Electronics-Resistance and Power

Electronics-Resistance and Power
21. If a variable resistor's resistance varies in a nonuniform manner as the shaft is moved, it is considered to be:
  • linear
  • defective
  • not wirewound
  • tapered
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22. Power is measured in units of:
  • joules x charge
  • joules/work
  • joules x voltage
  • joules/time
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23. How many basic types of resistors exist?
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
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24. With a complex circuit, a supply source senses:
  • open circuit components
  • when voltages need to be increased
  • only a single resistive connection
  • when complex currents are needed
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25. Which is the most important step utilized when measuring resistors?
  • use the highest possible scale
  • keep test leads short
  • zero the meter before using
  • remove power from the circuit
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26. Components designed to oppose the flow of current are called:
  • insulators
  • conductors
  • resistors
  • heat exchangers
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27. How many amps are used by a 100 watt, 120 volt light bulb?
  • 1.2 amps
  • 12000 amps
  • 830 mA
  • 12 amps
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28. Resistors are identified as to wattage by:
  • size
  • color code
  • types of materials
  • internal construction
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29. What type of resistors have a tolerance rating of 5% or greater?
  • precision
  • SIP
  • general-purpose
  • wirewound
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30. Resistor tolerance is either printed on the component, or is provided by:
  • keyed containers
  • size
  • color code
  • ohmmeter reading
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