ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 579499 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 How would you connect 6 [6V 5A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 36V 5A?
53% Answer Correctly
parallel
perpendicular
series
series-parallel

Solution

Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 36V 5A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 6V 30A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 18V 15A configuration.


2

General current flow in a transistor is from __________ to __________.

51% Answer Correctly

collector, emitter

collector, base

base, collector

base, emitter


Solution

The transistor is the foundation of modern electronic devices. It is made entirely from semiconductor material (making it a solid state device) and can serve many different functions in a circuit including acting as a switch, amplifier, or current regulator. A transistor works by allowing a small amount of current applied at the base to control general current flow from collector to emitter through the transistor.


3 A circuit with a 120-volt power supply is protected by a 10-amp circuit breaker. What is the largest number of watts loads on this circuit can safely use?
82% Answer Correctly
1200 W
1800 W
600 W
1320 W

Solution
Wattage is current multiplied by voltage: W = IV. So, the maximum amount of power a 120-volt circuit with a 10A circuit breaker would allow is 120V x 10A = 1200 W.

4

Longer the electrical wires mean _______________ voltage drop.

73% Answer Correctly

greater

lesser

diminishing

complete


Solution

Electrical wires have a certain amount of resistance per foot. A longer wire means more resistance and a greater voltage drop.


5

The formula specifying Ohm's law is which of the following?

76% Answer Correctly

\(V = {R \over I}\)

V = IR

V = I2R

\(V = {I \over R}\)


Solution

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