ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 889321 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Suppose you have 4 [6V 5A] batteries that you can connect together in series, in parallel, or in series-parallel. Which of the following voltage and ampere combinations cannot be attained using these 4 batteries?
46% Answer Correctly
6V 20A
24V 5A
24V 20A
12V 10A

Solution

Connecting the 4 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 24V 5A configuration. Connecting the 4 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yielding a 6V 20A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 2 batteries can be connected in series and 2 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 12V 10A configuration.


2

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

61% Answer Correctly

doubles

resists

enhances

eliminates


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.


3

Electrons will flow as current from areas of __________ potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of __________ potential.

74% Answer Correctly

low, low

low, high

high, low

high, high


Solution

Voltage (V) is the electrical potential difference between two points. Electrons will flow as current from areas of high potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of low potential. Voltage and current are directly proportional in that the higher the voltage applied to a conductor the higher the current that will result.


4

The formula specifying Ohm's law is which of the following?

76% Answer Correctly

V = IR

V = I2R

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

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


Solution

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


5

Current is the rate of flow of electrons per unit time and is measured in:

69% Answer Correctly

amperes

ohms

volts

coulombs


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.