Basic Electricity

8045. (Refer to Figure 11.) Find the voltage across the 8-ohm resistor. A—8 volts. B—20.4 volts. C—24 volts.

C—24 volts.

8077. Typical application for zener diodes is as A—full-wave rectifiers. B—half-wave rectifiers. C—voltage regulators.

C—voltage regulators.

8009-1. What is the total capacitance of a circuit con-taining three capacitors in parallel with capacitances of .02 microfarad, .05 microfarad, and .10 microfarad, respectively? A—.170 μF. B—0.125 μF. C—.0125 μF.

A—.170 μF.

8014. What is the total capacitance of a certain circuit containing three capacitors with capacitances of .25 micro-farad, .03 microfarad, and .12 microfarad, respectively? (Note: CT = C1 + C2 + C3) A—.4 μF. B—.04 pF. C—.04 μF.

A—.4 μF.

8085. A lead-acid battery with 12 cells connected in series (no-load voltage = 2.1 volts per cell) furnishes 10 amperes to a load of 2-ohms resistance. The internal resistance of the battery in this instance is A—0.52 ohm. B—2.52 ohms. C—5.0 ohms.

A—0.52 ohm.

8017. A 12-volt electric motor has 1,000 watts input and 1 horsepower output. Maintaining the same efficiency, how much input power will a 24-volt, 1-horsepower electric motor require? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) A—1,000 watts. B—2,000 watts. C—500 watts.

A—1,000 watts.

8078. (Refer to Figure 22.) Which illustration is correct concerning bias application and current (positive charge) flow? A—1. B—2. C—3.

A—1.

8043. A circuit has an applied voltage of 30 volts and a load consisting of a 10-ohm resistor in series with a 20-ohm resistor. What is the voltage drop across the 10-ohm resistor? A—10 volts. B—20 volts. C—30 volts.

A—10 volts.

8074. (Refer to Figure 21.) Which symbol represents a variable resistor? A—2. B—1. C—3.

A—2.

8035. (Refer to Figure 64.) A 24-volt source is required to furnish 48 watts to a parallel circuit consisting of two resis-tors of equal value. What is the value of each resistor? Rt = E^2/P A—24 ohms. B—12 ohms. C—6 ohms.

A—24 ohms.

8045-2. If each cell, connected in series, equals 2 volts, how would a 12-cell lead acid battery be rated? A—24 volts. B—12 volts. C—6 volts.

A—24 volts.

8053. (Refer to Figure 64.) A 48-volt source is required to furnish 192 watts to a parallel circuit consisting of three resistors of equal value. What is the value of each resistor? A—36 ohms. B—4 ohms. C—12 ohms.

A—36 ohms.

8036. Which requires the most electrical power? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) A—A 1/5-horsepower, 24-volt motor which is 75 percent efficient. B—Four 30-watt lamps arranged in a 12-volt parallel circuit. C—A 24-volt anticollision light circuit consisting of two light assemblies which require 3 amperes each during operation.

A—A 1/5-horsepower, 24-volt motor which is 75 percent efficient.

8002-2. Electrostatic fields are also known as A—Dielectric fields. B—Electrostatic fields. C—Static fields.

A—Dielectric fields.

8005. An increase in which of the following factors will cause an increase in the inductive reactance of a circuit? A—Inductance and frequency. B—Resistance and voltage. C—Resistance and capacitive reactance.

A—Inductance and frequency.

8002-1. What is the opposition to the flow of AC produced by a magnetic field with generated back voltage (EMF) called? A—Inductive reactance. B—Capacitive reactance. C—Mutual inductance.

A—Inductive reactance.

8026. (Refer to Figure 7.) If resistor R3 is disconnected at terminal D, what will the ohmmeter read? A—Infinite resistance. B—10 ohms. C—20 ohms.

A—Infinite resistance.

8057. (Refer to Figure 15.) With the landing gear retracted, the red indicator light will not come on if an open occurs in wire A—No. 19. B—No. 7. C—No. 17.

A—No. 19.

