ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 744018 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1

The hertz is a unit of measurement for:

81% Answer Correctly

inductance

energy

frequency

power


Solution

The hertz is a unit of measurement for frequency.


2

A transistor works by allowing a small amount of current to control general current flow. Where is the small amount of current applied?

55% Answer Correctly

base

input

collector

emitter


Solution

The transistor is the foundation of modern electronic devices. It is made entirely from semiconductor material (making it a solid state device) and can serve many different functions in a circuit including acting as a switch, amplifier, or current regulator. 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.


3

Why does current in an electric circuit create heat?

77% Answer Correctly

heat is created when the current overcomes resistance in the wire

current is naturally hot

voltage is naturally hot

the wire in the circuit burns when current passes through


Solution

Current in an electric circuit creates heat when the current overcomes resistance in the wire.


4

The rate of flow of electrons per unit time is which of the following?

74% Answer Correctly

resistance

voltage

conductance

current


Solution

Current is the rate of flow of electrons per unit time and is measured in amperes (A). A coulomb (C) is the quantity of electricity conveyed in one second by a current of one ampere.


5

This circuit component symbol represents a(n):

72% Answer Correctly

inductor

potentiometer

capacitor

resistor


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.