Electrical Circuits: Master the Fundamentals of Electrical Systems

Question 1

In a series circuit, the equivalent resistance is:

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Equal to the sum of the resistances of all components

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Lower than the resistance of any individual component

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Higher than the resistance of the component with the highest resistance

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Independent of the resistances of the individual components

Question 2

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law states that:

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The algebraic sum of the voltages around any closed loop in a circuit is zero

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The current flowing through a resistor is proportional to the voltage across it

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The power dissipated by a resistor is proportional to the square of the current flowing through it

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The inductance of a coil is proportional to the number of turns in the coil

Question 3

The Thevenin equivalent of a circuit is:

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A voltage source in series with a resistor

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A current source in parallel with a resistor

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A voltage source in parallel with a capacitor

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A current source in series with an inductor

Question 4

In a parallel circuit, the total current is:

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Equal to the sum of the currents through all branches

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Lower than the current through any individual branch

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Higher than the current through the branch with the highest resistance

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Independent of the currents through the individual branches

Question 5

What is the purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

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To store energy in an electric field

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To oppose the flow of current

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To generate voltage

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To amplify signals

Question 6

Which of the following is the unit of electrical resistance?

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Ohm

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Volt

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Ampere

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Henry

Question 7

The SI unit of electrical potential difference is the:

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Volt

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Ampere

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Ohm

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Watt

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of electrical circuit?

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Open circuit

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Series circuit

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Parallel circuit

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Series-parallel circuit

Question 9

Which circuit component is primarily used to store electrical energy?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 10

According to Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL), at any node in a circuit:

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The sum of incoming currents is equal to the sum of outgoing currents

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The sum of incoming voltages is equal to the sum of outgoing voltages

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The sum of resistances is equal to zero

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The sum of currents is always constant

Question 11

The Thevenin's equivalent circuit of a complex circuit consists of:

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Voltage source with series resistor

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Current source with parallel resistor

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Voltage source with parallel resistor

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Current source with series resistor

Question 12

In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is:

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Equal to the voltage across the entire circuit

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Proportional to the resistance of the branch

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Inversely proportional to the resistance of the branch

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Zero

Question 13

The SI unit of electrical resistance is the:

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Ohm

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Ampere

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Volt

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Watt

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety precaution when working with electrical circuits?

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Touching bare wires to test for a charge

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Using insulated tools

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Avoiding touching live wires

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Working in a well-lit area

Question 15

The primary purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit is to:

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Prevent overcurrent

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Act as a switch

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Store energy

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Regulate voltage

Question 16

Which of the following is not a type of electrical circuit?

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Magnetic circuit

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Series circuit

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Parallel circuit

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Resonant circuit

Question 17

In a series circuit, what is the relationship between the current flowing through each component?

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The current is the same through all components.

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The current is inversely proportional to the resistance of each component.

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The current is directly proportional to the voltage across each component.

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The current is zero through all components.

Question 18

Find the total resistance of a series circuit with three resistors of 20 ohms, 40 ohms, and 60 ohms.

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120 ohms

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20 ohms

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40 ohms

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60 ohms

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of an electrical circuit?

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Transistor

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Battery

Question 20

In a series circuit, the current flowing through each component is identical. Which mathematical equation represents this concept?

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I = I1 = I2

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R = R1 + R2

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V = V1 + V2

Question 21

Calculate the equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in parallel.

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1/(1/R1 + 1/R2)

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R1 + R2

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R1 - R2

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R1/R2

Question 22

Which of Kirchhoff's laws describes the relationship between currents at a junction?

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Current Law

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Ohm's Law

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Voltage Law

Question 23

Calculate the power dissipated in a resistor.

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P = I^2 * R

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P = VI

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P = R / I

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P = V^2 / R

Question 24

Which of the following is a type of capacitor?

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Electrolytic capacitor

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Inductor

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Resistor

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Diode

Question 25

What is the primary function of an inductor in a circuit?

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To store energy in a magnetic field

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To reduce current flow

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To increase voltage

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To block AC signals

Question 26

Describe the Thevenin equivalent of a circuit.