8067. (Refer to Figure 18.) When the landing gears are up and the throttles are retarded, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire A—No. 4. B—No. 2. C—No. 9.

A—No. 4.

8070. (Refer to Figure 19.) When the throttles are retarded with only the right gear down, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire A—No. 5. B—No. 13. C—No. 6.

A—No. 5.

8063. (Refer to Figure 16.) When electrical power is applied to the bus, which relays are energized? A—PCC and TCC. B—TCC and TCO. C—PCO and PCC.

A—PCC and TCC.

8048. What happens to the current in a voltage step-up transformer with a ratio of 1 to 4? A—The current is stepped down by a 1 to 4 ratio. B—The current is stepped up by a 1 to 4 ratio. C—The current does not change.

A—The current is stepped down by a 1 to 4 ratio.

8087. Which statement regarding the hydrometer reading of a lead-acid storage battery electrolyte is true? A—The hydrometer reading does not require a tempera-ture correction if the electrolyte temperature is 80°F. B—A specific gravity correction should be added to the hydrometer reading if the electrolyte temperature is below 59°F. C—The hydrometer reading will give a true indication of the capacity of the battery regardless of the electrolyte temperature.

A—The hydrometer reading does not require a tempera-ture correction if the electrolyte temperature is 80°F.

8062. (Refer to Figure 16.) With power to the bus and the fuel selector switched to the right-hand tank, how many relays in the system are operating? A—Three. B—Two. C—Four.

A—Three.

8054. Which is correct concerning a parallel circuit? A—Total resistance will be smaller than the smallest resistor. B—Total resistance will decrease when one of the resistances is removed. C—Total voltage drop is the same as the total resistance.

A—Total resistance will be smaller than the smallest resistor.

8075. In a P-N-P transistor application, the solid state device is turned on when the A—base is negative with respect to the emitter. B—base is positive with respect to the emitter. C—emitter is negative with respect to the base.

A—base is negative with respect to the emitter.

8081. (Refer to Figure 23.) If R2 sticks in the up position, the light will A—be on full bright. B—be very dim. C—not illuminate.

A—be on full bright.

8058. (Refer to Figure 15.) The No. 7 wire is used to A—close the PUSH-TO-TEST circuit. B—open the UP indicator light circuit when the landing gear is retracted. C—close the UP indicator light circuit when the landing gear is retracted.

A—close the PUSH-TO-TEST circuit.

8031. A cabin entry light of 10 watts and a dome light of 20 watts are connected in parallel to a 30-volt source. If the voltage across the 10-watt light is measured, it will be A—equal to the voltage across the 20-watt light. B—half the voltage across the 20-watt light. C—one-third of the input voltage.

A—equal to the voltage across the 20-watt light.

8096-1. The electrolyte of a nickel cadmium battery is highest when the battery is A—in a fully charged condition. B—in a discharged condition. C—under a no-load condition.

A—in a fully charged condition.

8003. The basis for transformer operation in the use of alternating current is mutual A—inductance. B—capacitance. C—reactance.

A—inductance.

8041. Transfer of electric energy from one circuit to another without the aid of electrical connections A—is called induction. B—is called capacitance. C—can cause excessive arcing and heat, and as a result is practical for use only with low voltages/amperages.

A—is called induction.

8006. (Refer to Figure 1.) When different rated capacitors are connected in series in a circuit, the total capacitance is A—less than the capacitance of the lowest rated capacitor. B—greater than the capacitance of the highest rated capacitor. C—equal to the sum of all the capacitances.

A—less than the capacitance of the lowest rated capacitor.

8013. (Refer to Figure 3.) When more than two induc-tors of different inductances are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total inductance is A—less than the inductance of the lowest rated inductor. B—equal to the inductance of the highest rated inductor. C—equal to the sum of the individual inductances.

A—less than the inductance of the lowest rated inductor.

