Senior weekly quiz electrical 1/14/2022

Which of the following circuits has two or more paths for the current to flow?

• a series circuit

• a parallel circuit

• an open circuit

• a spilt phase circuit

A 12 gauge wire will safely carry MORE __________ than a 16 gauge wire.

• voltage

• amperage

• resistance

• wattage

When replacing a open(blown)fuse,

• one of a higher capacity is acceptable

• one of the same capacity should be used

• one of a lesser capacity is preferred

• a jumper wire can be substituted

When replacing electrical components,

• disconnect the battery ground cable

• disable the ignition system

• use only insulated wrenches

• isolate the alternator to prevent damage

Which of the following solid-state devices can be used in place of a relay

• photo cell

• transistor

• resistor

• LED

When charging a battery

• the battery temperature must not exceed 125 degrees F

• a three minute charge test is sufficient

• a car must be running

• it must be removed from the vehicle

Before testing a charging system, the vehicle must have

• the ignition timing set

• a well-tuned engine

• a fully charged battery

• a low charged battery

A very dim headlight can be caused by

• a bad bulb

• a poor ground connection

• a crack in the lens

• dirt in the headlight

A battery may not accept a 45 amp charge if it is

• fully charged

• cold

• sulfated

• all of the above

Wipers that will not shut off can be caused by

• an open fuse

• a ground armature field winding

• a defective park switch

• the linkage being out of adjustment