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A voltage source connected in series with a resistor

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A current source connected in series with an inductor

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A current source connected in parallel with a resistor

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A voltage source connected in parallel with a capacitor

Question 27

Which technique is commonly used for analyzing AC circuits?

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Phasor analysis

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Kirchhoff's laws

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Superposition theorem

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Thevenin equivalent theorem

Question 28

In the International System of Units (SI), what is the unit of measurement for electric current?

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Ampere

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Coulomb

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 29

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 30

What is the mathematical formula used to calculate the resistance of a resistor?

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Resistance (R) = Voltage (V) / Current (I)

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Resistance (R) = Voltage (V) * Current (I)

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Resistance (R) = Current (I) - Voltage (V)

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Resistance (R) = Current (I) / Voltage (V)

Question 31

Which of the following is a type of electrical circuit?

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Series circuit

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Hydraulic circuit

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Mechanical circuit

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Pneumatic circuit

Question 32

What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

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To store electrical energy in an electric field

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To generate electrical energy

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To protect electrical components from overvoltage

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To regulate electrical current flow

Question 33

What is the key difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)?

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AC current periodically changes direction, while DC current flows in only one direction.

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AC current has a higher voltage than DC current.

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DC current is used in batteries, while AC current is used in power outlets.

Question 34

What is the main purpose of an electrical transformer?

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To change the voltage of an alternating current electrical signal

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To protect electrical components from overcurrent

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To store electrical energy

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To amplify the current of an electrical signal

Question 35

Which of the following is a crucial safety precaution to consider when working with electrical circuits?

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Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including insulated gloves and safety glasses, to prevent electrical shock or injury.

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Use bare hands to handle electrical wires.

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Ignore electrical warning signs and hazard labels.

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Work on wet surfaces near electrical components.

Question 36

What is the primary function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

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To protect the circuit from damage caused by excessive current flow

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To store electrical energy

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To regulate the voltage of the circuit

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To amplify the current of the circuit

Question 37

In a circuit, which component impedes the flow of electrical current?

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Diode

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Capacitor

Question 38

According to Ohm's law, the current flowing through a conductor is:

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Directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance

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Independent of both voltage and resistance

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Inversely proportional to the voltage and directly proportional to the resistance

Question 39

Kirchhoff's current law states that:

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The total current entering a junction equals the total current leaving the junction

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The power dissipated in a resistor is proportional to the square of the current

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The total voltage across a closed loop is equal to zero

Question 40

Which electrical instrument is used to measure current?

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Ammeter

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Voltmeter

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Wattmeter

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Ohmmeter

Question 41

The standard international unit of electrical resistance is the:

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Ohm

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Volt

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Ampere

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Farad

Question 42

A capacitor is primarily used to:

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Store electrical energy

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Reduce electrical noise

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Restrict the flow of current

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Generate electrical power

Question 43

In an RC circuit, the time constant is determined by:

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The product of resistance and capacitance

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The difference between capacitance and resistance

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The ratio of capacitance to resistance

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The sum of capacitance and resistance

Question 44

Which of the following is **not** considered a fundamental electrical circuit component?

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Diode

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Inductor

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Capacitor

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Resistor

Question 45

What is the SI unit of electric current?

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Ampere

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Farad

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 46

Which of Ohm's Law variations is used to calculate the current flowing through a resistor?

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I = V / R

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P = IV

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R = V / I

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V = IR

Question 47

In a series circuit, what is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

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Voltage = Current × Resistance

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Voltage = Resistance - Current

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Current = Voltage + Resistance

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Voltage = Resistance / Current

Question 48

What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

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Stores electrical energy

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Provides a low-resistance path for AC current

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Blocks the flow of DC current

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Regulates voltage to prevent overcharging

Question 49

Which of the following is a potential hazard associated with electrical circuits?

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Electrical shock

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Mechanical damage

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Chemical exposure

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Radiation exposure

Question 50

What is the primary purpose of using a multimeter in electrical troubleshooting?

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Measuring circuit parameters

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Generating electrical signals

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Calibrating other instruments

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Testing insulation integrity

Question 51

Why is it important to adhere to industry standards when working with electrical circuits?

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Ensures safety, reliability, and consistency

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Simplifies inspection procedures

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Reduces material costs

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Improves aesthetics