8009-3. Convert farads to picofarads by: A—multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 12 B—multiplying microfarads by 10 to the power of -12 C—multiplying picofarads by 10 to the power of 12

A—multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 12

8009-2. Convert farads to microfarads by A—multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 6 B—multiplying picofarads by 10 to the power of 6 C—multiplying microfarads by 10 to the power of 6

A—multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 6

8094. The presence of any small amount of potassium carbonate deposits on the top of nickel-cadmium battery cells in service is an indication of A—normal operation. B—excessive gassing. C—plate sulfation.

A—normal operation.

8092. The purpose of providing a space underneath the plates in a lead acid batter's cell container is to A—prevent sediment buildup from contacting the plates and causing a short circuit. B—allow for convection of the electrolyte in order to provide for cooling of the plates. C—ensure that the electrolyte quantity ratio to the number of plates and plate area is adequate.

A—prevent sediment buildup from contacting the plates and causing a short circuit.

8102. When a charging current is applied to a nickel cad-mium battery, the cells emit gas A—toward the end of the charging cycle. B—throughout the charging cycle. C—especially if the electrolyte level is high.

A—toward the end of the charging cycle.

8020. The potential difference between two conductors which are insulated from each other is measured in A—volts. B—amperes. C—coulombs.

A—volts.

8096. The electrolyte of a nickel-cadmium battery is the lowest when the battery is A—being charged. B—in a discharged condition. C—under a heavy load condition.

B—in a discharged condition.

8049. (Refer to Figure 13.) Determine the total current flow in the circuit. A—0.2 ampere. B—1.4 amperes. C—0.8 ampere.

B—1.4 amperes.

8084. (Refer to Figure 26.) Which of the logic gate output conditions is correct with respect to the given inputs? A—1. B—2. C—3.

B—2.

8033. .002KV equals A—20 volts. B—2.0 volts. C—.2 volt.

B—2.0 volts.

8038. What is the operating resistance of a 30-watt light bulb designed for a 28-volt system? A—1.07 ohms. B—26 ohms. C—0.93 ohm.

B—26 ohms.

8025. (Refer to Figure 6.) If resistor R5 is disconnected at the junction of R4 and R3 as shown, what will the ohm-meter read? A—2.76 ohms. B—3 ohms. C—12 ohms.

B—3 ohms.

8065. (Refer to Figure 17.) Which of the components is a potentiometer? A—5. B—3. C—11.

B—3.

8034. (Refer to Figure 10.) What is the measured voltage of the series-parallel circuit between terminals A and B? A—1.5 volts. B—3.0 volts. C—4.5 volts.

B—3.0 volts.

8049-1. In a parallel circuit with three 6-ohms resistors across a 12-volt battery, what is the total current (It) value in the circuit? A—2 amps. B—6 amps. C—12 amps.

B—6 amps.

8082. (Refer to Figure 24.) Which statement concerning the depicted logic gate is true? A—Any input being 1 will produce a 0 output. B—Any input being 1 will produce a 1 output. C—All inputs must be 1 to produce a 1 output.

B—Any input being 1 will produce a 1 output.

8032. A 14-ohm resistor is to be installed in a series circuit carrying .05 ampere. How much power will the resistor be required to dissipate? A—At least .70 milliwatt. B—At least 35 milliwatts. C—Less than .035 watt.

B—At least 35 milliwatts.

8099. How can the state-of-charge of a nickel-cadmium battery be determined? A—By measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte. B—By a measured discharge. C—By the level of the electrolyte.

B—By a measured discharge.

8051. Which of these will cause the resistance of a con-ductor to decrease? A—Decrease the length or the cross-sectional area. B—Decrease the length or increase the cross-sectional area. C—Increase the length or decrease the cross-sectional area.

B—Decrease the length or increase the cross-sectional area.

8100. What may result if water is added to a nickel-cad-mium battery when it is not fully charged? A—Excessive electrolyte dilution. B—Excessive spewing is likely to occur during the charging cycle. C—No adverse effects since water may be added anytime.

B—Excessive spewing is likely to occur during the charging cycle.

