Engineering and Technology Unit 5

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Write the LETTER of the correct answer on
the answer document. (2 pts each)

____ 1. The capability of a component to store an electrical charge is known as ____________?

a. Impedance c. Capacitance
b. Reactance d. Inductance
____ 2. An instrument used for measuring current is known as a(n)____________?
a. Ohmmeter c. Transistor
b. Potentiometer d. Ammeter
____ 3. This is an electronic circuit that produces a continuous output signal such as a sine wave or square wave.
a. Oscillator c. Transistor
b. Inductor d. Transformer
____ 4. One problem with using Analog Signals is ________________.
a. Lack of Detail c. White Noise
b. Need of Fast Equipment d. Its ON or OFF signal output
____ 5. This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
a. Inverter c. Rectifier
b. Generator d. Transformer
Binary Answer
Identify whether the following items use analog or digital electronic systems. (2 pts each)
Write (A) for Analog or (D) for Digital on the answer document.

____ 6. A vinyl record

____ 7. Computer
____ 8. CD Player
____ 9. Volume Knob
____ 10. Fuel Gauge

Matching
Match the definition with the correct term. Write the LETTER of the correct answer in answer document. (2 pts each)

a. Ampere (A) d. Ohm (Ω)

b. Capacitance (C) e. Volt (V)
c. Joule (J) f. Watt (W)

____ 11. Unit of measurement for the potential difference that causes a current to flow through a conductor.
____ 12. A unit of measurement of resistance.
____ 13. A unit denoting the amount of work done
____ 14. A unit of power used to quantify the rate of energy transfer.
____ 15. A unit of measurement of electric current.
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Short Answer
Write the term that best fits the definition or completes the sentence in the answer document. (2 pts each)

____ 16. What is the formula for the equation used to calculate Power?
____ 17. What is the formula for the equation used to calculate Work?
____ 18. The name of the formula used to calculate the relationship between voltage, current and resistance.
____ 19. A material that does not allow the flow of current is known as a(n) ____________.
____ 20. A circuit with only a single pathway for electrons to follow is known as a __________ circuit?

Essay / Long Answer

Sketch the required circuit in the space provided on your answer document. Use proper diagram symbolism while
drawing your schematics.

21. Sketch a series circuit that includes: 2 light bulbs, 1 battery, 1 resistor, and a switch. (10 points)

22. Sketch a parallel circuit that includes at least: 2 light bulbs, 1 battery, 1 resistor, and 2 switches. One switch
must turn off all light bulbs while another only turns off only 1 light bulb. (10 points)
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Engineering and Technology Unit 5 Exam

Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: C PTS: 2 STA: 5.3

2. ANS: D PTS: 2 STA: 5.1
3. ANS: A PTS: 2 STA: 5.1
4. ANS: C PTS: 2 STA: 5.1
5. ANS: B PTS: 2 STA: 5.1/5.5

BINARY CHOICE

6. ANS: A PTS: 2 STA: 5.2

7. ANS: D PTS: 2 STA: 5.2
8. ANS: D PTS: 2 STA: 5.2
9. ANS: A PTS: 2 STA: 5.2
10. ANS: A PTS: 2 STA: 5.2

MATCHING

11. ANS: E PTS: 2 STA: 5.3

12. ANS: D PTS: 2 STA: 5.3
13. ANS: B PTS: 2 STA: 5.3
14. ANS: F PTS: 2 STA: 5.3
15. ANS: A PTS: 2 STA: 5.3

SHORT ANSWER

16. ANS: Voltage Law PTS: 2 STA: 5.1

17. ANS: Frequency PTS: 2 STA: 5.3
18. ANS: Ohm’s Law PTS: 2 STA: 5.3
19. ANS: Ground PTS: 2 STA: 5.1
20. ANS: Power PTS: 2 STA: 5.3

Open Response

21. ANS:
Answers will vary. Use of proper circuitry symbols (1 pt each.) Viable circuit (5 pts)

PTS: 10 STA: 5.2 / 5.3

22. ANS:
Answers will vary. Use of proper circuitry symbols (1 pt each.) Viable circuit (5 pts)

PTS: 10 STA: 5.2 / 5.3

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ANSWER SHEET Name: __________________________

Multiple Choice Matching

1. _____ 11. _____

2. _____ 12. _____

3. _____ 13. _____

4. _____ 14. _____

5. _____ 15. _____

Binary Answer Short Answer

6. _____ 16. ___________________________

7. _____ 17. ___________________________

8. _____ 18. ___________________________

9. _____ 19. ___________________________

10. _____ 20. ___________________________

Open-Response

21. 22.