ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 756034 Results

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1

What kind of diode allows current to flow in the opposite direction once a certain voltage threshold is reached?

51% Answer Correctly

light emitting diode

standard diode

zener diode

v-type diode


Solution

A diode allows current to pass easily in one direction and blocks current in the other direction. A zener diode is a diode which allows current to flow in one direction as normal and will also allow current flow in the reverse direction when the voltage is above a certain value. This value is called the breakdown voltage.


2 Use Ohm's Law to calculate the value of resistance in this circuit if voltage is 760 volts and current is 9.5 amps.
80% Answer Correctly
80 Ω
240 Ω
72 Ω
82 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 = \( \frac{V}{I} \) = \( \frac{760}{9.5} \) = 80 Ω


3

Resistance is opposition to which of the following?

70% Answer Correctly

current

conductance

impedance

voltage


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.


4

You would measure the amount of resistance at a certain point in a circuit with a(n):

78% Answer Correctly

voltmeter

potentiometer

ohmmeter

ammeter


Solution

Resistance is opposition to the flow of current and is measured in ohms (Ω). An ohmmeter is used to measure the amount of resistance at a certain point in a circuit.


5

An inductor __________ changes in the electric current flowing through it.

61% Answer Correctly

eliminates

doubles

enhances

resists


Solution

An inductor is coiled wire that stores electric energy in the form of magnetic energy and resists changes in the electric current flowing through it. If current is increasing, the inductor produces a voltage that slows the increase and, if current is decreasing, the magnetic energy in the coil opposes the decrease to keep the current flowing longer. In contrast to capacitors, inductors allow DC to pass easily but resist the flow of AC.