8047. Which is correct in reference to electrical resis-tance? A—Two electrical devices will have the same combined resistance if they are connected in series as they will have if connected in parallel. B—If one of three bulbs in a parallel lighting circuit is removed, the total resistance of the circuit will become greater. C—An electrical device that has a high resistance will use more power than one with a low resistance with the same applied voltage.

B—If one of three bulbs in a parallel lighting circuit is removed, the total resistance of the circuit will become greater.

8052. Through which material will magnetic lines of force pass the most readily? A—Copper. B—Iron. C—Aluminum.

B—Iron.

8059. (Refer to Figure 15.) When the landing gear is down, the green light will not come on if an open occurs in wire A—No. 7. B—No. 6. C—No. 17.

B—No. 6.

8089. What determines the amount of current which will flow through a battery while it is being charged by a con-stant voltage source? A—The total plate area of the battery. B—The state-of-charge of the battery. C—The ampere-hour capacity of the battery.

B—The state-of-charge of the battery.

8039. Which statement is correct when made in reference to a parallel circuit? A—The current is equal in all portions of the circuit. B—The total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual branches of the circuit. C—The current in amperes can be found by dividing the EMF in volts by the sum of the resistors in ohms.

B—The total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual branches of the circuit.

8095-1. Which of the following best describes the operat-ing principal in a nickel-cadmium battery installed in an aircraft? A—At full charge, the electrolyte will be at its lowest level and should be filled. B—To completely charge a nickel-cadmium battery, some gassing must take place; thus, some water will be used. C—When positive plates slowly give up oxygen, which is regained by the negative plates, the battery is charging.

B—To completely charge a nickel-cadmium battery, some gassing must take place; thus, some water will be used.

8037. What unit is used to express electrical power? A—Volt. B—Watt. C—Ampere.

B—Watt.

8101. In nickel-cadmium batteries, a rise in cell tempera-ture A—causes an increase in internal resistance. B—causes a decrease in internal resistance. C—increases cell voltage.

B—causes a decrease in internal resistance.

8079. Forward biasing of a solid state device will cause the device to A—conduct via zener breakdown. B—conduct. C—turn off.

B—conduct.

8061. (Refer to Figure 16.) The TCO relay will operate if 24-volts DC is applied to the bus and the fuel tank selec-tor is in the A—right-hand tank position. B—crossfeed position. C—left-hand tank position.

B—crossfeed position.

8010. Unless otherwise specified, any values given for current or voltage in an AC circuit are assumed to be A—instantaneous values. B—effective values. C—maximum values.

B—effective values.

8088. A fully charged lead-acid battery will not freeze until extremely low temperatures are reached because A—the acid is in the plates, thereby increasing the specific gravity of the solution. B—most of the acid is in the solution. C—increased internal resistance generates sufficient heat to prevent freezing.

B—most of the acid is in the solution.

8056. A thermal switch, or thermal protector, as used in an electric motor, is designed to A—close the integral fan circuit to allow cooling of the motor. B—open the circuit in order to allow cooling of the motor. C—reroute the circuit to ground.

B—open the circuit in order to allow cooling of the motor.

8068. (Refer to Figure 18.) The control valve switch must be placed in the neutral position when the landing gears are down to A—permit the test circuit to operate. B—prevent the warning horn from sounding when the throttles are closed. C—remove the ground from the green light.

B—prevent the warning horn from sounding when the throttles are closed.

8040. Diodes are used in electrical power supply circuits primarily as A—switches. B—rectifiers. C—relays.

B—rectifiers.

8006-1. Capacitors are sometimes used in DC circuits to A—counteract inductive reactance at specific locations. B—smooth out slight pulsations in current/voltage. C—assist in stepping voltage and current up and/or down.

B—smooth out slight pulsations in current/voltage.

8009. (Refer to Figure 2.) What is the total capacitance of a certain circuit containing three capacitors with capaci-tances of .02 microfarad, .05 microfarad, and .10 micro-farad, respectively? A—.170 μF. B—0.125 pF. C—.0125 μF.

C—.0125 μF.

