Test A (Electricity & Electronics) LET Review-Gary M.

Nugas

Name:______________________________________

Encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.

1. The most basic particle of negative charge is the________

a. Coulomb b. electron c. proton d. neutron

2. An atom consists of
a. one nucleus and only one electron c. protons, electrons and neutrons
b. one nucleus and one or more electron d. b and c

3. The nucleus of an atom is made up of

a. protons and electrons c. electrons
b. protons and neutrons d. protons

4. The coulomb is a unit of ____________

a. electric charge b. potential difference c. current d. voltage

5. Which of the following is NOT a good conductor?

a. copper b. silver c. glass d. gold
6. The unit of potential difference is the _____.
a. volt b. ampere c. siemens d. coulomb

7. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Unlike charges repel each other. c. Unlike charges attract each other.
b. Like charges repel each other. d. Both b and c.

8. The unit of electric current is the

a. volt. b. ampere. C. coulomb. d. siemens
9. A device that converts heat energy into electrical energy is
a. battery b. generator c. piezoelectric crystal d. thermocouple

10. It refers to a current obtained from sources of potential whose output terminals always have the same
polarity, but the value of the output current varies continuously from minimum value, to a positive or negative
maximum, and back to the minimum value.
a. alternating current b. direct current c. pulsating current d. none of these

11. Frequency is present in this type of current.

a. direct current b. alternating current c. pulsating current d. all of these

12. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Current can exist without voltage. C. Current can flow through an open circuit.
b. Voltage can exist without current. D. Both b and c.
13. A device, component or components to which power is delivered is
a. resistance b. inductance c. load d. capacitance
14. The unit of resistance is the ____.
a. volt b. coulomb c. siemens d. ohm

15. A type of resistor whose resistance is changed by temperature is

a. rheostat b. potentiometer c. thermistor d. none of these
16. One ampere of current corresponds to
1𝐶 1𝐶
a. 1 𝑆 B. 1 𝑆 c. 6.25 X 1018 electrons d. 0.16 X 10-18 C/s

17. Conventional current is considered

a. the motion of negative charges in the opposite direction of electron flow.
b. the motion of positive charges in the same direction as electron flow.
c. the motion of positive charges in the opposite direction of electron flow.
d. none of the above.

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18. When using a Digital multimeter to measure the value of a resistor,

a. make sure that the resistor is in a circuit where voltage is present.
b. make sure there is no voltage present across the resistor.
c. make sure there is no other component connected across the leads of the resistor.
d. both b and c.

19. In a circuit, the opposition to the flow of current is called

a. conductance b. resistance c. voltage d. current

20. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. The resistance of an open circuit is practically zero.
b. the resistance of a short circuit is practically zero.
c. The resistance of an open circuit is infinitely high.
d. There is no current in an open circuit.

21. Which of the following statements about series circuits is FALSE?

a. The same current flows through all parts of the circuit.
b. The sum of the voltage drops across the resistances in the circuit equals the applied voltage.
c. The total resistance of the circuit is less than the resistance of any single resistor in the circuit.
d. The total power expended in the circuit equals the product of the applied voltage and total circuit current.

22. If a 240-volt circuit contains a 150-ohm resistor, a 200-ohm resistor, and a 650-ohm resistor connected in
series, the voltage drop across the 150-ohm resistor is
a. 0.12 volts b. 0.24 volts c. 24 volts d. 36 volts
23. If , in a parallel circuit with four branches having equal resistances, one branch is opened, the
a. current in the entire circuit will stop flowing.
b. voltage across the remaining branches will decrease.
c. total current in the remaining circuit will decrease.
d. total resistance of the remaining branches will decrease.

24. If a 500-volt circuit with four 5-ohm resistors connected in series develops a short circuit across three
consecutive resistors, the current in the shorted circuit will increase to
a. 6.25 amp b. 25 amp c. 100 amp d 500 amp

25. The total power in the shorted circuit of question 24 will be

a. 3125 watts. b. 4150 watts. c. 12,500 watts. d. 50, 000 watts.

