inverter strips out the DC portion


Solution

A diode allows current to pass easily in one direction and blocks current in the other direction. Diodes are commonly used for rectification which is the conversion of alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Because a diode only allows current flow in one direction, it will pass either the upper or lower half of AC waves (half-wave rectification) creating pulsating DC. Multiple diodes can be connected together to utilize both halves of the AC signal in full-wave rectification.


3

What kind of diode allows current to flow in the opposite direction once a certain voltage threshold is reached?

51% Answer Correctly

zener diode

light emitting diode

v-type diode

standard diode


Solution

A diode allows current to pass easily in one direction and blocks current in the other direction. A zener diode is a diode which allows current to flow in one direction as normal and will also allow current flow in the reverse direction when the voltage is above a certain value. This value is called the breakdown voltage.


4

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

52% Answer Correctly

triple

less than

more than

double


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.


5 How would you connect 10 [9V 10A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 90V 10A?
53% Answer Correctly
perpendicular
orthogonal
series
series-parallel

Solution

Connecting the 10 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 90V 10A configuration. Connecting the 10 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 9V 100A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 5 batteries can be connected in series and 5 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 45V 50A configuration.