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Basic Electricity And Electronics

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Larger gauge=smaller diameter






2. Outer band of an electron which holds a maximum of 8 electrons






3. Resist the flow of electricity






4. Voltage readings displayed on an oscilloscope






5. Multi- wire terminals that conect several wires together






6. Allows an electric circuit to be turned on or off






7. Shows how electrical components are connected by wires






8. Flow of electrons through a conductor






9. Checks circuit for voltage






10. Used to absorb unwanted electrical pulses






11. Has more than one load connected in a single electrical path






12. Determined by diameter of wire's metal conductor






13. Vehicle's frame/body serves as an electrical conductor






14. (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element






15. Used to quickly repair automotive wiring






16. Represent electrical components in a circuit






17. Accurate display of voltage variations shown on an oscilloscope






18. Contains battery - used to check for continuity






19. Electric current generated when a wire passes through a magnetic field






20. Used to permanently fasten wires to terminals or other wires






21. The opposition to current flow






22. Has more than one electrical path






23. Large- gauge wire capable of carrying high currents from battery to starting motor






24. Current entering in correct direction & diode acts as conductor






25. Circuit is broken and nonoperational






26. States that current flows from positive to negative






27. Measures amount of resistance in ohms in a cirucit or component






28. Allows current to flow in only one direction






29. Small section of wire designed to burn in half when excess current is present in circuit






30. Contains fuses - circuit breakers - & flasher units for various circuits






31. Used to test components






32. Voltmeter - ammeter - ohmmeter in one unit






33. Carry current between power source and load






34. Acts as remote control switch or current amplifier






35. Have no charge






36. Current entering in wrong direction & diode acts as inulator






37. Accidental low- resistance connection resulting in excessive current flow






38. States that current flows from positive to negative






39. Special substance capable of acting as conductor and insulator






40. Force that causes electron flow






41. Positively charged particles






42. Short to ground between battery and load can melt & burn wire insulation






43. Connect electrical components to chassis or ground of the car






44. Movement of electrons from atom to atom






45. Should be used on all electrical repairs






46. Supplies electricity for circuit






47. Can cause corrosion of electrical components






48. Electical device that uses electricity






49. Circuit is complete and operational






50. Electronic measuring instrument