8042. If three resistors of 3 ohms, 5 ohms, and 22 ohms are connected in series in a 28-volt circuit, how much current will flow through the 3-ohm resistor? A—9.3 amperes. B—1.05 amperes. C—0.93 ampere.

C—0.93 ampere.

8090. Which of the following statements is/are generally true regarding the charging of several aircraft batteries together? 1.Batteries of different voltages (but similar capacities) can be connected in series with each other across the charger, and charged using the constant current method. 2.Batteries of different ampere-hour capacity and same voltage can be connected in parallel with each other across the charger, and charged using the constant voltage method. 3.Batteries of the same voltage and same ampere-hour capacity must be connected in series with each other across the charger, and charged using the constant current method. A—3. B—2 and 3. C—1 and 2.

C—1 and 2.

8024. (Refer to Figure 5.) What is the impedance of an AC-series circuit consisting of an inductor with a reactance of 10 ohms, a capacitor with a reactance of 4 ohms, and a resistor with a resistance of 8 ohms? A—22 ohms. B—5.29 ohms. C—10 ohms.

C—10 ohms.

8027. (Refer to Figure 8.) With an ohmmeter connected into the circuit as shown, what will the ohmmeter read? A—20 ohms. B—Infinite resistance. C—10 ohms.

C—10 ohms.

References8050. (Refer to Figure 14.) The total resistance of the circuit is A—25 ohms. B—35 ohms. C—17 ohms.

C—17 ohms.

8023. (Refer to Figure 4.) How much power is being fur-nished to the circuit? A—575 watts. B—2,875 watts. C—2,645 watts.

C—2,645 watts.

8046. (Refer to Figure 12.) Find the total resistance of the circuit. A—16 ohms. B—2.6 ohms. C—21.2 ohms.

C—21.2 ohms.

8021. A 24-volt source is required to furnish 48 watts to a parallel circuit consisting of four resistors of equal value. What is the voltage drop across each resistor? A—12 volts. B—6 volts. C—24 volts.

C—24 volts.

8045-1. In a parallel circuit with four 6-ohm resistors across a 24-volt battery, what is the total voltage across resistor-three (VR3) in the circuit? A—6 volts. B—18 volts. C—24 volts.

C—24 volts.

8018. How many amperes will a 28-volt generator be required to supply to a circuit containing five lamps in parallel, three of which have a resistance of 6 ohms each and two of which have a resistance of 5 ohms each? A—1.11 amperes. B—1 ampere. C—25.23 amperes.

C—25.23 amperes.

8039-1. Which of the following are commonly used as rectifiers in electrical circuits? 1.Anodes. 2.Cathodes. 3.Diodes. A—3, 1. B—3, 2. C—3.

C—3.

8044. (Refer to Figure 11.) Find the total current flowing in the wire between points C and D. A—6.0 amperes. B—2.4 amperes. C—3.0 amperes.

C—3.0 amperes.

8016. How much power must a 24-volt generator furnish to a system which contains the following loads? Unit........Rating One motor (75 percent efficient)............................1/5 hp Three position lights.................................20 watts each One heating element.............................................5 amp One anticollision light.............................................3 amp (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) A—402 watts. B—385 watts. C—450 watts.

C—450 watts.

8064. (Refer to Figure 16.) Energize the circuit with the fuel tank selector switch selected to the left-hand posi-tion. Using the schematic, identify the switches that will change position. A—5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15. B—3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13. C—5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16.

C—5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16.

8019. A 1-horsepower, 24-volt DC electric motor that is 80 percent efficient requires 932.5 watts. How much power will a 1-horsepower, 12-volt DC electric motor that is 75 percent efficient require? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) A—932.5 watts. B—1,305.5 watts. C—994.6 watts.

C—994.6 watts.

8004-1. What factors strengthen a coil inductor? A—Limiting and separating the coils. B—Adding and separating the coils. C—Adding coils close together.

C—Adding coils close together.

