ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 624348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 What's the overall power consumption of a piece of equipment that is rated for 2 amps at 90 volts?
80% Answer Correctly
180 W
162 W
90 W
198 W

Solution
Power is measured in watts (W) and 1 watt equals 1 ampere multiplied by 1 volt: P = \( V \times I \). For this problem, the equipment is rated for 2 amps (I) at 90 volts (V) so the equation becomes P = \( 90 \times 2 \) = 180 W

2

Resistance is opposition to which of the following?

70% Answer Correctly

voltage

conductance

current

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.


3 How would you connect 10 [15V 25A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 150V 25A?
53% Answer Correctly
orthogonal
series-parallel
perpendicular
series

Solution

Connecting the 10 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 150V 25A configuration. Connecting the 10 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 15V 250A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 5 batteries can be connected in series and 5 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 75V 125A configuration.


4

Which of the following statements about a capacitor is false?

77% Answer Correctly

a capacitor remains charged even after the input voltage is removed

it is safe to touch a capacitor with your hands as long as it is small

to discharge a capacitor safely, use a high-wattage resistor comparable to the capacitance of the capacitor

you should always discharge any capacitors before working on an electronic circuit


Solution

The purpose of a capacitor is to retain electric charge and it will do so even after its input voltage is removed. After the input voltage is removed, the capacitor will slowly discharge but, depending on the size and characteristics of the capacitor, discharging could take from a few minutes to a few years. So, it's never safe to touch a capacitor with your hands and you should make sure to discharge any capacitors in a circuit before working on it using an appropriately high-wattage resistor or a capacitor discharge tool.


5

A transformer utilizes an inductor to increase or decrease what in a circuit?

61% Answer Correctly

resistance

voltage

current

load


Solution

A transformer utilizes an inductor to increase or decrease the voltage in a circuit. AC flowing in a coil wrapped around an iron core magnetizes the core causing it to produce a magnetic field. This magnetic field generates a voltage in a nearby coil of wire and, depending on the number of turns in the wire of the primary (source) and secondary coils and their proximity, voltage is induced in the secondary coil.