B - Electrical Circuits

Question 1

The following symbol is a:

Answer 1

Rheostat.

Question 2

The following symbol is a:

Answer 2

Motor.

Question 3

A break in the normal path of an electric circuit causes an:

Answer 3

Open circuit.

Question 4

The amount of current in a circuit is determined by:

Answer 4

Source voltage and resistance of the circuit.

Question 5

If an open occurs in a circuit, current:

Answer 5

Decreases.

Question 6

As applied voltage increases:

Answer 6

Current increases.

Question 7

Voltage is:

Answer 7

Potential difference.

Question 8

Resistance is:

Answer 8

Determined by circuit construction.

Question 9

Amperage is:

Answer 9

Measurement of curent flow.

Question 10

Resistance of a circuit decreases if a:

Answer 10

Short occurs in a series of parallel circuit.

Question 11

As resistance of a circuit increases:

Answer 11

Current decreases.

Question 12

If a resistor in a circuit is shorted, an ammeter in the circuit would indicate:

Answer 12

More current than normal.

Question 13

In heavy equipment’s electrical system, a resistor could be: A light bulb, a two-way radio, or a starter motor.

Answer 13

Any of the above.

Question 14

Reduced current flow in a series circuit can be caused by:

Answer 14

Corroded terminals on the battery.