ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 593993 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1

Which of the following is a difference between a circuit breaker and a fuse?

80% Answer Correctly

a fuse responds more quickly than a circuit breaker

all of these

a circuit breaker can be reused

a fuse is cheaper than a circuit breaker


Solution

Like fuses, circuit breakers stop current flow once it reaches a certain amount. They have the advantage of being reusable (fuses must be replaced when "blown") but respond more slowly to current surges and are more expensive than fuses.


2

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

51% Answer Correctly

more than

less than

double

triple


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.


3

Resistance is opposition to which of the following?

70% Answer Correctly

conductance

current

voltage

impedance


Solution

Resistance is opposition to the flow of current and is measured in ohms (Ω). One ohm is defined as the amount of resistance that will allow one ampere of current to flow if one volt of voltage is applied. As resistance increases, current decreases as resistance and current are inversely proportional.


4

The ohm is a unit of measurement for:

81% Answer Correctly

resistance

energy

capacitance

power


Solution

Resistance is opposition to the flow of current and is measured in ohms (Ω). One ohm is defined as the amount of resistance that will allow one ampere of current to flow if one volt of voltage is applied. As resistance increases, current decreases as resistance and current are inversely proportional.


5

Electrons will flow as current from areas of __________ potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of __________ potential.

74% Answer Correctly

high, low

high, high

low, high

low, low


Solution

Voltage (V) is the electrical potential difference between two points. Electrons will flow as current from areas of high potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of low potential. Voltage and current are directly proportional in that the higher the voltage applied to a conductor the higher the current that will result.