26. A circuit containing a 100-ohm resistor connected in parallel with a 150-ohm resistor has a total resistance of
a. 50 ohms b. 60 ohms c. 125 ohms d. 250 ohms

27. A series circuit with a 5-ohm resistor and a 20-ohm resistor connected to a voltage source of 100 volts will
expend a total power of
a. 25 watts b. 125 watts c. 400 watts d. 2500 watts
28. The total resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of several resistors is
a. equal to the reciprocal of the sum of the resistances of the individual resistors.
b. equal to the sum of the resistances of the individual resistors.
c. greater than the resistance of any one of the parallel resistors.
d. less than the resistance of any one of the parallel resistors.
29. Three resistors having resistances of 8, 16, and 32 ohms connected in parallel have a total resistance of
a. 4.57 ohms b. 9.14 ohms c. 56 ohms d. 112 ohms
30. A break in the wiring of a circuit is referred to as
a. a short circuit b. a grounded circuit c. an open circuit d. a closed circuit
31. How much power is dissipated (used) when 0.5 ampere of current flows through a 200-ohm resistor?
a. 50 watts b. 100 watts c. 200 watts d. 300 watts
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32. The heating element in a clothes dryer is rated at 2.2 kilowatts (kW) and 220 volts (V). How much current does
it draw?
a. 10 A b. 0.484 A c. 48.4 A d. 484 A
33. Find the total voltage if 5 dry cells are connected in parallel.
a. 9 V b. 7.5 V c. 3V d. 1.5 V
34. Which is equivalent to 22,000 volts?
a. 0.22 kV b. 2.2 kV c. 22 kV d. 220 kV
35. 0.0145Ampere is equal to ___________milliamperes.
a. 14.5 mA b. 145 mA c. 1450 mA d. 14500 mA
36. What do you call an instrument used to measure resistance?
a. Voltmeter b. ammeter c. clamp meter d. Ohmmeter
37. It is a measuring instrument used to record the amount of electrical consumption.
a. Clamp meter b. micrometer c. multi-meter d. service meter
38. Current has base units of _________.
a. Ohms b. Amperes c. Watts d. Volts
39. With 24 V across a 1-k Ω resistor, the current, I, equals
a. 0.24 A b. 2.4 mA c. 24 mA d. 24 A
40. With 30 𝜇A of current in a 120-kΩ resistor, the voltage, V, equals
a. 3600 mV b. 3.6 kV c. 0.036 V d. 3.6 V
41. How much is the resistance in a circuit if 15 V of potential difference produces 500 𝜇A of current?
a. 30 kΩ b. 3 MΩ c. 300 kΩ d. 3 kΩ
42. A current of 1000 𝑚A equals
a. 1 A b. 1 mA c. 0.01 A d. none of the above.
43. One horsepower equals
a. 746 W b. 550 ft.lb/s c. approximately 3/4 kW d. all of the above.
44. With R constant
a. I and P are inversely related.
b. V and I are directly proportional.
c. V and I are inversely proportional.
d. none of the above.
45. One watt of power equals
1𝐽 1𝐶
a. 1 V X 1 A b. 1 𝑆 c. 1 𝑆 d. both a and b

46. A 10-Ω resistor dissipates 1 W of power when connected to a dc voltage source. If the value of dc voltage is
doubled, the resistor will dissipate
a. 1 W b. 2 W c. 4 W D. 10 W
47. If the voltage across a variable resistance is held constant, the current, I, is
a. inversely proportional to resistance.
b. directly proportional to resistance.
c. the same for all values of resistance.
d. both a and b.
48. A resistor must provide a voltage drop of 27 V when the current is 10 mA. Which of the following resistors
will provide the required resistance and appropriate wattage rating?
a. 2.7 kΩ, 1/8 W b. 270 kΩ, 1/2 W c. 2.7 kΩ, 1/2 W d. 2.7 kΩ, 1/4 W

49. The resistance of an open circuit is

a. approximately 0 Ω b. infinitely high c. very low d. none of these

50. The current in an open circuit is

a. normally very high because the resistance of an open circuit is 0Ω.
b. usually high enough to blow the circuit fuse.
c. zero.
d. slightly below normal.
51. Which of the following safety rules should be observed while working on a live electric circuit?
a. Keep yourself well insulated from earth ground.
b. when making measurements in a live circuit place one hand behind your back or in your pocket.
c. Make resistance measurements only in a live circuit.
d. Both a and b.

