ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 612270 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
Score 0% 60%

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1 How would you connect 6 [15V 25A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 90V 25A?
53% Answer Correctly
series-parallel
orthogonal
perpendicular
series

Solution

Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 90V 25A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 15V 150A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 45V 75A configuration.


2

Resistance and current are __________ proportional.

68% Answer Correctly

inversely

not

exponentially

directly


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.


3 Suppose you have 6 [12V 10A] batteries that you can connect together in series, in parallel, or in series-parallel. Which of the following voltage and ampere combinations cannot be attained using these 6 batteries?
46% Answer Correctly
36V 30A
72V 10A
144V 120A
12V 60A

Solution

Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 72V 10A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yielding a 12V 60A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 36V 30A configuration.


4

If an electrical circuit is interrupted, which of the following will result?

61% Answer Correctly

short circuit

closed circuit

open circuit

parallel circuit


Solution

A closed circuit is a complete loop or path that electricity follows. It consists of a source of voltage, a load, and connective conductors. If the circuit is interrupted, if a wire is disconnected or cut for example, it becomes an open circuit and no electricity will flow.


5

Which of the following is the formula for calculating electrical power?

73% Answer Correctly

P = I2V

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

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

P = IV


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.