ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 676168 Results

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1

Using a fuse with a current rating higher than that required by a circuit:

70% Answer Correctly

is required

makes the circuit less safe

is recommended

makes no difference


Solution

A fuse is a type of low resistance resistor that stops current flow in a circuit in response to a larger than intended electric current flow. Using a fuse with a higher current rating than required by a circuit is less safe as it could potentially allow overcurrent and risk a fire or heat-related equipment damage.


2

Which of the following is not true about a line drop?

43% Answer Correctly

it is caused by resistance

it is addressed by raising current and lowering voltage across the ransmission line

it is a decrease in voltage between two points on a line

it is addressed by raising voltage and lowering current across the transmission line


Solution

Electricity is delivered from power stations to customers as AC because it provides a more efficient way to transport electricity over long distances. A line drop is a decrease in voltage between two points on an electrical transmission line due to resistance in the line. A lower current and higher voltage across the line will help compensate for the line drop.


3

The joule is a unit of measurement for:

67% Answer Correctly

resistance

capacitance

power

energy


Solution

The joule is a unit of measurement for energy.


4

Silver and gold are among the most highly conductive elements. Why is copper used much more often as a conductor in electrical circuits?

80% Answer Correctly

silver and gold are brittle

copper is durable and relatively cheap

silver and gold are costly

all of these


Solution

All conductors have resistance and the amount of resistance varies with the element.  But, resistance isn't the only consideration when choosing a conductor as the most highly conductive elements like silver and gold are also more expensive and more brittle than slightly less conductive elements like copper. A balance needs to be struck between the electrical qualities of a material and its cost and durability.


5 Use Ohm's Law to calculate the value of resistance in this circuit if voltage is 450 volts and current is 7.5 amps.
80% Answer Correctly
60 Ω
61.5 Ω
54 Ω
63 Ω

Solution

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

Solved for resistance, R = \( \frac{V}{I} \) = \( \frac{450}{7.5} \) = 60 Ω