ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 781446 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1

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

68% Answer Correctly

safe

no trespassing sign

driveway

gate


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.


2 Use Ohm's Law to calculate the value of current in this circuit if voltage is 350 volts and resistance is 100 Ω.
81% Answer Correctly
3.5 A
5.25 A
-1.5 A
3.15 A

Solution

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

Solved for current, I = \( \frac{V}{R} \) = \( \frac{350}{100} \) = 3.5 A


3

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

61% Answer Correctly

doubles

eliminates

resists

enhances


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.


4

Which of the following is the formula for calculating electrical power?

73% Answer Correctly

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

P = IV

P = I2V

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


Solution

Electrical power is measured in watts (W) and is calculated by multiplying the voltage (V) applied to a circuit by the resulting current (I) that flows in the circuit: P = IV. In addition to measuring production capacity, power also measures the rate of energy consumption and many loads are rated for their consumption capacity. For example, a 60W lightbulb utilizes 60W of energy to produce the equivalent of 60W of heat and light energy.


5 A circuit with a 120-volt power supply is protected by a 5-amp circuit breaker. What is the largest number of watts loads on this circuit can safely use?
82% Answer Correctly
600 W
540 W
300 W
601.5 W

Solution
Wattage is current multiplied by voltage: W = IV. So, the maximum amount of power a 120-volt circuit with a 5A circuit breaker would allow is 120V x 5A = 600 W.