Electronic Circuits Concept Quiz1

What electronic component allows current to flow in one direction only?

• Resistor

• LED

• Diode

• Switch

Glass is a good conductor.

• True
• False

Electrons have a positive charge.

• True
• False

The nucleus of an atom contains protons and?

• Electrons
• Neutrons

Current is measured in:

• volts
• amperes
• ohms
• watts

Resistance is measured in:

• volts
• amps
• ohms
• watts

Which of these is NOT a requirement for a simple circuit?

• Voltage
• Load
• Conductor
• Light

A conductor
____________________________

• will not conduct current
• resists current flow
• provides a path for current flow
• provides no path for current flow

What is the name of the following component?

• resistor
• light dependent resistor
• variable resistor
• thermistor

Which circuit will act as a variable potential divider? 

• A
• B
• C
• D