ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 628276 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1

A diode to an electronic circuit is like a _______________ to a city?

67% Answer Correctly

parking lot

one-way street

highway

traffic light


Solution

A diode allows current to pass easily in one direction and blocks current in the other direction.


2

Resistance is opposition to which of the following?

70% Answer Correctly

conductance

voltage

impedance

current


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

This circuit component symbol represents a(n):

72% Answer Correctly

inductor

potentiometer

resistor

capacitor


Solution

Resistors are used to limit voltage and/or current in a circuit and can have a fixed or variable resistance.  Variable resistors (often called potentiometers or rheostats) are used when dynamic control over the voltage/current in a circuit is needed, for example, in a light dimmer or volume control.


4

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

77% Answer Correctly

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

V = IR

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

V = I2R


Solution

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


5 How would you connect 8 [9V 15A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 36V 60A?
67% Answer Correctly
parallel
orthogonal
perpendicular
series-parallel

Solution

Connecting the 8 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 72V 15A configuration. Connecting the 8 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 9V 120A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 4 batteries can be connected in series and 4 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 36V 60A configuration.