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52. How much current does a 75-W lightbulb draw from the 120-V power line?
a. 625 mA b. 1.6 A c. 160 mA d. 62.5 mA
53. The resistance of a short circuit is
a. infinitely high b. very high c. usually above 1 kΩ d. approximately zero

54. How much will it cost to operate a 4-kW air conditioner for 12 hours if the cost of electricity is P7.00/kWh?
a. P33.60 b. P336 c. P824 d. P48
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55. What is the maximum voltage a 150-Ω, 8-W resistor can safely handle without exceeding its power rating?
a. 18.57 V b. 4.33 V c. 6.1 V d. 150 V

56. Which of the following voltages provides the greatest danger in terms of electric shock?
a. 12 V b. 10,000 mV c. 120 V d. 9 V
57. If a short circuit is placed across the leads of a resistor, the current in the resistor itself would be
a. zero b. much higher than normal c. the same as normal d. excessively high

58. Three resistors in series have individual values of 120 Ω, 680 Ω, and 1.2 kΩ. How much is the total
resistance, Rt?
a. 1.8 kΩ b. 20 kΩ c. 2 kΩ d. none of these
59. In a series circuit, the current, I , is
a. different in each resistor
b. the same everywhere
c. the highest near the positive and negative terminals of the voltage source
d. different at all points along the circuit.
60. In a series circuit, the largest resistance has
a. the largest voltage drop
b. the smallest voltage drop
c. more current than the other resistors
d. both a and c.

61. The polarity of a resistor’s voltage drop is determined by

a. the direction of current through the resistor
b. how large the resistance is
c. how close the resistor is to the voltage source
d. how far away the resistor is from the voltage source.
62. A 10-Ω and 15- Ω are in series across a dc voltage source. If the 10- Ω resistor has a voltage drop of 12 V,
how much is the applied voltage?
a. 18 V b. 12 V c. 30 V d. It cannot be determined.
63. How much is the voltage across a shorted component in a series circuit?
a. The full applied voltage, Vt.
b. The voltage is slightly higher than normal.
c. 0V
d. It cannot be determined.
64. How much voltage across an open component in a series circuit?
a. The full applied voltage, Vt.
b. The voltage is slightly higher than normal.
c. 0V
d. It cannot be determined.

65. What is the voltage drop across R2 in the figure at the right?
a. 10 V
b. 5.0 V
c. 3.33 V
d. 1.67 V

66. A voltage of 120 V is applied across two resistors, R1 and R2, in series. If the voltage across R2 equals 90 V, how
is the voltage across R1?
a. 90 V b. 30 V c. 120 V d. It cannot be determined.
67. If two series-opposing voltages each have a voltage of 9 V, the net or total voltage is
a. 0V b. 18 V c. 9 V d. none of these.
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68. On a schematic diagram, what does the chassis ground symbol represent?
a. hot spots on the chassis.
b. the locations in the circuit where electrons accumulate.
c. a common return path for current in one or more circuits.
d. none of the above.
69. If a resistor in a series circuit is shorted, the series current, I, is
a. decreases b. stays the same c. increases d. drops to zero.

70. Find the voltage drop across R3 in the circuit.

a. 18 V
b. 24 V
c. 6.9 V
d. 13.7 V

71. A 6-V and 9-V source are connected in a series-aiding configuration. How much is the net or total voltage?
a. -3 V b. +3 V c. 0 V d. 15 V
72. How much is the total resistance, Rt , of a series circuit if one of the resistors is open?
a. infinite (∞) Ω
b. 0 Ω
c. Rt is much lower than normal.
d. none of the above.
73. If a resistor in a series circuit becomes open, how much is the voltage across each of the remaining resistors
that are still good?
a. Each good resistor has the full value of applied voltage.
b. The applied voltage is split evenly among the good resistors.
c. 0 V.
d. It cannot be determined.
74. A 5- Ω and a 10- Ω resistor are connected in series a dc voltage. Which resistor will dissipate more power?
a. the 5- Ω resistor.
b. the 10- Ω resistor.
c. It depends on how much current is.
d. They will both dissipate the same amount of power.
75. Which of the following equations can be used to determine the total power in a series circuit?
a. Pt = P1 + P2 + P3 + … + etc.
b. Pt = Vt x I
c. Pt = I 2 Rt
d. all of the above.

