Electrical Components: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Electrical Construction

Question 1

A resistor is a passive electrical component that ___.

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Opposes current flow

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Allows current to flow freely

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Stores energy in an electric field

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Induces a magnetic field around it

Question 2

The unit of measurement for capacitance is the ___.

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Farad

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Henry

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Ohm

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Coulomb

Question 3

According to Ohm's law, voltage, current, and resistance are related by the equation ___.

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V = IR

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V = CR

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I = VR

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C = VI

Question 4

The main purpose of a circuit breaker is to ___.

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Protect the circuit from overcurrent

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Control the flow of current

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Store electrical energy

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Filter out unwanted frequencies

Question 5

The symbol for a ground connection is ___.

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[Ground symbol]

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[Neutral symbol]

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[Hot symbol]

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[Load symbol]

Question 6

In a voltage divider circuit, a resistor is used to ___.

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Drop voltage across it

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Increase current flow

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Store energy

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Induce a magnetic field

Question 7

Which component in an electrical circuit opposes the flow of electric current?

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Inductor

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Transformer

Question 8

What is the SI unit used to measure capacitance?

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Farad

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Henry

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Ohm

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Ampere

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of inductor?

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Electrolytic capacitor

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Air-core inductor

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Iron-core inductor

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Ferrite-core inductor

Question 10

What is the primary function of a resistor in a circuit?

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To limit current flow

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To store energy

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To induce an electromagnetic field

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To amplify signals

Question 11

What is the main difference between an air-core inductor and an iron-core inductor?

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Iron-core inductors have higher inductance

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Air-core inductors have lower inductance

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Iron-core inductors are less efficient

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Air-core inductors are used in low-frequency applications

Question 12

What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?

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Ohm

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Volt

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Ampere

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Coulomb

Question 13

Which of the following is the primary function of a capacitor?

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To store electrical charge

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To allow current to flow in only one direction

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To increase the frequency of an AC signal

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To reduce the voltage of an AC signal

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

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To limit current

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To store electrical energy

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To amplify voltage

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To block AC signals

Question 15

What is the main function of a varistor in an electrical circuit?

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To protect circuits from overvoltage transients

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To regulate voltage

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To amplify current

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To store electrical energy

Question 16

Which type of resistor is typically preferred for high-power applications?

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Wirewound resistor

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Carbon composition resistor

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Metal film resistor

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Ceramic resistor

Question 17

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

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To interrupt current flow in case of excessive current

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To regulate voltage

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To store electrical energy

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To amplify current

Question 18

Which of the following is the unit of capacitance?

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Farad

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Henry

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 19

What is the primary function of a resistor in a circuit?

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To control the flow of electric current

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To store electrical energy

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To amplify electrical signals

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To protect against overvoltage

Question 20

Which of the following is a type of inductor?

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Coil

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Capacitor

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Transformer

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Transistor

Question 21

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

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R = V/I

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R = I/V

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R = V*I

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R = I^2/V

Question 22

What is the main difference between an electrolytic capacitor and a ceramic capacitor?

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Electrolytic capacitors are polarized

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Electrolytic capacitors have higher capacitance

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Ceramic capacitors have higher capacitance

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Ceramic capacitors are polarized

Question 23

What is the primary purpose of a schematic diagram in electrical construction?

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To illustrate the electrical connections between components

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To represent the physical layout of components

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To provide instructions for assembling the circuit

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To simulate the behavior of the circuit

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of resistor?

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Capacitor

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Fixed resistor

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Variable resistor

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Photoresistor

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a capacitor?

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To store electrical energy

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To limit current flow

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To amplify signals

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To isolate circuits

Question 26

What is the unit of measurement for capacitance?

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Farad

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Ohm

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Siemens

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Volt

Question 27

Which type of capacitor has a large capacitance and low voltage tolerance?

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Electrolytic capacitor

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Ceramic capacitor

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Film capacitor

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Tantalum capacitor

Question 28

What is the formula for calculating the inductance of a solenoid?

