Most function generators generate sine waves, rectangular/square waves, and

triangular waves.
Select one:
True

The higher the frequency, theAnswer

longer
a cable looks to the transmitting and receiving circuits.

Dual-trace oscilloscopes have two separateAnswer

vertical
amplifiers and an electronic switching circuit.

The whole idea of virtual instruments is to let the PC and its special software
create the instrument front panel, displays and controls.
Select one:
True

As compared to twisted pair, coax

Select one:
c. is more expensive

m
Most power supplies today use what circuit after the filter?

er as
Select one:

co
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d. regulator

o.
Oscilloscope probes are the test leads used for connecting theAnswer
rs e
vertical
ou urc
input signal to the oscilloscope.

AAnswer
turbine
o

is a machine that converts the motion of a fluid such as water or steam into
aC s

rotational movement.
v i y re

Which of the following is a typical control found on an oscilloscope?

Select one:
d. All of these answers are correct
ed d

TheAnswer
ar stu

ADC
is a circuit that looks at an analog input signal
and generates a binary output proportional to the input voltage.

voltages are usually binary in that they have two discrete values.
sh is

DIGITAL
Th

The most commonly used cable in electrical wiring is called non-metallicAnswer

sheathed
cable.

Which of the following technical requirements do twisted pair and coaxial

cable meet? all correct

A common virtual instrument is the

all correct

What is the type of fuse that can temporarily withstand overloads in current?

c. slow-blow fuse

AAnswer

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 transmission
line is a structure of two conductors used to carry electrical energy from one
place to another.

While digital scopes are found in some labs, most scopes in use today are of the
analog type.
Select one:

False

The wiring in virtually all homes, businesses and industrial electrical systems
is insulated solidAnswer
copper
wire.

Virtual instruments are instruments implemented on a personal computer.

Select one:

m
True

er as
co
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The capacitor-input filter produces a dc output voltage equal to the peak value
of the rectified voltage.

o.
Select one: rs e
True
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True or False: The three phase output from a generator can be connected as the
Wye or delta connections.
Answer:
o

True
aC s
v i y re

A regulator may be as simple as a(n)Answer

zener
diode but in most cases is an integrated circuit designed for the job.
ed d

Which of the following is not considered an alternative energy source?

ar stu

Select one:

b. nuclear

Characteristic impedance is also known as theAnswer

sh is

surge
impedance.
Th

The purpose of the filter in a power supply is to take the DC pulses produced by
the rectifier and smooth them into a constant DC voltage.
Select one:
True

A benefit of using fiber is

all correct

True or False: Natural gas is not as efficient and is not as clean as burning
coal or oil.
Answer:
False

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 The basic rule for determining whether a cable is a transmission line is that
the line must have a length at least _______________ wavelength or more at the
frequency of operation.
Select one:
a. one-tenth

Which of the following is an advantage of a digital scope?

all correct

Which of the following is a type of memory?

all correct

What type meters use an internal microcontroller to monitor voltage and current
used and compute power consumption?

c. smart

m
er as
co
Most power supplies use a slow-blow fuse that can temporarily withstand

eH w
overloads in current.
Select one:

o.
True rs e
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True or False: An energy source is used to generate electric power which is then
distributed to end users.
Answer:
o

True
aC s
v i y re

recorrect
ed d
ar stu

Gain (A) is the ratio of the input to the output.

false
sh is

Large signal amplifiers are usuallyAnswer

.......... microwave//operational
Th

amplifiers.

In some modern power supplies, the DC is internally

generated by an oscillator.
false

A(n)Answer
................sine///radio
wave is a radio signal that can propagate over long
distances if the conditions are correct.

When neither end of a load resistor is grounded, the

load resistor is said to be

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 ..............opena
c. shorted

Most solar electric systems

,.........a. produce AC

c. use inverters

The amount of voltage induced into a generator's coil is minimum when the
maximum number of magnetic
lines of force cut the turns of the coil.
false

Which of the following is a common attenuator type?

............

d. p

m
A circuit that converts DC into AC is the

er as
........... rectifier///inverter

co
eH w
Most power generators use the
delta connection because it provides a voltage step-up of 1.73 over the

o.
generated voltage and provides for a common ground.
rs e
ou urc
False

Power plants get power to the user by transmitting it over long distances u
sing high voltage transmission lines.
o

true
aC s
v i y re

Oscilloscopes have the ability to measure the current level of a signal.

false

generate an output signal that is an enlarged version of the smaller input.

ed d

................ geothermal//feedback
ar stu

In some modern power supplies, the AC is internally generated by a(n)

,,,,,,,,,,,, powersupply//internal
sh is

Which oscilloscope probe can be used only when the added C has little or no
effect?
Th

Select one:....................

b. direct

conductors are used for distribution wires in order to reduce the amount of
weight carried in the conductors.
......................... coax///flexible

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o
aC s
v i y re
ed d
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