76. Using electron flow, the polarity of a resistor’s voltage drop is

a. positive on the side where electrons enter and negative on the side where they leave.
b. negative on the side where electrons enter and positive on the side where they leave.
c. opposite to that obtained with conventional current flow.
d. both b and c

77. A 120- kΩ resistor, R1, and a 180-k Ω resistor, R2, are in parallel. How much is the equivalent resistance,
Req?
a. 72 kΩ b. 300 kΩ c. 360 kΩ d. 90 kΩ

78. A 100-Ω resistor, R1, and a 300-Ω resistor, R2, are in parallel across a dc voltage source. Which resistor
dissipates more power?
a. the 300-Ω resistor
b. Both resistors dissipate the same amount of power.
c. the 100-Ω resistor.
d. It cannot be determined.

79. Three 18-Ω resistors are in parallel. How much is the equivalent resistance, Req?
a. 54 Ω b. 6 Ω c. 9 Ω d. none of these

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80. Find the current (I3) that passes through R3 in the figure at the right.
a. 1 A
b. 0.33 A
c. 0.17 A
d. 0.5 A

81. Which of the following statements about parallel circuits is FALSE?

a. the voltage is the same across all branches in a parallel circuit.
b. the equivalent resistance, Req, of a parallel circuit is always smaller than the smallest branch resistance.
c. In a parallel circuit the total current, It , in the main line equals the sum of the individual branch currents.
d. The equivalent resistance, Req, of a parallel circuit decreases when one or more parallel branches are
removed from the circuit.

82. Two resistors, R1 and R2, are in parallel with each other and a dc voltage source. If the total current, I t, in the
main line equals 6 A and I2 through R2 is 4 A how much is I1 through R1?
a. 6 A b. 2 A c. 4 A d. It cannot be determined.

83. How much resistance must be connected in parallel with a 360-Ω resistor to obtain an equivalent resistance,
Req, of 120 Ω?
a. 360 Ω b. 480 Ω c. 1.8 kΩ d. 180 Ω
84. If one branch of a parallel circuit becomes open,
a. all remaining currents increase
b. the voltage across the open branch will be 0V.
c. the remaining branch currents do not change in value.
d. the equivalent resistance of the circuit decreases.

85. Which of the following formulas can be used to determine the total power, P t, dissipated by a parallel circuit.
a. Pt = VA x IT
b. Pt = P1 + P2 + P3 + … + etc.
c. Pt = V2A/Req
d. all of the above.
86. A 20-Ω R1, 50-Ω R2, and 100-Ω R3 are connected in parallel. If R2 is short circuited, what is the equivalent
resistance, Req, of the circuit?
a. approximately 0 Ω. B. infinitely (∞)Ω. C. 12.5 Ω d. It cannot be determined

87. If the fuse in the main line of a parallel circuit opens,

a. the voltage across each branch will be 0V.
b. the current in each branch will be zero.
c. The current in each branch will increase to offset the decrease in total current.
d. both a and b.
88. A 100-Ω R1, and a 150-Ω R2, are in parallel. If the current, I1, through R1 is 24 mA, how much is the total
current, It?
a. 16 mA b. 40 mA c. 9.6 mA d. It cannot be determined.

89. Find the current (I1) that flows through R1 in the circuit.
a. 564 mA
b. 141 mA
c. 94 mA
d. 800 mA

90. Find the total power dissipated in the circuit shown at the right?
a. 2.08 watts
b. 52 watts
c. 12.5 watts
d. 25 watts

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91. How many 120- Ω resistors must be connected in parallel to obtain an equivalent resistance, R eq, of 15 Ω?
a. 15 b. 8 c. 12 d. 6
92. If one branch of a parallel circuit opens, the total current, It,
a. does not change b. decreases c. increases d. goes to zero
93. In a normally operating circuit, the individual branch currents are
a. independent of each other.
b. not affected by the value of the applied voltage.
c. larger than the total current, It.
d. none of the above.
94. If one branch of a parallel circuit is short-circuited,
a. the fuse in the main line will blow.
b. the voltage across the short-circuited branch will measure the full value of applied voltage.
c. all the remaining branches are effectively short-circuited as well.
d. both a and c.
95. Two lightbulbs in parallel with the 120-V power line are rated at 60 W and 100 W, respectively. What is the
equivalent resistance, Req, of the bulbs when they are lit?
a. 144 Ω b. 90 Ω c. 213.3 Ω d. It cannot be determined.

