ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test 815818 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

This circuit component symbol represents a(n):

67% Answer Correctly

inductor

transformer

diode

transistor
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.

2

The diameter of a number 12 wire is __________ the diameter of a number 6 wire?

52% Answer Correctly

triple

double

less than

more than
Solution

The larger the number the smaller the diameter of the wire. So, the diameter of a number 12 wire is less than the diameter of a number 6 wire.

3

The electrical potential difference between two points is called:

60% Answer Correctly

current

resistance

voltage

conductance
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

A solid state device has which of the following characteristics?

52% Answer Correctly

made entirely from conductive material

made entirely from semiconductor material

made from a mix of conductive and insulative material

made entirely from insulative material
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.

5

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

collector

input

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.