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L = μ₀n²Al

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L = 2πfr²

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L = C/V

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L = R/I

Question 29

Explain the relationship between inductance (L), magnetic flux (Φ), and current (I) in an inductor.

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L is directly proportional to both Φ and I.

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L is inversely proportional to both Φ and I.

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L is not related to Φ or I.

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L is exponentially related to Φ and inversely related to I.

Question 30

The primary function of a resistor in an electrical circuit is to:

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Limit the flow of electric current

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Store energy

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Protect against overcurrent

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Increase the voltage in a circuit

Question 31

A capacitor stores energy in an:

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Electric field

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Magnetic field

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Chemical reaction

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Mechanical movement

Question 32

The unit of measurement for inductance is the:

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Henry

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Farad

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Coulomb

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Ampere

Question 33

In an electrical circuit, the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) is:

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V = I x R

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V = I + R

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V = I - R

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V = R ÷ I

Question 34

In a series circuit, the total resistance is:

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Equal to the sum of the individual resistances

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Less than the sum of the individual resistances

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Greater than the sum of the individual resistances

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Not affected by the individual resistances

Question 35

The primary purpose of an inductor in an electrical circuit is to:

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Store magnetic energy

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Resist the flow of current

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Increase voltage

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Provide insulation

Question 36

Which of the following accurately describes the primary function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

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To restrict the flow of current

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To store electrical charge

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To amplify the voltage

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To shield the circuit from excessive current

Question 37

What is the SI unit of capacitance?

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Farad

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Ohm

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Siemens

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Henry

Question 38

In a series connection of resistors, their:

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Resistances are added together

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Resistances are averaged

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Inductances are added together

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Capacitances are added together

Question 39

What is the ideal resistance value of a conductor?

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Zero

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Infinite

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Equal to the applied voltage

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Equal to the applied current

Question 40

In a parallel circuit arrangement, the current:

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Is the same throughout all branches

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Varies in each branch

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Is equal to the sum of branch currents

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Is equal to the voltage divided by the total resistance

Question 41

In electrical work, safety is paramount. Which action is considered unsafe?

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Working on live circuits

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Using insulated tools

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Wearing protective gear

Question 42

What is the definition of 'charging time' for a capacitor?

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The time needed for a capacitor to reach its maximum charge when connected to a voltage source.

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The time when current flows through the capacitor.

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The time it takes for a capacitor to release its stored charge.

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The time constant of the resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit.

Question 43

In an electrical circuit, what is the primary purpose of a resistor?

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Limits the flow of current

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Stores electrical energy

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Regulates voltage levels

Question 44

Which type of capacitor is commonly employed in power electronics applications?

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Electrolytic capacitor

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Ceramic capacitor

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Film capacitor

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Tantalum capacitor

Question 45

Which property is associated with an inductor?

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Stores energy in a magnetic field

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Provides high resistance to alternating current

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Dissipates power as heat

Question 46

What is the function of a diode in an electrical circuit?

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Allows current flow in one direction only

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Amplifies electrical signals

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Regulates voltage levels

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Stores electrical energy

Question 47

Which component is used to protect electrical circuits from excessive current?

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Fuse

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Inductor

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Resistor

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Capacitor

Question 48

Describe the key difference between an AC and a DC electrical signal.

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AC reverses its direction while DC flows in one direction

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DC is more efficient than AC

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AC has a higher voltage than DC

Question 49

What is the main purpose of a transformer in an electrical system?

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Converts voltage levels

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Isolates circuits

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Regulates current flow

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Stores electrical energy

Question 50

Which of these is a common application for an electrical relay?

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Switching high-power loads

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Regulating voltage levels

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Amplifying electrical signals

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Storing electrical energy

Question 51

What is the primary purpose of a grounding system in an electrical installation?

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Provides a safe path for fault currents

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Improves signal quality

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Reduces power consumption

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Stores electrical energy