Refer to the figure below for numbers 96 to 104

96. In the figure,

a. R1 and R2 are in series. c. R1 and R4 are in series.
b. R3 and R4 are in series. d. R2 and R4 are in series.
97. In the figure,
a. R2, R3 and VT are in parallel. C. R2, and R3 are in series.
b. R2 and R3 are in parallel. D. R1 and R4 are in parallel.
98. The total resistance, RT, equals
a. 367 Ω b. 450 Ω c. 500 Ω d. 600 Ω
99. The total current, IT, equals
a. 0.55A b. 0.37 mA c. 0.60 A d. 0.44 A
100. How much voltage is across points A and B?
a. 40 V b. 60 V c. 120 V d. 220 V
101. How much is I2 through R2?
a. 0. 1 A b. 0.2 A c. 400 mA d. 250 mA

102. How much is I3 through R3?

a. 0.15 A b. 200 m A c. 300 mA d. 400 mA
103. If R4 shorts, the voltage, VAB
a. increases b. decreases c. stays the same d. increases to 220 V
104. If R2 becomes open,
a. the voltage across points A and B will decrease.
b. the resistors R1, R3, and R4 will be in series.
c. the total resistance, Rt, will decrease.
d. the voltage across points A and B will measure 220 V.
105. What size conductors are to be used for the lighting branch circuits?
a. No. 16 AWG b. No. 8 AWG c. No. 12 AWG d. No. 14 AWG
106. What size conductors are to be used for the appliance branch circuits?
a. No. 10 AWG b. No. 8 AWG c. No. 12 AWG d. No. 14 AWG
107. This is used for gripping, holding, and cutting electrical wires, cables, and even small nails. It is usually used
by linemen in doing heavy tasks.
a. long nose pliers c. combination pliers
b. wire stripper d. side cutting pliers

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108. A box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs or raceways to facilitate in the conductors. It
may also serve to distribute the conductors.
a. junction box b. pull box c. receptacle box d. raceway box

109. In mounting wall convenience receptacles, they are vertically installed

a. between 30 to 45 cm. above the finished floor. c. between 40 to 45 cm. above the finished floorb.
b. between 50 to 75 cm above the finished floor d. between 45 to 50 cm. above the finished floor
110. It refers to the circuit conductors between the circuit overcurrent protective device and the outlets.
a. branch circuit b. overload circuit c. overcurrent circuit d. none of these
111. It is a branch circuit intended to supply outlets for lighting and appliances, including convenience
receptacles. .
a. appliance circuit b. individual circuit c. general purpose branch circuit d. none of these
112. The National Electrical Code requires sufficient circuitry to supply residential load of
a. 30 watts per square meter excluding porches, garages and basements
b. 40 watts per square meter excluding porches, garages and basements
c. 50 watts per square meter excluding porches, garages and basements
d. 20 watts per square meter excluding porches, garages and basements

113. The National Electrical Code requires a minimum of

a. 15 A appliance branch circuit to feed all small appliance outlets in the kitchen, pantry, dining, and family
room
b. 20 A appliance branch circuit to feed all small appliance outlets in the kitchen, pantry, dining, and family
room
c. 30 A appliance branch circuit to feed all small appliance outlets in the kitchen, pantry, dining, and family
room
d. 40 A appliance branch circuit to feed all small appliance outlets in the kitchen, pantry, dining, and family
room
114. GFCI means
a. Good Free Circuit Interference c. Ground Fault Circuit Interference
b. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter d. Ground Fault Circuit Interruption

115. What is the device designed to open a current carrying circuit without injury to itself under abnormal
conditions?
a. Contactor b. Circuit breaker c. Magnetic switch d. Ground relay

116. What type of switch is used to control one lamp from two locations?
a. Toggle switch c. Three-way switch
b. Single switch d. Triplex switch
c.
117. This is an octagonal shaped electrical material where the connections or joints of wires are being done. It is
also where the flush type lamp holder is attached.
a. pull box b. utility box c. junction box d. cutout box

118. These are electrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection and insulation.
a. conduits b. holes c. protective materials d. none of these