8086. If electrolyte from a lead-acid battery is spilled in the battery compartment, which procedure should be followed? A—Apply boric acid solution to the affected area followed by a water rinse. B—Rinse the affected area thoroughly with clean water. C—Apply sodium bicarbonate solution to the affected area followed by a water rinse.

C—Apply sodium bicarbonate solution to the affected area followed by a water rinse.

8095. What is the likely result of servicing and charging nickel-cadmium and lead acid batteries together in the same service area? A—Lowered amp-hour capacities for both types of batteries. B—Reduced battery service life for both types of batteries. C—Contamination of both types of batteries.

C—Contamination of both types of batteries.

8029-2. What does the letter Q symbolize when measur-ing electrical charge? A—Farad. B—Electron. C—Coulomb.

C—Coulomb.

8037-1. What is the basic unit of electrical quantity? A—Electromotive Force. B—Ampere. C—Coulomb.

C—Coulomb.

8093.Which condition is an indication of improperly torqued cell link connections of a nickel-cadmium battery? A—Light spewing at the cell caps. B—Toxic and corrosive deposits of potassium carbonate crystals. C—Heat or burn marks on the hardware.

C—Heat or burn marks on the hardware.

8069. (Refer to Figure 19.) Under which condition will a ground be provided for the warning horn through both gear switches when the throttles are closed? A—Right gear up and left gear down. B—Both gears up and the control valve out of neutral. C—Left gear up and right gear down.

C—Left gear up and right gear down.

8101-1. Which of the following best describes the con-tributing factors to thermal runaway in a nickel-cadmium battery installed in an aircraft? A—High internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high current discharge/charge rate in a constant potential (voltage) charging system. B—Low internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high voltage discharge/charge rate in a constant current charging system. C—Low internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high current discharge/charge rate in a constant potential (voltage) charging system.

C—Low internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high current discharge/charge rate in a constant potential (voltage) charging system.

8030. Which term means .001 ampere? A—Microampere. B—Kiloampere. C—Milliampere.

C—Milliampere.

8071. (Refer to Figure 19.) When the landing gears are up and the throttles are retarded, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire A—No. 5. B—No. 7. C—No. 6.

C—No. 6.

8020-1. Which effect does not apply to the movement of electrons flowing in a conductor? A—Magnetic energy. B—Thermal energy. C—Static energy.

C—Static energy.

8060. (Refer to Figure 16.) What will be the effect if the PCO relay fails to operate when the left-hand tank is selected? A—The fuel pressure crossfeed valve will not open. B—The fuel tank crossfeed valve open light will illuminate. C—The fuel pressure crossfeed valve open light will not illuminate.

C—The fuel pressure crossfeed valve open light will not illuminate.

8072. When referring to an electrical circuit diagram, what point is considered to be at zero voltage? A—The circuit breaker. B—The switch. C—The ground reference.

C—The ground reference.

8072-1. What is the purpose of the ground symbol used in electrical circuit diagrams? A—To show that there is common bus for connection of the source of electrical energy to the load. B—To show the source of electrical energy for the load. C—To show that there is a return path for the current between the source of electrical energy and the load.

C—To show that there is a return path for the current between the source of electrical energy and the load.

8015. Which requires the most electrical power during operation?(Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) A—A 12-volt motor requiring 8 amperes. B—Four 30-watt lamps in a 12-volt parallel circuit. C—Two lights requiring 3 amperes each in a 24-volt parallel system.

C—Two lights requiring 3 amperes each in a 24-volt parallel system.

8028. (Refer to Figure 9.) How many instruments (volt-meters and ammeters) are installed correctly? A—Three. B—One. C—Two.

C—Two.

8084-1. Which of the following logic gates will provide an active high out only when all inputs are different? A—XNOR. B—NAND. C—XOR.

C—XOR.

8029-1. What will a voltmeter read if properly connected across a closed switch in a circuit with electrical power on? A—Voltage drop in the component(s) the switch is connected to. B—System voltage. C—Zero voltage.

C—Zero voltage.

8001. The working voltage of a capacitor in an AC circuit should be A—equal to the highest applied voltage. B—at least 20 percent greater than the highest applied voltage. C—at least 50 percent greater than the highest applied voltage.

