ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 677790 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 What's the overall power consumption of a piece of equipment that is rated for 2 amps at 140 volts?
80% Answer Correctly
283 W
280 W
420 W
252 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 140 volts (V) so the equation becomes P = \( 140 \times 2 \) = 280 W

2

The ohm is a unit of measurement for:

81% Answer Correctly

energy

power

resistance

capacitance


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

A transistor to an electronic circuit is like a _______________ to a house?

68% Answer Correctly

driveway

gate

no trespassing sign

safe


Solution

A transistor works by allowing a small amount of current applied at the base to control general current flow from collector to emitter through the transistor. A transistor acts as a gate or switch for electronic signals.


4

Alternating current changes __________ many times each second.

72% Answer Correctly

frequency

resistance

direction

period


Solution

In contrast to the constant one-way flow of direct current, alternating current changes direction many times each second. Electricity is delivered from power stations to customers as AC because it provides a more efficient way to transport electricity over long distances.


5 How would you connect 6 [15V 20A] batteries to achieve a combined power output of 15V 120A?
52% Answer Correctly
parallel
series
series-parallel
orthogonal

Solution

Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 90V 20A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 15V 120A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 45V 60A configuration.