C—at least 50 percent greater than the highest applied voltage.

8076. In an N-P-N transistor application, the solid state device is turned on when the A—emitter is positive with respect to the base. B—base is negative with respect to the emitter. C—base is positive with respect to the emitter.

C—base is positive with respect to the emitter.

8080. (Refer to Figure 23.) If an open occurs at R1, the light A—cannot be turned on. B—will not be affected. C—cannot be turned off.

C—cannot be turned off.

8066. (Refer to Figure 17.) The electrical symbol repre-sented at number 5 is a variable A—inductor. B—resistor. C—capacitor.

C—capacitor.

8091. The method used to rapidly charge a nickel-cadmium battery utilizes A—constant current and constant voltage. B—constant current and varying voltage. C—constant voltage and varying current.

C—constant voltage and varying current.

8097. The end-of-charge voltage of a 19-cell nickel-cad-mium battery, measured while still on charge, A—must be 1.2 to 1.3 volts per cell. B—must be 1.4 volts per cell. C—depends upon its temperature and the method used for charging.

C—depends upon its temperature and the method used for charging.

8098. Nickel-cadmium batteries which are stored for a long period of time will show a low liquid level because A—electrolyte evaporates through the vents. B—of current leakage from individual cells. C—electrolyte becomes absorbed into the plates.

C—electrolyte becomes absorbed into the plates.

8011. When different rated capacitors are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total capacitance is (Note: CT = C1 + C2 + C3 . . .) A—less than the capacitance of the lowest rated capacitor. B—equal to the capacitance of the highest rated capacitor. C—equal to the sum of all the capacitances.

C—equal to the sum of all the capacitances.

8012. When inductors are connected in series in a circuit, the total inductance is (where the magnetic fields of each inductor do not affect the others) (Note: LT = L1 + L2 + L3 . . .) A—less than the inductance of the lowest rated inductor. B—equal to the inductance of the highest rated inductor. C—equal to the sum of the individual inductances.

C—equal to the sum of the individual inductances.

8002. The term that describes the combined resistive forces in an AC circuit is A—resistance. B—reactance. C—impedance.

C—impedance.

8029. The correct way to connect a test voltmeter in a circuit is A—in series with a unit. B—between the source voltage and the load. C—in parallel with a unit.

C—in parallel with a unit.

8004. The opposition offered by a coil to the flow of alternating current is called (disregard resistance) A—impedance. B—reluctance. C—inductive reactance.

C—inductive reactance.

8022. When calculating power in a reactive or inductive AC circuit, the true power is A—more than the apparent power. B—less than the apparent power in a reactive circuit and more than the apparent power in an inductive circuit. C—less than the apparent power.

C—less than the apparent power.

8007. In an AC circuit, the effective voltage is A—equal to the maximum instantaneous voltage. B—greater than the maximum instantaneous voltage. C—less than the maximum instantaneous voltage.

C—less than the maximum instantaneous voltage.

8073. (Refer to Figure 20.) Troubleshooting an open cir-cuit with a voltmeter as shown in this circuit will A—permit current to flow and illuminate the lamp. B—create a low resistance path and the current flow will be greater than normal. C—permit the battery voltage to appear on the voltmeter.

C—permit the battery voltage to appear on the voltmeter.

8008. The amount of electricity a capacitor can store is directly proportional to the A—distance between the plates and inversely proportional to the plate area. B—plate area and is not affected by the distance between the plates. C—plate area and inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.

C—plate area and inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.

8055. The voltage drop in a circuit of known resistance is dependent on A—the voltage of the circuit. B—only the resistance of the conductor and does not change with a change in either voltage or amperage. C—the amperage of the circuit.

C—the amperage of the circuit.

8083. (Refer to Figure 25.) In a functional and operating circuit, the depicted logic gate's output will be 0 A—only when all inputs are 0. B—when all inputs are 1. C—when one or more inputs are 0.

C—when one or more inputs are 0.